CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
LOS ANGELES: LISA PASSERO AT THE GARDENIA
A founding member of the New York comedy group, "The High-Heeled Women," Lisa Passero will perform at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, December 5th & 6th at 9:00 pm. Lisa made her Broadway debut in Franco Zeffirelli's production of Filumena, directed by Laurence Olivier. In addition to multiple outings at The Gardenia in the 80's and 90's and her recent participation in the Gardenia segment of the "Cabaret is Alive and Well in L.A." series, she has appeared in many New York nightclubs - most recently the Metropolitan Room - and has played leading roles in a number of musicals, including the Los Angeles production of Paul Bartel's Eating Raoul (the musical.) Her December Gardenia shows have become a holiday tradition, and those who have caught them in the past have been treated to tours de force performances by this first-rate talent. Call for cover/minimum information.
LOS ANGELES: GREGG MARX AT MAGGIANO'S
Crooner Gregg Marx will perform at MAGGIANO'S AT THE GROVE (189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA - 323-965-9665 - http://ow.ly/FpZao ) on Friday, December 5th with sets from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. He will be joined by Nedra Wheeler on bass, and Maestro John Sawoski at the piano for an evening of classics from The Great American Songbook ... and beyond. Also appearing will be Pat Whiteman. No cover, no minimum.
LOS ANGELES: STEPHANIE SPRUILL'S CHRISTMAS SHOW UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S
Stephanie Spruill returns to UPSTAIRS AT VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905) on Friday, December 5th at 8:00 pm with her annual Christmas show. Stephanie Spruill is an actress, known for her appearances in The Breakfast Club, The Kid and The Tigger Movie. Known as a dynamic, international entertainer, elite vocal coach, artist developer, speaker, author and entrepreneur she is the founder of Spruill House Music, in L.A . For over 25 years, Stephanie has recorded and toured with the industry's biggest artists: from Julio Iglesias (with whom she toured the world for 5 years), Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Billy Idol, Simply Red, Luther Vandross, Talking Heads, to Michael Jackson, Placido Domingo, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Maurice White, Gino Vanelli, Glen Campbell, Olivia Newton-John, Sadau Watanabe, Yazawa, Juan Gabriel, Kenny Wayne-Shepard and Quincy Jones. These are just a few of the artists who have benefited from Stephanie's vocal skills, percussion, cello, and her expertise as a vocal arranger, both on stage and in the recording studio. There is a $25 cover.
SAN FRANCISCO: HOLIDAY MASH-UP! AT SOCIETY CABARET
G.Scott Lacy performs at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday, December 5th at 8:00 pm with an evening of Christmas and Hanukkah favorites. He is joined by special guest, vocalist Lauren Mayer. From the ridiculous to the sublime, Lauren explores holiday traditions in her own special way while Scott will thrill you with his joyful renditions of holiday favorites. Call for cover/minimum information.
SAN FRANCISCO: KIMBERLEY LOCKE AT FEINSTEIN'S
Kimberley Locke kicks off the holiday season at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO(222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) with two special performances, on Thursday & Friday, December 4th & 5th, both shows at 8:00 pm. Locke will perform songs off her acclaimed holiday album, "Christmas," as well as other fan favorites. Kimberley Locke rose to fame as a finalist on Season 2 of "American Idol" and followed that up with a string of hits on the pop and dance singles charts. Now she is exploring the Great American Songbook and singing the music of her idols. From timeless chanteuses (Etta James, Judy Garland and Nina Simone) to contemporary divas (Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle and Donna Summer), Ms. Locke takes audiences on a musical journey through the voices that made her love music. This show is written by David Sexton and features musical director Rick Leonard. Kimberley Locke is the only recording artist to ever score a #1 Christmas song for three consecutive years. Starting her streak in 2005, "Up on the Housetop" made the largest leap into the AC top 5 in the chart's history, jumping from #32 to #5 in just one week. It took the #1 position the following week, where it remained for 4 weeks. The following year, Locke proved that she was only getting started when "Jingle Bells" was the highest charting AC debut of 2006, debuting at #17. Like "Housetop", she was at the top of the chart after only three weeks. Of all the legends who have covered this classic (including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett to name a few), Locke's version is the only one to hit the coveted #1 position. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
