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Thursday, February 12, 2015

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

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY 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!


NYC: 3 DECADES IN THE DARK - RAISSA AND KENNETH GO TO THE MOVIES
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Grab 2 seats on the aisle and join Raissa Katona Bennett and Kenneth Gartman on a celluloid flashback to the movies of the 70s, 80s, and 90's at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesdays, February 10th & 17th at 7:00 pm and Thursdays, February 12th & 19th at 7:00 pm as well as Saturday, February 21st ar 4:00 pm. From Disaster Movies to Drama and Romantic Comedies to Action/Adventure and The Muppets, this show is sure to have a happy ending. Raissa & Kenneth are joined on stage by Matt Scharfglass on Bass. Musical direction is by Kenneth Gartman, and the show is directed by Lennie Watts. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: THIS IS YOUR NIGHT - DAVID KENNEY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

THIS IS YOUR NIGHT! is based on a classic premise that profiles a guest honoree who has contributed in some significant way to the NYC Entertainment Industry. It can include, but not limited to: photographers, writers, bloggers, press, promoters, management, publicists, directors, musical directors and producers. This month's event, held on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), is co-produced by Bernie Furshpan, Metropolitan Room & Sue Matsuki, Matsuki Productions and honors David Kenney, producer, writer and host of the WBAI-FM radio show "Everything Old Is New Again", usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. Performers taking the stage to perform and honor David will include Karen Akers, Tom Anderson, John Bucchino, Eric Comstock, Barbara Fasano, Mary Foster Conklin, Hilary Kole, Jay Rogers, Stacy Sullivan plus a surprise guest or two. Guest Speakers include Janet Coleman and James Gavin. Hosted by Bernie Furshpan, musical direction is by Barry Levitt. *A portion of the revenue will be given to WBAI.FM, listener supported, commercial free radio. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: MILA JAM PRESENTS: LOVE JAM AT THE MET

Love is in the air with NYC recording artist Mila Jam! On Thursday, February 12th at 9:30 pm she takes over THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for an evening of unplugged pop covers, love songs and original JAM music. This acoustic Valentine's Day inspired concert will feature her new live JAM BAND & a few special guest artists! Mila Jam is an award winning NYC nightlife recording artist, entertainer and CEO of artist collective: THEJAMFAM. From touring internationally with the hit Broadway musical RENT to performing alongside Grammy award winning producer Mark Ronson (The Lilly Allen Show). She's danced for the likes of Jody Watley, Lady Kier (Deee-Lite), the late James Brown and opened for Natasha Bedingfield. Mila has made candid appearances on MTV NEWS, MTV.com & Perezhilton.com. Mila Jam won Best original music video (2013) for her single "Gomi & Mila Jam-Masters of the Universe" and Best Dance Entertainer of the year 2013 for The New York City GLAM Awards. Check out her dance singles Masters of the Universe, Warrior, Walk & This is Love on iTunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: BROADWAY INTERVIEW SHOW GUESTS: TBA
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

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 show has has as Special Guest Star: TBA. 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!

NYC: "FALL IN LOVE WITH JAZ" WITH JAZMIN GRACE

"Fall in Love with Jaz" with Jazmin Grace at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 pm. A night to remember, this evening will feature the refreshing and eclectic stylings of emerging artist, Jazmin Grace. Her vibrant, soulful voice will captivate your heart with inspiring quirky selections sure to make you smile! There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BEN RIMALOWER DEBUTS NEW PLAY "BAD WITH MONEY" 

Ben Rimalower returns with his new play "Bad With Money" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) running on Wednesdays at 9:30 pm. Ben Rimalower's addiction to spending beyond his means has driven him to extreme lengths all his life. In BAD WITH MONEY he charts his sometimes hilarious, sometimes harrowing struggle to overcome his problem - or get rich trying. "Bad With Money" is written and performed by Ben Rimalower and directed by Aaron Mark. Rimalower's first solo show, the long-running hit Patti Issues, explored his obsession with Broadway diva Patti LuPone and his relationship with his troubled gay father. Bad with Money delves into even deeper personal territory with the story of his struggle with debt - a journey that takes him through drug addiction, prostitution, fraud and multiple betrayals. There is a $25-$50 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 $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KIMBERLY FAYE GREENBERG: FABULOUS FANNY BRICE

With the popularity of her Fanny performances in the Off-Broadway solo show One Night with Fanny Brice and in the Broadway bound Ghostlight, Kimberly Faye Greenberg has now created an intimate new "Fanny Brice" solo show, Fabulous Fanny: The Songs and Stories of Fanny Brice, which she will present at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 pm. In Fabulous Fanny, Kimberly shares her extensive research not as another tribute, but to personally reveal Fanny's heart and humor, soul and song. Look into the life and relationships of the legendary Fanny Brice, greatest Jewish singing comedienne of her time and inspiration for the musical Funny Girl. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: A VERY BROADWAY VALENTINE'S DAY AT 54 BELOW

During the week of Valentine's Day, Broadway's favorite couples, special guest Santino Fontana, and musical director Benjamin Rauhala present "A Very Broadway Valentine's Day" at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) with two show on Thursday, February 12th at 9:30 & 11:30 pm. The events will celebrate Broadway romance, both on and off-stage. Featuring many of Broadway's most romantic songs, and special stories from each couple, this concert makes for the perfect date-night! This is one concert no hopeless romantic should miss! Starring Broadway couples: Matthew Scott (Sondheim on Sondheim) & Kirsten Scott (Big Fish), Alysha Umphress (On The Town) & Cody Williams (On The Town), Taylor Trensch (The Curious Incident...) & Max Crumm (The Fantasticks), Amy Spanger (Rock of Ages) & Brian Shepard (Something Rotten!) (9:30pm only), Michael Tacconi (Bare) & Elizabeth Judd (Spider-Man), R.J Valliancourt & Sara Kapner (Bare), Jake Boyd (Rock of Ages) & Casey Garvin (Bullets Over Broadway), Daniel Quadrino (Newsies) & Devin Lewis, Mairi-Doman Phaneuf (The Bridges of Madison County) & Marc Phaneuf (Honeymoon in Vegas), Jason Gotay (NBC's "Peter Pan Live!") & Michael Hurting, Kara Lindsay (Wicked) & Kevin Massey (A Gentlemen's Guide...) (11:30pm only), Caroline Bowman (Wicked) & Austin Colby (11:30pm only) and Brendon Stimson (Honeymoon in Vegas) & Catherine Charlebois (Wicked) (11:30pm only). For the 9:30 show there is a $35-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum. For the 11:00 pm show there is a $25-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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