CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 9/14/14

Saturday, September 20, 2014

MAJOR TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS IN MANHATTAN THIS WEEK

MAJOR TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS IN MANHATTAN THIS WEEK

Notification issued 9/20/14 at 12:00 PM. Expect major traffic disruptions and street closures in Manhattan from Sunday, 9/21 to Saturday, 9/27 due to activities relating to the 2014 United Nations General Assembly. Use of public transportation during this period is highly encouraged. For more details, please see the attached press release or visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/pr/prindex_en_0.shtml

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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!

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

PALM SPRINGS: CHARLES BUSCH AT THE COPA

Charles Busch will perform at THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021 ) on Friday & Saturday, September 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm. Charles Busch is the author and star of such plays as The Divine Sister, The Lady in Question, Red Scare on Sunset and Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, which ran five years and is one of the longest running plays in Off-Broadway history. His play The Tale of the Allergist's Wife ran for 777 performances on Broadway and won Mr. Busch the Outer Circle Critics John Gassner Award and received a Tony nomination for Best Play. He wrote and starred in the film versions of his plays, Psycho Beach Party and Die Mommie Die, the latter of which won him the Best Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival. In 2003, Mr. Busch received a special Drama Desk Award for career achievement as both performer and playwright. Mr. Busch made his directorial debut with the film A Very Serious Person, which premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival, where it won an honorable mention. He is also the subject of the documentary film The Lady in Question is Charles Busch. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE: THE SONGS OF LOVE AT THE GARDENIA

Tucson based jazz and blues singer Katherine Byrnes and LA based baritone Jerry Hill present Past, Present & Future: The Songs Of Love, at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, September 19th & 20th at 9:00 pm. They are accompanied by John Randall as music director. An award-winning vocalist based in Tucson, Katherine Byrnes has toured the world as a featured soloist with the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble and with the Billboard-topping Amos Lee Band. In Tucson, she has worked with Linda Ronstadt, Jeffrey Haskell, and beloved indie rockers Calexico, but she recently made her L.A. debut with her band, Sweet Ghosts. Jerry Hill's background is in musical theater, having played "Tommy" in Brigadoon and roles in other musicals. He is an alumnus of Yale's Cabaret Conference. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

SAN FRANCISCO: BARRY LLOYD WITH "NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON!" THE SONGS OF MURRAY GRAND.

Barry Lloyd will present "Not a Moment Too Soon!" the Songs of Murray Grand at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787 ) on Friday & Saturday, September 19th & 20th at 8:00 pm. The songs of Murray Grand run the gamut from hilarious and irreverent to solemn and sublime. In addition to contributing material to such landmark revues as NEW FACES of '52, '56 and '68, and Julius Monk's FOUR BELOW, Mr. Grand also composed special night club act material for such artists as Alice Ghostley, Phyllis Diller, Dody Goodman, Joanne Worley, Beatrice Lillie, Hermione Gingold and Paul Lynde. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: MACY GRAY ON 'THE WAY" TOUR AT YOSHI'S

Macy Gray, a multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, actress and mother of three teenagers, will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, September 20th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Macy has been overturning fan expectation and industry formula since the beginning of her musical career in 2000 with her critically acclaimed debut album 'On How Life Is'. A truly gifted songwriter and brilliantly unique vocalist, Macy first entered the international musical arena with her hit single 'I Try' and soon became an instant global superstar. With a colorful career that includes multiple Grammy, Billboard, MTV and BRIT Awards, and record sales of over 25 million worldwide, the integrity and innovation of Macy Gray's artistry has allowed her to forge her own path to success and win fans and critics from all around the world. Her music transcends genres, from experimental soul and alternative rock, to retro-disco and hip-hop. There is a $49-$75 cover.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

CHICAGO: IT'S GOOD TO BE GRIMM: SINGING ALL THE FEELINGS

Sophie Grimm takes the stage at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, September 20th at 9:00 pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7:00 pm to present her show 'It's Good To Be Grimm: Singing All The Feelings'. Orland Sophie Grimm is a Chicago-based actress and vocalist whose true pleasure is to perform, write, & create for audiences around the country, bringing originality to every style of art she embraces. Musical director is Beckie Menzie. Directed by Marianne Murphy Orland. Sophie will help you enjoy all the feelings you push away every day, exploring showtunes, standards, and new works through the eyes of someone who feels that IT'S GOOD TO BE GRIMM. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NEW HOPE: KAREN AKERS "TIME FLIES" AT THE RRAZZ

Karen Akers, one of America's most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars, will bring her show "Time Flies" to THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) on Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 pm. Don Rebic is her Musical Director. Karen has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the former Soviet Union. She has appeared in many prestigious venues worldwide from Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, New York's Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and San Francisco's RRazz Room. Her career also includes three performances at the White House. Call for cover/minimum information.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA: CABARET AT THE SQUARE HAS GRAND OPENING

There is a new Cabaret in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a small southern town approximately 50 miles from Washington, DC and 50 miles from Richmond VA. It is called THE CABARET AT THE SQUARE (525 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA - 540-373-9601). The Grand Opening is on Saturday, September 20th, featuring the Satin Doll Trio +1 who will perform Jazz, Swing, and Latin dance music on stage overlooking the Cabaret's hardwood dance floor. Diane Marino, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden are already booked for future dates. Dinner is served at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:00 pm. Show only cover is $20.

WASHINGTON, DC: JANE MONHEIT WITH "HELLO BLUEBIRD: THE JAZZ OF JUDY GARLAND"

An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs has made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, Jane Monheit will appear at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, September 18th through 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her first album, Never Never Land, was voted top debut recording by the Jazz Journalist's Association and stayed on the Billboard jazz chart for over a year. Subsequent albums either charted high, or in several cases, debuted at number one, and yielded two Grammy nominations in the Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals category, recognizing the work of Vince Mendoza on In The Sun and Taking A Chance On Love. Her latest project is Hello Bluebird the Jazz of Judy Garland. Call for cover/minimum information.

BETHESDA, MD: THE EVE OF JACKIE: A TRIBUTE TO JACKIE WILSON

The Eve of Jackie: A Tribute to Jackie Wilson will be performed by Chester Gregory at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, September 20th at 8:30 pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7:00 pm. The Eve of Jackie is a closer look at Jackie Wilson, live in concert, on an evening when he feels compelled to reveal his true feelings. This particular evening, he shares his thoughts on his accomplishments and struggles in his personal life and career in show business. He is unaware that it will be his final complete performance, as it is the evening before his inevitable collapse on stage the following day. There is a $17.50 to 37.50 cover.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NEW ENGLAND: JAN PETERS & RICHIE TRAVERS AT CLUB CAFE

Jan Peters & Richie Travers will appear on Saturday, September 20th at THE NAPOLIAN ROOM AT CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Club Cafe has an exciting new menu and an open mic. too. Jan's work draws from an extensive repertoire of popular Broadway and standard songs as well as material from promising new songwriters. In addition to her cabaret work, Jan performs throughout the country accompanied by ensembles ranging from intimate jazz groups to large swing orchestras and appears at many of Boston's best nightclubs and hotels. Call for cover/minimum information.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

TORONTO: VITO REZZA QUARTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Vito Rezza, one of Canada's most passionate, highly accomplished, world-class drummers, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, September 18th through 20th at 8:00 pm. Self taught, with early guidance from the unsung drummer/composer Claude Ranger, Vito quickly became a prominent and respected member in the music scene. Choosing his own path and not following the paved way has defined him as a distinct, vibrant and passionate individual with a unique identity in music and moreover as a human. He is one of the greats worldwide. Currently being celebrated for 50 years in music, he is regarded and respected by several prominent colleagues in the industry for being an inspired human, a great drummer and composer alike. He is backed by Lorne Lofsky on guitar, Kieran Overs on bass and Pat LaBarbera on tenor saxophone. There is a $15 cover.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: CHRIS PRUDEN

Chris Pruden will perform on Thursday through Saturday, September 18th through 20th at 6:00 pm at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Chris Pruden became interested in jazz after completing high school and attending the contemporary music diploma program at Edmonton's Grant MacEwan College. Chris was then accepted into the prestigious jazz program at the University of Toronto where he recently completed his undergraduate degree in piano performance while studying under Geoff Young, Gary Williamson and Chris Donnelly. Chris feels at home in a wide variety of genres and has gained vast amounts of experience performing across Canada at jazz festivals in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa as well as such venues as the Rex Jazz Bar in Toronto, Koerner Hall, Lula Lounge, the Mod Club and many more. Chris currently performs around Toronto in a number of diverse groups including: Falcon Punch, Illyin Pipes, Tia Brazda, Rachael Cardiello and the Warm Electric Winter Band, Tara Kannangara Group, Adam Teixeira's Texture, Lydia Persaud Group, Shannon Graham and the Storytellers, Nick Teehan, Tequila House Band, Ronley Teper and the Lipliners, and more. There is no cover.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NYC: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, September 9th, 20th & 27th at 6:00 pm. She is joined by her long-time bassist Jay Leonhart. Barbara Carroll's still evolving career as a jazz pianist began when she played her first New York engagement opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band at the Downbeat Club in 1947. A thrilling if a trifle unsettling debut for a young female pianist from Worcester, Massachusetts who began playing the piano at five and who's family was wise enough to give her lessons that provided her with a basic knowledge of classical technique. In 1978, she was booked into the Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle hotel for a two week engagement - and stayed for twenty five years. It was at the Carlyle that she began to feature her singing as an integral part of her performances. Following her 25 years at the Carlyle, she is well into another long run in the famous Oak Room at New York's Algonquin Hotel, making a significant and successful effort to incorporate jazz playing into a cabaret venue. Other recent engagements have included concerts at Philharmonic Hall in Naples, Florida, the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, concerts at the Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as well as twelve sold out performances at Dizzy's Club, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: COLTRANE REVISITED AT BIRDLAND

Coltrane Revisited, a tribute to the Jazz legend John Coltrane, will be presented at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, September 16th through 20th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. John William Coltrane, also known as "Trane", was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes in jazz and was later at the forefront of free jazz. He organized at least fifty recording sessions as a leader during his career, and appeared as a sideman on many other albums, notably with trumpeter Miles Davis and pianist Thelonious Monk. Performing on Tuesday & Wednesday, the 16th & 17th, will be Joe Lovano (sax), Ben Allison, Lonnie Plaxico (bass), Matt Wilson and Andrew Cyrille (drums). Thursday through Saturday, the 18th through 20th: Joe Lovano (sax) ,Mike Mainieri (vibes), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), Steve Smith (drums). There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Roy Hargrove Quintet performs at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Saturday & Sunday, September 20th & 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. At 36, trumpeter Roy Hargrove has firmly established himself as among the premier players in jazz and beyond. Ever-stretching into more challenging and colorful ways to flex his musical chops, Hargrove has left indelible imprints in a vast array of artful settings. During his tenure on the Verve label alone, he has recorded an album with a hand-picked collection of the world's greatest tenor saxophonists (With the Tenors of Our Time), an album of standards with strings (Moment to Moment) and, in 2003, introduced his own hip hop/jazz collective The RH Factor with the groundbreaking CD Hard Groove (swiftly followed by the limited edition EP, Strength). Hargrove has also won Grammy Awards for two vastly different projects. In 1997, Roy's Cuban-based band Crisol (including piano legend Jesus "Chucho" Valdes and wonder drummer Horatio "El Negro" Hernandez) won the Best Latin Jazz Performance Grammy for the album Habana. And in 2002, Hargrove, Herbie Hancock and Michael Brecker won Best Instrumental Jazz Album, Individual or Group, for their three-way collaboration Directions in Music. There is a $30-$45 cover.

NYC: MONTY ALEXANDER: JAZZ AROUND THE WEST INDIES

Monty Alexander will present 'Jazz Around the West Indies' at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Wednesday through Sunday, September 17th through 21st with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe and entertainment world, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, Ernest Ranglin, Barbara Hendricks, Bill Cosby, Bobby McFerrin, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare. Tonight, Alexander and his award-winning group will keep the club moving for Jazz Around the West Indies, a unique showcase of genre- and culture-blending music. Call for cover/minimum information.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT ...

Multi-award winning singer Marcus Simeone will return to his cabaret roots at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) - where he made his cabaret debut in 2001 - for five special shows: Saturdays, September 20th, October 5th and 18th, November 22nd and December 20th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The new shows will celebrate the 2014 release of his latest album, "The Truth About ..." on the Miranda Music label. Joining Marcus for several evenings will be the popular and award winning Carolyn Montgonmery-Forant who returns to the cabaret scene after a family hiatus. Multi-award winner Tracy Stark will serve as music director along with acclaimed bassist Marco Brehm. For this special engagement, Marcus has also invited several cabaret friends as special guests. These include: Tim DiPasqua, Brett Kristofferson, Sue Matsuki, Maria Ottavia, Greg Kay Jones & Carolyn Montgomery-Forant . The last show will benefit the Gregory Kennell Fund with a surprise guest. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

NYC: "DECADES OF SONG" WITH TERESA EGGERTSEN COOKE

Singer/pianist Teresa Eggertsen Cooke returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her show "Decades of Song" on Saturday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by Ben Lepley on trombone and Lou Vito, guitar. One of the ditties Teresa will be singing will be "My Baby Just Cares for Me" penned in 1930. Another will be "Your Song" from Elton John and Bernie Taupin. The songs will cross eras, moods and genres. From the 1920s, 1930s, 1960s, 1970s; up-tempo tunes and soft rock ballads and how they translate into a jazz motif. Beautiful songs written in the earliest days of popular song that Teresa remembers her father singing to her are what taught her to appreciate singing and performing. Possessing a versatile vocal range and solid piano skills, Teresa Eggertsen makes each and every song her own. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: LEGENDARY JAZZ VOCALIST ANDY BEY AT CAFE NOCTAMBULO

Famed baritone jazz vocalist and pianist Andy Bey will perform at CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA (178 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-995-0900 ) as its debut headlining artist on Fridays & Saturdays, September 19th & 20th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm, celebrating the release of his latest album Pages From an Imaginary Life. After a long absence from recording, Bey returned to the studio for his HighNote debut in 2013 with The World According to Andy Bey. The acclaimed album won a prestigious Academie Charles Cros Coups de Coeur Jazz Award and was a Grammy finalist. There is a $30 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL WITH SOPHIA ANNE CARUSO

'Ruthless! The Musical' starring Sophia Anne Caruso, will be presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) will open on Friday, September 5th and will play on Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays at 7:00 pm through September 22nd. Like the role she will be playing in a new production of "Ruthless!," the cult-hit musical, Sophia Anne Caruso is a young actress who will do anything to get the part. The triple threat tween will follow in the tap shoes of Laura Bell Bundy ("Hairspray," "Legally Blonde") Britney Spears and Natalie Portman. Before they became stars, all three young actors were cast as the diabolically talented Tina Denmark. Sophia tracked down the creators of the show while they were trying out rewrites for a new Connecticut production, writing to tell them that after having been cast as Tina in regional theatre, one of the principle actors suffered a fatal heart attack during the dress rehearsal. The show never opened. An audition was arranged and the rest is going to be history! Caruso, who appeared with Bernadette Peters in the NBC musical series Smash, will be taking the stage this September in an intimate staged concert production of the award-winning musical that will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Joining Ms. Caruso on stage will be composer, Marvin Laird, who will step into the high heels of the infamous theatrical dame of mystery, Sylvia St. Croix. Because the project is benefiting a cause so close to their hearts, the co-creators want to make this outing particularly memorable, and so for 3 of the 9 performances, Paley will join Laird on stage, reprising his performance as the demented eight-year-old diva. Other cast members include, Kim Maresca as Judy Denmark, Katie Sparer as Miss Thorn/Emily Block, Delaney Arizala as Louise Lerman/Eve•and Rita McKenzie as Lita Encore. There is a $35-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. A portion of the proceeds will go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org/ ) To get tickets, go to http://ruthlessthemusical.brownpapertickets.com

NYC: COLE ESCOLA IN THE FIRST GAY PRESIDENT GOES TO PARIS

Internet comedian and downtown darling Cole Escola has created an evening of sketches and characters for his new show 'THE FIRST GAY PRESIDENT GOES TO PARIS' to be premiered atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, September 20th at 9:30 pm. Included in the show are "Tennessee Williams Baby," "The Goblin Commuter of Hoboken," "The First Gay President," and very much more. Every single one of Cole's shows sold out last fall. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE BEST OF DINA MARTINA AT THE BEECHMAN

Dina Martina will bring her show THE BEST OF DINA MARTINA to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday through Saturday, September 18th through 20th at 7:00 pm. The show is a nearly indescribable night of unique entertainment that assaults the senses like no other show. Once again, Dina offers a delightful blend of unequaled song, unnecessary dance, unattractive costumes, and unbelievable video. She's the recipient of two GLAAD Media Award nominations for Best Off-Off-Broadway Show, two Footlight Awards from The Seattle Times (1999 & 2004), a 1997 nominee for a Seattle Stranger Fringe Theater Award for Best Solo Show, and a finalist for the 2007 Alpert Award. Call for cover/minimum information.

MANHATTAN: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE AT 54 BELOW

Two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole will present an exciting new show to open the fall season at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) with performances on September 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th & 18th at 7:00 pm; September 10th at 9:30 pm; and September 20th at 8:00 pm. Currently starring on the hit TBS comedy series Sullivan & Son, Christine Ebersole returns to the New York nightclub scene with her first new show in two years. From pop to Broadway, and a few standards and jazz in between, the new show features Musical Director Bette Sussman (Cyndi Lauper, Bette Midler, Darlene Love, Whitney Houston) and a full band. Winner of two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical (42nd Street and Grey Gardens), Christine has also starred in film (Wolf of Wall Street), television (Royal Pains) and has performed concerts in theaters and concert halls across the country, from The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall to The Pasadena and Boston Pops. Coming home to NYC and returning to 54 Below for a full two week engagement is Christine's favorite way to kick off the fall music season. There is a $55-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND: JAN PETERS, BRIAN DE LORENZO & TOM LAMARK AT ATAC

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NEW ENGLAND: JAN PETERS, BRIAN DE LORENZO & TOM LAMARK AT ATAC

After a long summer apart, Jan Peters, Brian De Lorenzo & Tom Lamark will be back together performing all of their favorites from Broadway & The Great American Song Book on Sunday, September 21st at 8:00 pm at AMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER (160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787). Jan's work draws from an extensive repertoire of popular Broadway and standard songs as well as material from promising new songwriters. In addition to her cabaret work, Jan performs throughout the country accompanied by ensembles ranging from intimate jazz groups to large swing orchestras and appears at many of Boston's best nightclubs and hotels. Brian De Lorenzo has performed at clubs in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Provincetown, and on cruise ships in Alaska and the Mediterranean. He has also sung at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's New York and Chicago Cabaret Conventions and three Boston Cabaret Festivals. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT ...

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT ...

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Here are today's cabaret/jazz Matinee 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!

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NYC: MIGUEL C. BRAGANZA II: BACK TO CABARET

Miguel C. Braganza II brings his show 'Back to Cabaret' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, September 20th at 4:00 pm. A Miss Saignon Alum, Braganza is originally from the Philippines. He was a scholar in the dance performance and choreography program at Harvard University in the '80s, and assistant to Tony Award-winning director John Dexter in the original Broadway production of "M. Butterfly" from 1988-1990. He joined the cast of the U.S. and international productions (Germany, Canada, UK, and Portugal) of Cameron Mackintosh's megamusical "Miss Saigon" for 14 years: a feat that made him feel so blessed, and has prompted him to donate his time, talents, and resources by teaching young and up-and-coming artists, build libraries, and promote arts programs both in New York and in the Philippines to this day. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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!

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Here are today's cabaret events performers/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 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!

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH THE TRUTH ABOUT ...

BOSTON: JAN PETERS, BRIAN DE LORENZO & TOM LAMARK AT ATAC

After a long summer apart, Jan Peters, Brian De Lorenzo & Tom Lamark will be back together performing all of their favorites from Broadway & The Great American Song Book on Sunday, September 21st at 8:00 pm atAMAZING THINGS ARTS CENTER(160 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA - 508-405-2787). Jan's work draws from an extensive repertoire of popular Broadway and standard songs as well as material from promising new songwriters. In addition to her cabaret work, Jan performs throughout the country accompanied by ensembles ranging from intimate jazz groups to large swing orchestras and appears at many of Boston's best nightclubs and hotels. Brian De Lorenzo has performed at clubs in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Provincetown, and on cruise ships in Alaska and the Mediterranean. He has also sung at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's New York and Chicago Cabaret Conventions and three Boston Cabaret Festivals. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

LONDON: STEVEN BRINBERG IS SIMPLY BARBRA

Due to phenomenal demand, Steven Brinberg returns with 'Simply Barbra', to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) for a 2-week run, Tuesdays through Saturdays, September 16th through 25th at 8:00 pm. The show will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Funny Girl, which opened on Broadway in 1964 and came to London two years later. The internationally acclaimed film version, which was nominated for 8 Tony Awards, followed in 1968. Musical director Nathan Martin and a different West End guest star accompany Brinberg each night. Steven has been acclaimed for his vocal performance of Barbra Streisand all over the world for over a decade. In addition to touring around America, he has played extensively in England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Spain, Mexico and Canada ... more cities then the real Barbra! He has also appeared in numerous symphony concerts with the late Marvin Hamlisch and sang at Stephen Sondheim's birthday concert at the Library of Congress in Washington DC. He has released two CDS Live in London and Duets and has appeared in films such as Camp and Boys Live and in a concert version of Funny Girl on Broadway, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: MATTHEW VANKAN AT THE CRAZY COQS

Matthew vanKan returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, September 20th at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz series. He will be accompanied by his musical director and pianist Gabriel Mantell, exciting new talent Nick Ereaut on double bass, gospel drummer Rueben Harsant and Bombay Bicycle Club regular Dan Berry on tenor sax. Combined with Mantell's eclectic fusion of Gospel, Neo Soul, Funk and Jazz, vanKan sings the songs of Sinatra, Nat King Cole and other entertaining legends with an emphasis on storytelling, subtle vocal nuances and beautiful phrasing. Call for cover/minimum information.

Friday, September 19, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

PALM SPRINGS: CHARLES BUSCH AT THE COPA

LOS ANGELES: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE: THE SONGS OF LOVE AT THE GARDENIA

LOS ANGELES: FREDA PAYNE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CD RELEASE PARTY

The legendary Freda Payne will celebrate her birthday (September 19th) and the release of her latest CD at CATALINA JAZZ CLUB (6725 West Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-2210 ) on Friday, September 19th at 8:30 pm. Best known for her million selling, 1970 hit single, "Band of Gold", she was also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show. Freda is the older sister of former Supreme Scherrie Payne. Her new album, Come Back To Me Love (her first for Artistry Music) marks a return to the big band and strings-laden classics from her mid-60s beginnings. There is a $30-$35 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: BARRY LLOYD WITH "NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON!" THE SONGS OF MURRAY GRAND.

SAN FRANCISCO: THE FAB FAUX AT YOSHI'S

The Fab Faux will perform 2 different shows on the same night at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 ) on Friday, September 19th. At 8:00 pm they present 'Meet The Beatles (Including all of With The Beatles)' and the 10:00 pm show is a mixed set celebrating the 50TH Anniversary of The Beatles in America. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles' repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). There is a $45-$75 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: LINDA LAVIN AT FEINSTEIN'S

Tony Award-winning actress, Linda Lavin, will bring her acclaimed show, Possibilities, to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for two performances only, on Thursday & Friday, September 18th & 19th at 8:00 pm. Following her starring role in Too Much Sun – reuniting her with playwright Nicky Silver (The Lyons) – at the Vineyard Theatre, Lavin makes her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut with an eclectic mix of Broadway standards and cabaret songs from her extensive portfolio. Grammy Award-winning composer, famed musical director, and incomparable performer, Billy Stritch, will serve as Musical Director for the evening. There is a $45-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

CHICAGO: ANNA BESSERUD IN I WANT IT ALL!

Anna Besserud will be doing an encore performance of her debut show, I Want It All, at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 ) on Friday, September 19th at 8:00 pm. During her evening of song, she will share her quest to find "it all" through musical stories of life and love from a mother/ wife/ woman's perspective. Musical director is Beckie Menzie. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

WASHINGTON, DC: JANE MONHEIT WITH "HELLO BLUEBIRD: THE JAZZ OF JUDY GARLAND"

WASHINGTON, DC: CORY HENRY GROUP AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Cory Henry, a multi-instrumentalist and producer with a catalog worthy of a man twice his age, will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS(2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800 ) on Friday, September 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Henry's primary instrument is the organ, and he began playing at the age of two. At the age of six he competed at the Apollo Theater and made it to the finalist round. In 2010 he co-produced Jay White's Larger than Life. Later that year he released his first album Christmas With You, which featured his lively renditions of Christmas classics and prominently showcased his skill as an improvisor. Kim Burrell's Grammy nominated and Stellar Award winning Love album released in 2011 boasted several tracks that were written and produced by Henry. That year he wrote for and produced much of Krishnar Lewis' One Lover's Trilogy album and released his first, "Leave you alone". He is currently touring with "Snarky Puppy" and lending his considerable talent to the production of several projects for other artists. Call for cover/minimum information.

BETHESDA, MD: PATRICIA BARBER QUARTET

Patricia Barber, American jazz singer, pianist, songwriter and bandleader, will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 ) on Friday, September 19th at 8:30 pm. Born in the Chicago suburbs, Barber came by music naturally. Her father was Floyd "Shim" Barber, a saxophonist who had worked with Glenn Miller's orchestra, and the instrument beguiled young Patricia. She began playing classical piano at the age of 6, but by the time she had graduated high schooL, Barber had foresworn jazz entirely. But the resistance eventually embraced her. Barber's first two albums for Premonition made her an international star: despite the label's tiny size, Barber sold more than 120,000 of the album Modern Cool and even more of the follow-up Nightclub, attracting the attention of Blue Note Records. In 2002, Barber moved into an exclusive contract with Blue Note, recording three albums, including Mythologies, a genre-crashing song cycle based on the writings of the ancient Roman poet Ovid; the project was supported by a Guggenheim Fellowship in composition (the first ever awarded to a non-classical "songwriter"). In recent years, she has released two volumes of music recorded at the Green Mill, available on her own label. There is a $25 cover.

copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com

BOSTON: MA: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE SARAH VAUGHAN PROJECT

Ann Hampton Callaway celebrates the release of her CD 'From Sassy To Divine: The Sarah Vaughan Project' to SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) for one night only on Friday, September 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Like the legendary vocalist Sarah Vaughan, singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway possesses a transcendent voice. The multi-Platinum selling and Tony nominated singer/songwriter is blessed with an impressive vocal range complete with great depth and emotion. Callaway seamlessly shifts from one genre to another, giving everything she sings the classic Callaway touch. On September 16, 2014, Shanachie Entertainment released the highly anticipated tribute album. Dinner/Show: $80 Show only: $40.

TORONTO: VITO REZZA QUARTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: CHRIS PRUDEN

HERE'S WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ....

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014