CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 18th FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: BARRET IS BACK ON RESTAURANT ROW
Chris Barrett returns to LA RIVISTA RISTORANTE (313 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-366-4603) on Monday, May 19th, where he will be at the piano Mondays through Wednesdays. There are two shows nightly, a dinner show at 8:00 and a supper show at 10:00 pm. Chris Barrett's performances are in the tradition of the great late-night boites of a fondly remembered era, when the likes of Hugh Shannon, Bobby Short, and Buddy Barnes manned the keyboard. There is no cover charge.
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NYC: BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END - NOW ON MONDAYS!!
The Open mic night hosted by Sarah Rice & Craig Pomranz on Thursdays on the Upper West Side has changed it's shownight! BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END will now be held every MONDAY night,at THE WEST END(955 West End Avenue, NYC - 212-531-4759) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (signup after 6:30 pm). 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 is a $7 cover - no minimum.
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NYC: "METROSTAR" PICKS TOP 5 FOR FINALS TWO SHOWS
Five finalists were selected to move on to the two-week finals of the 7th annual MetroStar Talent Challenge on Mondays, August 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ). The five finalists are Joanna Morton Gary, Lindsey Holloway, Leah Jennings, David LaMarr and Kristoffer Lowe. The Top 5 are the last singers remaining from an initial pool of 48 when the 8-week competition began on July 7th. The competition offers a prize package including a fully produced Met Room major engagement and multi-track recording of the live show. During the next two weeks the finalists will perform a mini set including patter, and will be asked to redo one of the eight songs they've performed so far, incorporating jury feedback. The competition's permanent judges include Roy Sander (the chairman), Gretchen Reinhagen, and Joseph Macchia. Eric Michael Gillett is the contest's resident mentor, offering pointers to the performers to help them "up" their games. Tom Gamblin, returning for his fourth season, is the contest's host. MetroStar's resident music director is Tracy Stark. Visiting celebrity jurists on the 18th will be Will Friedwald, Robert Windeler, Amy Beth Williams, Bill Boggs and Marissa Mulder. For the finale, visiting judges will be Marieann Meringolo, Steve Ross, Carole Bufford and Stephen Sorokoff. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE CRUISING MONOLOGUES - JOSE BATISTA-AYALA
Jose Batista-Ayala brings his show 'The Cruising Monologues' to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Monday, August 18th at 6:30 pm. "The Cruising Monologues" explores the topic of, well, "cruising". Cruising or cruising for sex, is walking or driving about a locality in search of a sex partner, usually of the anonymous, casual, one-time variety. There is a $17 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BEN PLATT AT 54 BELOW
Ben Platt will perform at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, August 18th at 7:00 pm and Monday, August 25th at 9:30 pm. Platt had the "Magic" in him onscreen as Benji Applebaum in Universal's smash hit Pitch Perfect, and he's currently starring on Broadway as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon. Now, to celebrate finally making the move to NYC, Ben Platt comes to 54 Below to sing some of his favorites and share tales of Mormons, his fellow aca-people, and of course, his family of singing Jews. Expect everything from soul, to Pop and R&B to musical theatre and some special guests! There is a $40-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ANDREW KOBER WITH KOBERET 2014
Broadway's Andrew Kober (Les Miserables, Hair) will present 'Koberet 2014' at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, August 18th at 9:30 pm. Kober muses on coming out, going in, gaining weight and getting thin. Previously seen at Joe's Pub, Poisson Rouge, and NYMF, Koberet returns to the New York stage for one night only. Koberet 2014 may be even more exciting than the original phenomenon that took the Midwest by storm 12 years ago. It is the story of the life of Andrew Kober (thus far) set to original music by some of NYC's hottest young composers, as well as covers of classics by the likes of Billy Joel and Otis Redding. This latest incarnation will include many of the embarrassing and heart-warming tales from Andrew's childhood that audiences have come to know and love, as well as brand new material and musical moments. The evening features music direction by Matt Hinkley (Violet, First Date, Godspell), and is produced by Erica Rotstein. In keeping with Koberet tradition, Andrew will leave one song selection up to his fans. Tweet your song suggestions at @andrewkober, and he'll narrow them down to a few choices for a vote. The winning song will be revealed live, and will be performed by some of Broadway's biggest names (who will sing backup to Andrew, of course). There is a $25-$35 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
