CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR THIS DATE FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END - THURSDAYS
A New Open mic night has begun hosted by Sarah Rice & Craig Pomranz on the Upper West Side! BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END will be held every Thursday night (it started on May 1st) at THE WEST END (955 West End Avenue, NYC - 212-531-4759) from 9:00 to 11:00 pm (signup after 8:30 pm). Matthew Martin Ward will be at the piano. An open mic with multi-award winning hosts Sarah and Craig bring the ultimate New York experience to the Upper West Side with all kinds of talent singing all genres of music -Broadway, Pop, Jazz, Classical, all are welcomed. There will be a drawing at the end of the evening to get to sing another song and get a free cover for the following week. There will also be a group sing of the Tonight Quintette from West Side Story. There is a $7 cover - no minimum.
NYC: UPTOWN EXPRESS: GET LUCKY
Uptown Express, the seven-time MAC award nominated male vocal group, will present a brand new show, 'Get Lucky' at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 pm. Featuring: James Followell, Dan Gross, Sean Conly, Christopher Caswell, Larry Gabbard, Chad Hudson, Brad Parks, and Doug Williford, the show promises the music you've been waiting to hear: The Temptations in the same show as Daft Punk; Hunter Hayes next to Rosemary Clooney; Pharrell Williams and Peggy Lee... and more. Its a chance to get the maximum amount of musical variety allowed by law. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JUNE CALENDAR GIRL WITH JUDY, JUDY, JUDY
Colleen McHugh returns to the Duplex with her most popular, beloved, messy, bizarre, fabulous offering of her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series, "FRIEND OF DOROTHY: THE SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 pm. With Jody Shelton on piano - and vocals - and nerdy trivia, you will hear all your favorites, from Judy's earliest hits to her Carnegie Hall classics plus the ever-popular IMPROV SONG: setting your most exciting Judy memory to music! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SARI SCHORR AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Sari Schorr and her trio will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 pm. Emotions will run deep as Sari Schorr and her all-star trio skillfully lure listeners into their embrace. Sari's voice is distinctive and powerful and at times achingly beautiful. She draws from her roots in jazz and blues and sings with an assertive voice that burns with passion across a richly toned 5-octave range. As a songwriter, Sari delivers her fusion of jazz and blues into a contemporary light as she manages to synthesize the struggles and triumphs of our daily lives into a compelling commentary. The quartet will debut a selection of songs from her upcoming album interwoven with some well-chosen classics. She is joined by singer/songwriter Michael Whalen, Pete Levin on piano and Wilbur Bascomb on Bass. Whalen is a two-time Emmy award-winning television & film composer. In a diverse music career spanning several decades, keyboardist/arranger/composer Pete Levin has performed and recorded with hundreds of Jazz and Pop artists. Wilbur Bascomb is an American bassist who has played on numerous jazz and funk recordings. He has recorded with Galt McDermot, Jeff Beck, James Brown, and B.B. King. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: CAROLE J. BUFFORD IN 'SHADES OF BLUE' METROPOLITAN ROOM
Carole J. Bufford closes her brand new show, Shades of Blue, at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, June 26th at 9:30 pm. Musical Direction is by Ian Herman. A throbbing and thrilling show full of tempestuous blues numbers from their southern roots to their northern heights and culled from material spanning a century, Shades of Blue is filled with blues and songs inspired by the blues made famous by the likes of Bessie Smith, Johnny Cash, The Animals, Amy Winehouse, Dinah Washington, John Legend and more! From sly and sexy comedy numbers to high drama, Carole is a singer/actress who always raises the stakes on everything she sings. Created by Carole J. Bufford & Scott Siegel. Produced by Scott Siegel. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN
"Every Thursday night, as the curtains fall on Broadway, Host Ben Cameron (from Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and his crew of amazingly talented folks welcome a new Broadway star to perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) at 10:30 pm in this fun and zany musical theater variety show. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JOAN RIVERS: LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE!
Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, June 26th at 9:00 pm. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. A full dinner menu and bar are available, and pianist Will Hall plays from the time doors open until Joan takes the stage. Net proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. A full dinner menu and bar are available. Tickets are $45 and should be purchased at http://www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: BROADWAY INTERVIEW SHOW GUESTS: STARS FROM ZANNA DON'T
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Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursdays at 5:00 pm. This week's Special Guest Stars: Anika Larsen (Tony Nominee BEAUTIFUL), Shelley Thomas and Robb Sapp. All from ZANNA DON'T. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org )!
NYC: BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL: 2014 PHONY AWARDS
NYC's original, award-winning improvised musical comedy awards show is back in NYC for 5 shows only. Broadway's Next H!T Musical: 2014 Phony Awards will be presented atSTAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Thursdays at 7:00 pm, May 29th, and June 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It's all improvised and it's all funny. The hilarious Broadway's Next H!T Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, humor, and laughter. The audience votes for its favorite song and watches as the cast turns it into a full-blown improvised musical - complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. BNHM has been seen recently at The Triad, Tribeca Film Festival, and at the New York Musical Theater Festival, among many others. Under the direction of improv veterans Rob Schiffman and Deb Rabbai. There is a $15-$25-$35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Reservations throughhttp://www.SmartTix.com or 212-868-4444.
NYC: MARILYN MAYE RETURNS TO 54 BELOW WITH CARSON SALUTE
Marilyn Maye returns to 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, June 26th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, June 27th & 28th at 8:30 pm. Her newest show at 54 Below will be both a musical salute and a compilation of many of the songs Marilyn performed on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Ms. Maye appeared on The Tonight Show a record 76 times, more than any singer. There is a $40-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: WHITNEY BASHOR MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT
Whitney Bashor performs at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, June 26th at 9:30 pm. Whitney wowed Broadway audiences this season as Marian/Chiara in the new musical The Bridges of Madison County, singing Jason Robert Brown's "Another Life." Now she makes her 54 Below debut with an electric evening of selections ranging from musical theatre to acoustic pop covers. Expect everything from Adam Guettel to Pasek & Paul's Edges, in which Whitney originated one of the lead roles. Musical direction by Jodie Moore. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MAMMA RICE - PRIDE, PRIDE, PRIDE
Mamma Rice is back for Pride Week at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, June 26th at 11:30 pm performing his favorite campy, soulful, inspiring, and party-starting songs by Cher, Janet, Ani, Nina, and more, and telling stories the only way Mamma can, with vocal, video, and go-go boy magic! This month, Stephanie Umoh joins Mamma as the newest Queen, singing a soulful rendition of "It's Raining Men" and a few of her own favorite tunes. Music Direction by Cap21's Marshall Keating. Brooklyn based cabaret artist Xavier "Mamma" Rice has made his mark with the successful late night cabaret series, Mamma Rice N' Friends, at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, where it ran for two consecutive years as BK's #1 musical theatre cabaret night. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ALEXA RAY JOEL AT THE CAFE CARLYLE
Singer, songwriter and pianist Alexa Ray Joel will perform atTHE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) on Tuesday through Saturday, June 24th through 28th at 8:45 pm. Alexa is the daughter and only child of singer-songwriter Billy Joel and first child of model Christie Brinkley. Joel released an EP Sketches (2006) and several singles on independent record labels. She has performed at numerous charity events and New York City fashion events, and in 2010 was chosen to be the spokesmodel for Prell shampoo. There is a $30-$105 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
