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Saturday, August 8, 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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


NYC: 50'S 60'S 70'S SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE MET

Award winning cabaret producer Joseph Macchia, and award winning artists Gretchen Reinhagen and Andrew David Sotomayor present this summer concert series "Celebrating the Music of the 50's,60's and 70's" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, August 8th at 4:00 pm. Some of the best music was written during these decades and now you can celebrate with a summer cocktail and some incredible music! A wonderful cast of singers are slated to perform including Denise Spann-Morgan, Mark Cummings, Candice Corbin, Tracy Stark, Bob Diamond, Doreen Montalvo, Karen Mack, Sidney Myer and more surprises to come! Produced by Joseph Macchia, the show is hosted by Gretchen Reinhagen with Andrew David Sotomayor serving as musical director. Performers on August 8th include Denise Spann-Morgan of The "Marvelous" Marvelettes; Cabaret Newcomer and Acclaimed Baritone, Mark Cummings; Award Winning Artist and Booking Manager of Don't Tell Mama, Sidney Myer; MAC Award winning artist extraordinaire, Karen Mack; And Introducing Incredible Singer, Candice Corbin. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ADVERTISES IT'S EVENTS ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

 GRETCHEN REINHAGEN IS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC: ALI GRIEB - JUDGE NOT - AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Ali Grieb brings her show 'Judge Not' to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 pm. Having never been confirmed, batmitzvah-ed, baptized or christened as well as growing up in the deep south with her Jewish Mother from the Bronx, Ali is definitely the well rounded ticket for advice you have been looking for. Regularly performing in the New York cabaret scene, Ali has also appeared Off-Broadway, and even headlined at New York's Comic-Con! A mix of creamy vocals and stories that will make you laugh and cry, Ali is someone who can charm a room and make anyone leave a little happier than they came in. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ADVERTISES IT'S EVENTS ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


NYC: DOROTHY BISHOP AND THE DOZEN DIVAS SHOW RETURNS

Dorothy Bishop brings her 'Dozen Divas Show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, August 8 at 9:30 pm. The show is directed by John Paolillo and written by Dorothy Bishop and James Jorden. A Yale trained soprano, Dorothy's incredible versatility and outrageous sense of humor landed her as a finalist on America's got Talent Season 4. She has headlined and emcee'd events all over the world including Soloist at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, First Broadway National Tour of Master Class (Starring Faye Dunaway) Her own headline act (Viva la Diva) on the world's top luxury liners - Queen Mary 2, Royal Caribbean, Regent Seven Seas, and is presently touring with her own musical comedy The Dozen Divas Show. She has played the ultra fabulous and top chic clubs of NYC including Broadway's New Klub Kazino and 42nd Streets hottest new nightclub - XL. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ADVERTISES IT'S EVENTS ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


NYC: LEGENDS TRIBUTE ARTIST WILLIAM CINTRON AT THE MET

Entertainer / Vocalist William Cintron performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, August 8th at 11:30 pm. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Cintron has performed throughout the New York City Tri-State area and the East Coast. William currently lives in Orlando and performs throughout the State of Florida. Influenced by all the Motown Legends, Doowop/ Oldies Groups, R&B /Soul, The Great American Songbook, and 70's, 80's, 90's to Salsa, Cintron is the lead Singer of his Tribute Band called: "Sounds of the Seasons" for that authentic Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sound. Also performs as a Dean Martin with "The Rat Pack", or with "The N.Y.S.E. Guys" and DooWop/ Oldies/ Standards with a Twist Group. William has performed and shared the same stage with " The Platters, The Temptations, The Delfonics, The New Supremes, The Marcels, The Diamonds, The Coasters, The Drifters, The Mystics, J.T. Carter of The Crests, Eddie Holman, Peter Lemongello, Jimmy Gallagher of The Passions, The Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr, Joey and The Paradons, and Ken Brady and The Casinos". Past performances include: The World Famous Apollo Theater in New York City, The Century Villages of South Florida, The Villages in Lady Lake, Disney's Contemporary Resort and Epcot Center, Universal Studios, Prestigious Country Clubs throughout Florida, and Viva Osceola Latinfest Kissimmee. William also has performed at over 100 Senior Retirement Communities throughout Florida. Performing Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Englebert Humperdinck, to Elvis, Frankie Valli, The Platters, The Temptations, The Stylistics, Smokey Robinson, Dion, Jay and The Americans, The Bee Gees, and Mark Anthony to name a few. There is a $24 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM ADVERTISES IT'S EVENTS ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


NYC: JUDY & LIZA AT DON'T TELL MAMA!

Now in it's 5th Year, "Judy and Liza Together Again", starring internationally acclaimed entertainers Rick Skye and Tommy Femia, named "Best Duo"in 2012 by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets), has been Extended Again at DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next performance scheduled for Saturdays, 8th, 22nd & 29th at 8:00 pm. Musical Director: Ricky Ritzel (as Mort/Pappy). Teaming up for an evening of "Just POW!", these MAC and Bistro Award winning performers pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is a multi award winning performer, who has written a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka" (Bistro Award winning performance), "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" (performed with his indefatigable co-star - the one and only Madame), "Barbra and Liza LIVE!" (Leicester Theater and Dublin Theatre Festival) and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" (MAC Award - Best Impersonation) which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". "Judy and Liza Together Again" premiered at The Rising Action Theater in Ft. Lauderdale to great acclaim and has since toured the Richmond Triangle Theater, Actors Theater of Minnesota, The Palace Theater in Danbury, Connecticut and Martini's Over Eighth in San Diego. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

 RICK SKYE IS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


NYC: MIAMI SPICE - GABY YIDI AT THE DUPLEX

Gaby Yidi presents Miami Spice at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 pm. Growing up in Miami, the Latino culture influenced Gaby to have a passion for the roots of salsa, merengue, and jazz. She grew up in a pure musical theatre background until she started private voice lessons with Jocelyn Melnicov, a seasoned Jazz professor at the University of Miami. Through Melnicov's teachings Gaby learned to fuse her Latin spice with the R&B soul her voice matured into. Never letting go of musical theatre - Gaby continued performing at Boston University as "Lorraine" in All Shook Up and later directing and co-writing an original piece called "Miscast". Gaby has moved to New York and is singing at different cabarets and delving into music as much as she can. She will debut her newest cabaret show at THE DUPLEX. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


NYC: JEKYLL & HYDE RESURRECTION AT 54 BELOW

'Jekyll & Hyde Resurrection' will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th at 7:00 pm with a second show on the 8th at 9:30 pm. Based on the Broadway musical thriller written by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde Resurrection is a live concert featuring the music and songs from the 2006 album starring Rob Evan, Kate Shindle and Brandi Burkhardt and produced by Frank Wildhorn and Jeremy Roberts. The album launched a full symphonic version that toured the US and South Korea. This musical retelling of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic takes a modern, dark and Rock influenced approach with the three stars and a full rock band delivering the highly charged and melodic score. Jekyll & Hyde Resurrection will serve as a reunion of original Broadway cast members Rob Evan and Kate Shindle. Rob Evan played the title roles over 600 times on Broadway and more than 1000 total performances world-wide. He is currently a lead singer in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and is featured on THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE (Atlantic/Cert. Double Platinum) and NIGHT CASTLE (Atlantic/Cert. Platinum) which debuted at #5 on BILLBOARD's Top 100. This concert will mark Evan's return to the role on a New York stage for the first time in 15 years. Kate Shindle (Lucy) made her Broadway debut in the musical after being named MISS AMERICA in 1998. Kate went on to star in Legally Blonde, Cabaret and Wonderland on Broadway. She currently serves as President of Actor's Equity Association. Featuring performances by: Rob Evan as Jekyll & Hyde, Kate Shindle as Lucy and Janine DiVita as Emma with musical director Jeremy Roberts and a killer band featuring TSO's Angus Clark on Electric Guitar. Original concert directed by Vincent Marini. There is a $40-$89 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.


NYC: JOHN EARLY: LITERALLY ME AT JOE'S PUB

Help industry darling John Early pick his headshots LIVE in Literally Me, a searingly intimate evening of stand up, short films, music, and body rolls at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th at 8:30 pm. Special guests include Yazan and the Gates Family Band, Hamm Samwich, Jacqueline Novak, and Hadiyah Robinson. John Early is a comedian who was recently named one of 50 Comedians You Should Know in 2015 by New York Magazine's Vulture and one of New York City's Top Ten Downtown Cabaret Performers by Time Out New York. He has appeared on 30 Rock, Broad City, High Maintenance, the feature Fort Tilden (SXSW Grand Jury Prize), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp for Netflix, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and in his own short films which he writes and directs. He is a writer for Season 4 of Billy on the Street. He is an Artist in Residence and Comedy Curator at Ars Nova, where he hosts the monthly variety show Showgasm. He performs his solo show Literally Me at Joe's Pub, a live sketch show Hey• with frequent collaborator Kate Berlant, co-hosts a weekly stand up show at Cake Shop, and has been a part of the Riot LA South, Southwest comedy, Just For Laughs Montreal comedy festivals, and the upcoming Festival Supreme. There is a $20 cover.


NYC: THE MARTHA GRAHAM CRACKER CABARET AT JOE'S PUB

The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret is a balls-to-the-wall drag cabaret hosted by Martha Graham Cracker, who is, perhaps, the world's tallest and hairiest drag queen, at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Saturday, August 8th at 7:00 pm. Backed by a four-piece live band, Martha Graham Cracker performs new arrangements and mashups of songs by artists ranging from Prince and Crowded House to Motley Crue and Nina Simone, and a bit of everything in between. The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret is intended for mature audiences. There is a $25 cover. 


NYC: JOHN EARLY: LITERALLY ME AT JOE'S PUB

Help industry darling John Early pick his headshots LIVE in Literally Me, a searingly intimate evening of stand up, short films, music, and body rolls at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th at 8:30 pm. Special guests include Yazan and the Gates Family Band, Hamm Samwich, Jacqueline Novak, and Hadiyah Robinson. John Early is a comedian who was recently named one of 50 Comedians You Should Know in 2015 by New York Magazine's Vulture and one of New York City's Top Ten Downtown Cabaret Performers by Time Out New York. He has appeared on 30 Rock, Broad City, High Maintenance, the feature Fort Tilden (SXSW Grand Jury Prize), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp for Netflix, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and in his own short films which he writes and directs. He is a writer for Season 4 of Billy on the Street. He is an Artist in Residence and Comedy Curator at Ars Nova, where he hosts the monthly variety show Showgasm. He performs his solo show Literally Me at Joe's Pub, a live sketch show Hey• with frequent collaborator Kate Berlant, co-hosts a weekly stand up show at Cake Shop, and has been a part of the Riot LA South, Southwest comedy, Just For Laughs Montreal comedy festivals, and the upcoming Festival Supreme. There is a $20 cover.


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