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Sunday, May 18, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 
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NYC: DESTINATIONS & DETOURS WITH TERESA FISCHER
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
Spotlight On Productions brings Teresa Fischer aka "Lady T" and her wonderfully upbeat and lively new musical hour 'Destinations & Detours' to Manhattan's SOPHIE'S ON BROADWAY (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2323) on Sunday, May 18th at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 pm. Traveling some interesting musical highways and byways, "Lady T" takes us on this journey with an earnest and humorous look at the human condition using an eclectic range of songs in a variety of styles. The evening includes songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Gold, Nanci Griffith, Randy Newman, Shel Silverstein and others. Cabaret veteran Paul Chamlin is the musical director and one-man band for this fun evening that features special musical arrangements by Paul Chamlin and Andrew David Sotomayor. Frank Calo, Artistic Director of Spotlight On Productions, directs. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink (or food item) minimum.
$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.Tickets at http://ladyt.brownpapertickets.com
NYC: JOANNE TATHAM REPRISES "SOUNDTRACK NEW YORK"
The L.A.-based jazz vocalist Joanne Tatham reprises her acclaimed Cafe Carlyle show "Soundtrack New York" atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday May 18th at 9:30 pm and Sunday June 1st at 7:00 pm. The show is a fast-paced guided tour of songs from films shot on the streets of Manhattan. "Soundtrack New York" features a veritable skyline of songs from such films as "West Side Story," "Tootsie," "Rosemary's Baby," "Breakfast at Tiffany's" "Funny Girl," "Midnight Cowboy," and "New York, New York." Musical directors are Tedd Firth (May 13th & June 1st; Mike Renzi (May 17th); and Billy Stritch (May 18th). Also joining her on stage will be Steve Doyle on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, and Peter Grant on drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: OLEG FRISH: BY SPECIAL REQUEST!
Oleg Frish returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. He is backed by the Isaac ben Ayala Jazz Quartet. A charmingly quirky Radio and TV personality, Oleg is also known as a Human Jukebox of the Great American Songbook performing the standards in 11 different languages! The host of "The Standard Time With Oleg Frish" on WNYM-970AM on Saturdays at 5pm and "The FridayNight Talk Show on RTVI", featuring celebrities and legends, Oleg proves that he is indeed the Merv Griffin of Russian American entertainment. Currently Oleg is working on his new CD release - "Oleg and His American idols"- a set of duets with the legendary singers like Connie Francis, B.J.Thomas, Melissa Manchester, Buddy Greco, Bobby Rydell, Peggy March, Tony Orlando, Lou Christie and others.. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: AWARD WINNING INTERNATIONAL POP VOCALIST AND PIANIST ELENA NUZMAN AT THE DUPLEX
Elena Nuzman will play the piano and sing tunes from her albums "I Believe in You," and "My Piano and I" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm, In the second segment, she will perform hits from legendary performers like Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand. This will be an iconic night produced by an internationally recognized pop vocalist. Elena is an extremely talented pop singer who has performed for years in Europe and the international community. In 2014, Elena will be performing on stage in New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and throughout the United States. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CABARET CARES/HELP IS ON THE WAY TODAY HONORS JULIE WILSON AND SIDNEY MYER
Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way Today will hold its annual fundraising gala (cocktails, auction, dinner, show) on Sunday, May 18th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909), featuring a live show with many of New York's favorite performers. The evening will be hosted by actor/singer Tom Gamblin. Two Lifetime Achievement Awards will honor Mr. Sidney Myer, hilarious actor/singer and long time manager of the cabarets at Don't Tell Mama, and the beloved cabaret star, Ms. Julie Wilson. Arsenio Amadis will receive this year's Spirit Award. Mr. Amadis is 2013 Mr. Eagle Leather and Founder of Leather Cares. Scheduled to perform are Quinn M Bass, Frank Dain, Bob Diamond, Suzanne Dressler, Samara Ehrlich, Barbara Fasano & Eric Comstock, Eric Michael Gillett, Peggy Herman, Tanya Holt, Beau Howard, Robert Ima, Jillian Laurain, Valerie Lemon, Rosemary Loar, Sue Matsuki, Liz McKendry, Doreen Montalvo, Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, Jason Morris, Gretchen Reinhagen, Ricky Ritzel, Nesha Ward, Lennie Watts, and Susan Winter. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Help Is On The Way Today assists children and youth living with HIV and AIDS. Tickets are $125, which includes cocktails, dinner, wine, an auction and a show and are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "GENDER BENDER"
SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas continues at ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sundays from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for Sunday evening May 18th is "Gender Bender." Co-Host will be Sharon Hunter. In the Salon Spotlight: Marnie Klar. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. NOTE: NO SALON May 25th through June 29th.
NYC: THE SOUND OF THEIR MUSIC: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN
"The Sound of Their Music: Rodgers & Hammerstein" will be presented at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. 54 Below salutes the two men who paved the way for modern musical theater with hit after hit, including The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Carousel, Oklahoma!, The King & I and Flower Drum Song, among others. Not only are tunes such as "Hello, Young Lovers," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair," "If I Loved You" and "Edelweiss" part of the lexicon of popular music, the indelible stamp they left on Broadway redefined the American musical. Each month, 54 BELOW will present four of Broadway's most intriguing voices singing their favorite R&H tunes, with musical direction by the extraordinary Andy Einhorn•(Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella). The performers on May 18th are Dee Hoty•(The Will Rogers Follies), Julia Murney (Wicked), T. Oliver Reid (After Midnight), and Michael Winther (Mamma Mia).•There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SUSIE MOSHER IN THE GREAT DAISY THEORY
The hilarious Susie Mosher (Hairspray, NEWSical) returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, May 18th at 9:30 pm to perform her critically acclaimed solo show! The Great Daisy Theory is a high energy musical memoir about Mosher growing up in suburban California, bouncing between divorced parents. Bearing witness to her mother's alcoholism and her father's immersion in the hippie movement, she finds her escape in musical theater, and dreams of life upon the Broadway stage. With music ranging from James Taylor to Coldplay, Camelot to Jesus Christ Superstar, Mosher tells her personal tale with rare candor, highlighted by her off-the-wall humor and heartfelt emotion. Directed by Matt Lenz (Hairspray, Catch Me If You Can, Pageant) with musical direction by John Boswell. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH RETURN TO BEMELMANS BAR
Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch return toBEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE(35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) with their evening of swinging standards running every Sunday in April and May, from 9:00 pm to midnight. The two performers, who have performed extensively on their own, gained national exposure together as the host and musical director of the wildly popular open mic, Cast Party, which celebrates talent every Monday at Birdland in NYC, and tours nationally. During their 2013 debut runs at Bemelmans, the duo received critical acclaim, and made news when showbiz heavy-hitters like Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein joined them in impromptu performances. In their upcoming Carlyle run, Caruso and Stritch will be joined by bassist Steve Doyle. There is a $15-$25 cover.

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