CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: SANDY & RICHARD RICCARDI RETURN TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Currently touring the East Coast, Sandy and Richard Riccardi, with over 3.6 million hits on YouTube, will present their ever-changing, all original, all-comedy cabaret show "An Evening with Sandy and Richard Riccardi" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 9:30 pm. The Riccardi duo dishes up musical satire of everything from marital "bliss" to dietary restrictions to political scandal. Their unique juxtaposition of techno-socio-relevant lyrics and jazz piano arrangements will charm your socks off. If that doesn't, then the menopausal strip tease will. Directed by Paul Gilger. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: AMY BETH WILLIAMS IN CRAZY TO LOVE YOU
Amy Beth Williams will bring her show Crazy To Love You to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, June 13th; and Friday, June 20th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Daryl Kojak serves as musical director, and the show is directed by Tanya Moberly. A graduate of Cornell University with an MFA in acting and a BFA from SUNY Binghamton in theater, she has performed in regional theater and Off-Off Broadway. Now cabaret is what she loves to do and, after being a runner up in the MetroStar Talent Challenge at the Metropolitan Room in 2010, she has performed her show Once in Love With Amy at the Metropolitan Room with her musical director and pianist, Daryl Kojak. No stranger to cabaret, in years past Amy has appeared at Don't Tell Mama, 55 Grove, Eighty Eights, and Danny's and was a participant in the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention. Amy Beth is honored to be the recipient of the 2012 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist and was the 2014 MAC-Hanson Award Recipient. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: THE DANA LORGE VARIETY SHOW RETURNS
The Dana Lorge Variety Show returns toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. Dana is joined by Barry Levitt on piano and Jon Burr on bass. Her guests include opera singer/ actress/ cabaret performer Risa Finkel; Songwriter Tom Toce; Singer/Songwriter Sari Schorr and multi-award winning vocalist Sue Matsuki. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH
Former child star, outspoken activist, and TV Land Award winner Alison Arngrim continues to tour the world with her critically acclaimed CONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH. She will present the show at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 7:30 pm. Best known as acid-tongued, pre-Midol meanie Nellie Oleson from "Little House on the Prairie", Alison Arngrim presents an uproarious evening of storytelling, stand-up, and multi media about life as everyone's favorite toxic pre-teen brat, complete with petticoats and ringlets. Never afraid to dish the dirt on TV land, she let all the secrets loose of "Little House on the Prairie", Hollywood and much. Recalling her life and career as bitchy Nellie Oleson, Arngrim startles audiences internationally with off-color jokes about child stars and TV icons of the 1970's and 80s including Marie Osmond, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Grizzly Adams, RuPaul, Phyllis Diller, Bette Midler and more. There is a $22 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE / BROADWAY / HOLLYWOOD
Dallas DuBois and her merry band of drag stars put a bawdy twist on some of your favorite pop culture icons in a series of cult hit pop culture revues whicj run on alternate Fridays at 10:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). The group presents the Magic Kindom themed DISTORTED DIZNEE, the Great White Way tribute DISTORTED BROADWAY and the new Silver Screen inspired DISTORTED HOLLYWOOD. This trio of Las Vegas-style drag extravaganzas feature drag stars Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling, Dallas DuBois and more. For the holidays, they will present DISTORTED KRISTMESS, all of your holiday favorites are run past a dirty funhouse mirror. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets available at 212-352-3101 or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/495
NYC: THE Q MONTHLY WITH JOSEPH JOHN
Joseph John's Late Night Talk Show returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, June 13th at 11:30 pm. Joseph Macchia returns to late night cabaret with 5 of his fabulous friends in a new late night talk/variety show called The Q. They will be talking about current events, table talk gossip, sex and more, and hosting some fabulous performers. Each month they will present a topic as well, and you never know where the conversation will go. Joining Joseph will be entertainer Aaron Lee Battle, Broadway Performer Bret Shuford, Performer/Yoga Instructor Jason Morris, Mr Leather 2013/LGBT Leader Arsenio Amadis, and Broadway Performer Stacey Todd Holt. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: AN EVENING WITH DANNY KAYE WITH BRIAN CHILDERS
Brian Childers performed in numerous incarnations of the story of Danny Kaye in "Danny and Sylvia: A Musical Love Story," (which garnered him the Helen Hayes Award for Best Actor in a Musical), "The Kid From Brooklyn," in both Los Angeles and Chicago and "Danny and Sylvia" Off-Broadway in New York City, Brian took some time away from channeling Mr. Kaye until, once again, he was asked to bring the music and some story of Danny Kaye to Washington DC. The one man show, "An Evening with Danny Kaye" was born and was received with Critical Acclaim. Now the show moves to STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, June 13th at 7:00 pm. With tenderness and great affection, Brian pays this tribute to one of Broadway and Hollywood's greatest showmen. He becomes Danny Kaye in a way that lets a new generation discover - and an older generation re-visit a unique performer. He delivers both the performance persona of that unique comic/ crooner/ clown/ character and his off-stage charm, creating a touching portrait of a real person while channeling rather than merely impersonating an inimitable performance style. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: GROOVALAYA AT STAGE 72
GROOVALAYA, a NYC based electric swing and roots music band, which pioneered the Swing revival of the early '90s, will perform at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, June 13th at 9:00 pm. The Band performs a variety of original songs and covers. The band members are Geoffrey Castle on Electric violin and vocals; Fausto Bozza, guitar and vocals; Jeff "Houndog" Schiller on Tenor Sax and vocals; Adam Pincus, bass and vocals; and Art Lillard on drums. Wailing cats all, and Geoff and Jeff make up the most eclectic swinging "horn section" you'll ever see. This reunion is of the original lineup, listed above. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: EMILY BERGL WITH 'TIL I GET IT RIGHT' AT 54 BELOW
Emily Bergl, best known for her roles on TV shows such as Desperate Housewives and Southland, will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 pm; and Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm. Emily burst onto the cabaret scene in 2011, garnering raves from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Since then, she has performed in leading venues throughout NYC and across the country. Her third show, Til I Get It Right, exposes the lengths we go to in our search for love and what we do when we don't find it, or even more frightening, when we do. In her signature nouveau cabaret style, Bergl uses the past to illuminate the present, blending together Irving Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman & even Noel Coward with Britney Spears. You'll be treated not only to an evening of diverse songs, but a full cast of characters all personified by this veteran Broadway actress.There is a $30-$45 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LESLI MARGHERITA WITH ALL HAIL THE QUEEN
An evening of sheer entertainment, All Hail The Queen, will be presented at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, June 13th & 14th at 11:00 pm. The show is totally more than a cabaret. It's a Vegas-style nightclub act. Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Zorro) takes the reigns from the likes of Bette Midler and Liza Minnelli. Commanding the room with sass and bawdiness - plus some self-deprecating humor for good measure - Miss Margherita sings and struts her way through the 70 minute set which includes twists on old songs and new favorites (courtesy of MD-Arranger Brett Ryback). With hilarious storytelling and showstopping numbers, the evening offers something for everyone. There will be feathers. There will be sparkles. And you better believe there will be worshipping. All Hail The Queen! All Hail The Queen, written & conceived by Margherita, will be directed by Lauren Bass with Musical Direction & Arrangements by Brett Ryback (Murder for Two) and produced by Jordan Bass & Lauren Bass. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MELISSA MANCHESTER AT THE CARLYLE
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