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Thursday, September 24, 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: SUSAN HODGDON CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HER LIVE CD FROM HER JUDY GARLAND SHOW

Susan Hodgdon celebrates the release of her live CD From Her Garland Show, "I Could Go On Singing" on Thursday, September 24th at 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 7th at 4:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) which was performed on March 5th, 2015. "I Could Go on Singing" comprises songs sung by Judy Garland, including some of her lesser known songs as well as those commonly associated with Judy. This is a story of Garland`s life and includes tidbits not necessarily known to the public. Susan Hodgdon researched her project for over a year and wrote the show herself. Musical Director for the show is Daryl Kojak and includes arrangements by both Bill Zeffiro and Daryl Kojak. Tanya Moberly is the Director. Susan first started doing cabaret about 7 years ago and this is her 3rd solo cabaret show. In her 2012 solo cabaret show. Susan attended the 2008 Cabaret Symposium at Yale and has studied acting at HB Studio in NYC, Dance with Albano Ballet (Hartford, CT) and Voice with the Hartt School of Music Community Division (West Hartford, CT) and later continued her Voice studies with the Singer`s Forum (NYC). Susan has always had a passion for singing. She lives in Wethersfield, CT and frequently makes the trek into NYC to pursue her singing aspirations. By day Susan Hodgdon works as a Vocational Counselor with the CT. Department of Labor. She was first bit by the performing bug at the age of 10 when she performed in a traveling children's theater group, and later attended a couple of Performing Arts Camps, which gave her the opportunity to perform in Summer Stock Productions throughout New England. Susan also acted in local Community Theater Productions. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Paid attendees will receive a free copy of the CD.

 SUSAN HODGDON IS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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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 Special Guests: 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: LOVE ... THE CONCERT STARRING DAVID VERNON

In anticipation of the forthcoming album titled LOVE, vocalist David Vernon presents 'LOVE ... The Concert' at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, September 24th at 9:30 pm. You will witness the true and intimate story of a love triangle come full circle as told through the compositions of the world's most sensitive love songs. Alex Leonard is Music Directing this concert and it will include material from David's forthcoming LOVE album, a collection of favorite love songs rearranged and given a contemporary and cutting edge vibe. This concert will include many of these songs in an acoustic and intimate setting. The album and concert are 2 thirds in the LOVE trilogy project that he is launching this year. The project will culminate to Beloved, which will be a musical theatre piece. David Vernon is a "natural talent" and his interpretations and delivery of song come from the center of his soul. Born in the Midwest but living on the east coast, David Vernon has always followed his own direction. He has created and produced many of his own conceptual concerts and has been given rise to lauded performances at The Algonquin Hotel, Birdland, Don't Tell Mama, the Laurie Beechman Theater and many other rooms in New York City. Whether performing pop,art songs, showtunes, jazz or the great American songbook David embodies a genre of musical interpretation and casts his spell on a wide diversity of listeners. Called "other worldly" by his critics, David has produced an extensive recording collection and he holds a keen sense of focus and deliberation in his work. David has been featured in theatre, clubs and on Radio and Television. But to truly capture his full essence one must experience him live. David pays close attention to the integrity and meaning of a song and weaves a spell through each piece he approaches. There is a $24 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

 DAVID VERNON IS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 

NYC: SOMEWHERE IN THIS SONG - THE MUSIC AND LYRICS OF NICHOLAS LEVIN

Somewhere In This Song, a new revue featuring the music and lyrics of Nicholas Levin, will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, September 24th at 7:00 pm. The show features Marissa Mulder, Mick Bleyer, Kristin Maloney and Adam B. Shapiro, with Director Peter Napolitano, Musical Director Matthew Martin Ward and on bass: Boots Maleson. Six-time MAC Award nominee and off-Broadway composer Nicholas Levin brings an evening of his witty, irreverent and poignant songs to the Metropolitan Room stage. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ADAM SANK, LIVE FROM THE STONEWALL INN

After more than a decade performing comedy everywhere from Fire Island to Malibu and countless TV and radio appearances, one of New York's favorite gay funnymen records his debut comedy album at the birthplace of the LGBT movement: the legendary STONEWALL INN (53 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-488-2705). Add your laughter to the Stonewall's intimate, upstairs cabaret space for Sank's hilarious, envelope-pushing stories about sex, dating, life in the city, and why he strongly suspects his dog is a lesbian. Hosted by up- and- coming comedy queen PhilEsha De Lox, this one- night- only event will sell out fast. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SORTA RICAN WITH MISS ANGELINA AT THE DUPLEX

Best known for her long run as a cabaret performer, Miss Angelina returns to the NYC stage and THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, September 24th with her original one-woman musical comedy, Sorta Rican. The show is a hilarious tale about her colorful life growing up as a Latina American. She takes you along on her journey to come to terms with her cultural identity, from the Jersey Shore to Spanish Harlem to Miami all the way to the mother land, Puerto Rico, as she morphs through a campy cast of characters along the way. The show features her own original music, a fusion of Caribbean rhythms with funky Hip Hop and R&B, as well as snazzy covers of classic tunes including golden oldies, show tunes and of course, Salsa! It all ads up to a night of laughs, ruffles, and conga beats that will keep you dancing all the way home. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DANIELLE MATROW - HELLO MY OLD HEART

Danielle Matrow brings her show Hello My Old Heart to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, September 24th at9:30 pm. Pianist is Michael Carmine Di Bianco. Once upon a time, everyone was Young and full of Dreams. They were invincible and and Life was the best party ever. Then one day, Life decided to invite some new friends to that party; Age, Responsibility, Insecurity, Heart-Break, Loss and The Jerk. Oh, Life is still a pretty good party if you don't let those guys near the music. It's time to go back to the party and bring our new friends Humor, Life Experience, Love, and of course, Cocktails. Join Dinielles for a look back, and dream again. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DINA MARTINA: FLAT & LACKING AT THE BEACHMAN

Cult sensation Dina Martina returns to New York and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 pm with her show DINA MARTINA: FLAT & LACKING. Additional dates are Sunday, September 20th, and Thursday through Sunday, September 24th through 27th - all shows at 7:00 pm. After attaining cult status in her native town of Seattle and touring nationally, Martina's official New York debut in 2005 sold out in minutes. Her follow-up shows have left jaded audiences (including Michael Stipe, Whoopi Goldberg, John Waters, Matt Stone, John Cameron Mitchell, Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch, Joyce Dewitt, and Jeff Stryker - a list as strange has her shows) stunned and clamoring for more. DINA MARTINA: FLAT & LACKING, like all of Martina's surreal shows, is a nearly indescribable night of unique entertainment that assaults the senses like no other show. Once again, Dina offers a delightful blend of unequalled song, unnecessary dance, unattractive costumes, and unbelievable video. Dina has packed venues throughout Seattle as well as in Provincetown, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco and London. Martina has shared the bill with acts such as Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, Justin Bond, Nina Hagen and The Village People. 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. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. To purchase advance tickets call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com/ . 

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: JOSH GRISETTI: DON'T BOTHER, I'M HERE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Josh Grisetti makes his solo debut at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday & Thursday, September 23rd & 24th at 7:00 pm. Josh made his Broadway debut this past spring in It Shoulda Been You, for which he won the 2015 Clarence Derwent Award and received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. Off-Broadway and regionally, Josh has performed in Sheryl Crow's Diner, Peter and the Starcatcher, and the revival of Rent. You may also know him from his show-stopping performance in Enter Laughing at the York Theatre, for which he won the Theatre World Award. There is a $30-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: YOUNGARTS BROADWAY SHOWCASE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Alumni from YoungArts, the national organization that identifies and supports emerging artists, will present a Broadway Showcase at FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, September 24th at 9:30 pm. YoungArts has many alumni that have made their mark on Broadway and now they want to share their incredible talent with you! Come celebrate YoungArts Awareness Day and watch an intimate cabaret performance by some of your favorite Broadway and Musical Theater alumni, including Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon, "Girls"), Tony Yazbeck (On the Town), and singer/ songwriter Grace Weber; directed by former Gossip Girl and current The Knick actress, Zuzanna Szadkowski. The YoungArts family has a vast range of the most promising talent excited to share a taste of their presence on Broadway - and together with you - thousands of emerging artists will take the next steps toward achieving their goals. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

PLEASE NOTE: Additiional Cabaret Events may be scheduled for this date in this area for which we did not receive complete / appropriate press releases. Check venue websites.



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