CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 17th FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO WITH "CRAZY LOVE" MONTHLY AT THE MET
Marieann Meringolo brings her new show "Crazy Love," toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a monthly series opening on Friday, February 9th and running through December 19th. Remaining Show dates & times are Sunday, August 17th at 7:00 pm; Friday, September 19th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 pm, and a special holiday show "In the Spirit" on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 pm. Singing from the heart, Meringolo covers an eclectic mix of music from Cole Porter to Sara Bareilles, Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Marsha Malamet, and more. In this loveletter to love, Meringolo explores the far reaches of our romantic pursuits, on a road that is as bumpy as it is divine. The show features music director Doyle Newmyer on piano, Boots Maleson on bass, and Brian Woodruff on drums. Eric Michael Gillett is the show's director. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: PUTTIN' ON THE BRITS AT THE BEECHMAN
Amy Wolk and William TN Hall salute British pop music atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, August 17th at 7:00 pm. There will be many special guests from the worlds of Broadway & cabaret. All proceeds benefitBROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
NYC: SUNDAY NIGHT CABARET WITH DOROTHY STONE & ORI DAGAN
Internationally renowned operatic soprano Dorothy Stone joins forces with "Canada's Next Top Crooner" Ori Dagan on Sunday, August 17th at 9:30 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). In this cabaret, entitled, "Ga Ga for Gershwini" the two deliver some of the greatest songs of the 20th century in a variety of styles. Based in New York City, Dorothy Stone has taught and performed in opera, operetta, musical theatre and recitals throughout the United States, Europe and South America. In demand as both active performer and master teacher, she combines her unique and holistic style of teaching with a broad knowledge of vocal repertoire, encompassing a large variety of musical styles. Voted Toronto's "Best Male Vocalist" in the Now Magazine's Reader's Poll, Ori Dagan was also named "Canada's Next Top Crooner" by CBC Radio 1. He was initially inspired to sing by Ella Fitzgerald's genius scat solos and spent nearly a decade studying jazz formally before releasing his debut album, "S'Cat Got My Tongue," which garnered critical acclaim for the singer's sense of musical adventure. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SHANGELA: STRAIGHT OUTTA PARIS AT THE BEECHMAN
D.J. Pierce, the force of nature also known as Shangela returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday & Saturday, August 15th & 16th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, August 17th at 9:30 pm with an all-new show. Straight Outta Paris, Loud Country & Outta Control! You can catch the hilarious one-woman show packed with songs, dance and laughter all weekend. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: MY SIMPLE SONG: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DY'ARI
My Simple Song: An Intimate Evening with Dy'Ari will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, August 17th at 6:30 pm. The show is a evening of Inspired musical classics and original music performed by Dy'Ari and a few Special Guests. This will be a night filled with memorable stories and enchantment, as well as serve as a celebration as Damien prepares to travel to Rome As Mr Gay USA and compete for the title of Mr Gay World. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BENEFIT EVENT ON BEHALF OF MARIO GODIVA
Performers from San Diego to NYC andTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, August 17th at 9:30 pm come together for a benefit concert to support world-renowned fitness instructor, mentor, and friend Mario Godiva as he battles cancer and strives to create a new product that will help people across the country be fit and happy. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE NYC CABARET FESTIVAL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) inaugurates a brand new festival saluting some of the finest talents in the NYC cabaret community. This August, join more than seventy uniquely gifted entertainers, among the most highly regarded in the city, to celebrate work ranging from original compositions to treasured standards by the greats & absolutely everything in between. The NYC Cabaret Festival shines a bright spotlight on this most unique craft, & propels it into the future! There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum for each show.
Guests for Sunday, August 17th at 7:00 pm: Anastasia Barzee, Bobby Belfry, Scott Coulter, Kevin Dozier, Barbara Fasano & Eric Comstock, Eric Michael Gillett, Liz McCartney, Christiane Noll, Miles Phillips, Lee Roy Reams, The Skivvies and Sally Wilfert.
Guests forSunday, August 17th 9:30 pm : Sarah Dash, Teresa Genecco, Colleen McHugh, Sidney Myer, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi, Shaynee Rainbolt, Gabrielle Stravelli, Stacy Sullivan, Donna Vivino, Jessica Vosk and Lennie Watts.
NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: NINTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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). On Sunday, August 17th, SALON will be celebrating their NINTH ANNIVERSARY! Co-Hosts are Etceterettes. 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.
RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW":
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. Summer Programming began in July and continues through August. This summer's programming will be VERY different than any other summer in their 36 years. Never before has the playlist been so flexible. It will be a completely relaxed Free-Form format, allowing you to enjoy more music. Friends will drop by with their records to share with, and David wants your requests. For more information, seehttp://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives athttp://www.archive.wbai.org/ .copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
