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Saturday, March 14, 2015

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!


LOS ANGELES: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

The world's most famous playwright meets lycra-clad '80s rock star Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm. An epic collaboration centuries in the making, Romeo & Juliet: Love Is a Battlefield features Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota as Juliet and hunky singer/ actor Rustin Cole Sailors as Romeo as they belt out some of the 80's & 90's biggest hits to tell the timeless story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. A delightfully upbeat twist to the classic story, the modern adaptation will both move you to tears and make you want to move your feet at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. There is a $20-$45 plus a 2-item minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT FEINSTEIN'S

After a sold out run in 2014, Paula West returns to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for another winter residency with an all new show featuring an ecletic mix of songs from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays, February 12th through March 22nd = at 8:00 pm on Thursdays & Fridays, and 7:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. There is an additional late night performance on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 10:00 pm. Paula West is a Bay Area favorite, known for her rich and powerful contralto voice. She has released four CDs including "Temptation" (1997) "Restless" (1999) "Come What May" (2001) and "Live at Jazz Standard" (2012). West performs across the Country as well as internationally and has shared stages with Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Scott, Oscar Brown Jr. Freddy Cole, Mose Allison, Mavis Staples and Dave Frishberg. She has been the featured vocalist with Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center, performed at the White House and had a sold out debut at the Maison de la Musique in Paris. She'll be joined onstage by her four piece band that includes Adam Schulman and Bruce Barth on piano, Barak Mori and John Witala on bass, Ed Cherry on guitar and Jerome Jennings on drums and, together, they will take their Feinstein's audiences on a musical journey through the ages. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES 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!


ST. LOUIS. MO: BEN NORDSTROM - LIVING IN THE MOMENT

Ben Nordstrom brings his show 'Living In The Moment' to THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 - LicketyTix.com ) on Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm as part of the GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL SPRING 2015. As one of the most popular and sought after performers in St. Louis, Ben performs everywhere - Stages, the MUNY, the Rep, and many of our professional companies. He has wholeheartedly embraced cabaret, and cabaret is lucky to have him. Neal Richardson serves are Music Director and Ethan Edwards directs. There is a $30-$35 cover.

CHICAGO: JOAN CURTO SINGS SONDHEIM - EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T!

After Dark Award-winning vocalist Joan Curto brings her new show 'Everybody Says Don't" featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays in March. Coinciding with Mr. Sondheim's 85th birthday on March 22nd, this show will celebrate this musical & lyrical genius and his contributions to American musical theater. The show will feature music from many of his shows including: Company, Follies, Anyone Can Whistle, A Little NightMusic, Merrily We Roll Along and more. Curto is one of Chicago's top cabaret performers and will be joined by other well-known Chicago musicians, Beckie Menzie on piano, and Jim Cox on bass. Joan Curto has appeared across the nation appearing in concerts and clubs celebrating the music of the Great American Songbook. Chicago based, she is a familiar face to Chicago audiences. Most recently, Joan opened the 2009 On Stage Series at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago in her new show, Shaking the Blues Away. Joan has garnered a reputation for her thoughtful interpretations of the American Songbook and performs regularly at venues throughout Chicago including The Harris Theater, Davenports, The Drury Lane Theater, Thorne Auditorium and the Claudia Cassidy Theater. She has been seen in numerous Chicago Humanities Festivals and the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Conventions. Nationally, Joan has performed in some of the top cabaret clubs and concert series including New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Gardenia in Los Angeles The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Milwaukee, The Overture Center in Madison and the Colony Hotel Palm Beach. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC & MID-ATLANTIC STATES - FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC & MID-ATLANTIC STATES - FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NEW HOPE, NJ: LINDA PURL AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Straight from New York City's Metropolitan Room, Midnight Caravan arrives at THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027) to salute the great women singing stars of the 40s and 50s – from Ella Fitzgerald to Judy Garland to Rosemary Clooney as they reign over the swanky, sexy supper clubs of the era. From sultry ballads to hot Latin jazz arrangements of Broadway tunes, the show features classic standards like "My Romance," "Shall We Dance," as well as "caravan," and conjures an effervescent nighttime world where the surroundings are posh the drinks keep flowing, and nobody goes to bed before three! Call for cover/minimum information.

PALM BEACH, FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Steve Tyrell will perform at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 10th through 21st at 8:00 pm. Steve Tyrell is returning for his seventh engagement in the Royal Room, where he made his debut in January 2008. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II, Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. He has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. At the request of the Sinatra family and Quincy Jones, Tyrell was the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance this past May at Carnegie Hall. This is one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Cafe Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years. As an artist, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album "A New Standard" was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over five years. For each guest there will be a $110 cover charge Tuesday through Thursday, and a $125 cover charge on Friday Saturday, plus a $20 minimum for food and beverage; $130 cover charge for premium seating on Tuesday through Thursday and $145 on Friday and Saturday.

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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: TRUFFLES - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

Truffles, the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, comes to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 14th at 1:00 pm. The show's premise: In Italy's world-renowned restaurant, Ciacco's, the wealthy Donati family are preparing to auction their treasured two-pound truffle and pull themselves out of financial crisis. However, festivities abruptly grind to a halt when the truffle goes missing and the restaurant's owner, Dante Donati, is found dead. Chef Bruno just wants his guests to have a good time. Carlo the waiter just wants to elope with the Donati's daughter, Isabella. And the Donatis just want to solve the mystery before someone else falls victim to murder. Or at least before dessert. With this much money, food, and a truffle empire at stake. you will never guess WHO DONE IT! Dress in your finest, and get ready for an experience like you've never seen! Come take a seat at Chef Bruno's high-end, five star Restaurant, enjoy a 4-course meal, and help solve the mystery! DINNER STARTS WHEN DOORS OPEN -There is a $75 cover (includes dinner) plus a 2-drink minimum. To Order Tickets or Make Reservations, go to: http://www.trufflesmystery.com/

NYC: VALERIE DUKE - A NIGHT OF FUN LOVIN' COUNTRY TUNES AND HEART-MELTING BALLADS

Valerie Duke, a native of Chattanooga, TN, will present A Night Of Fun Lovin' Country Tunes And Heart-Melting Ballads at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 pm. She is an alumna of Chattanooga High School Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) where she majored in Musical Theatre. In 2005, she traveled to South Korea with CCA's Choo Choo Kids to represent the United States at the Gangneung International Arts Festival. In May of 2010 Valerie auditioned for the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of Larry O'Brien, and at the age of 23 was asked to join the prestigious ensemble. It was with the Glenn Miller Orchestra that she toured America, Canada and Japan. After the tour she was asked to join the Brad Walker Orchestra and was their vocalist for two years. In February of 2013 Valerie sang alongside Greta Matassa and Hedreich Nichols at the 7th Annual All Angel's Jazz Festival. In February of 2014 she was the featured vocalist for The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera's "Big Band Fever." Ms Duke just debuted some original music in her show titled "Never Say Never" at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre in New York City. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MARIA GUIDA SWINGS THE STANDARDS 

A very appealing singer with a warm voice and the ability to express the hidden beauty found in superior lyrics, Maria Guida performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. Maria recently recorded her debut CD, Soul Eyes. Throughout this impressive and highly enjoyable set, the beauty of Maria's voice is equaled by her understanding of the words and the creative spirit of her musicians. In fact, there was such an immediate communication between all of the participants that Soul Eyes was recorded in its entirety in one day. While most of the standards on Soul Eyes are familiar, these versions are unique. Certainly this version of the opening "How Little We Know" differs from previous renditions. It is given a gentle interpretation as Maria sings about the mystery of love, and it becomes quite touching near its end when the tempo slows down. Maria Guida grew up on Long Island. As a child, she heard her parents' opera, pop, and musical theater records and her mother singing American popular songs around the house. Growing up, Maria played violin for eleven years with a string quartet and all-state orchestra and sang solos in a chorus. She then chose a career in the theater and trained as an actor (with Olympia Dukakis as one of her mentors/teachers). Over a fifteen year period, Maria acted on Broadway and television, was featured in plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov and Tennessee Williams, worked in new productions, had roles in soap operas, and did TV commercials. She was also cast by Joseph Papp for the New York Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare in the Park. The turning point of her professional life occurred when she saw pianist Bill Evans play live. Very important in Maria's career were the lessons that she received from singers Jay Clayton, Sheila Jordan, and Janet Lawson. Over the years, Maria has sung in many clubs with such top musicians as pianists Bruce Barth, Kenny Werner, and Pete Malinverni; bassists Essiet Essiet, Cameron Brown and Ed Schuller; drummers Ron Vincent and Tom Rainey, as well as the musicians featured on Soul Eyes. She has also performed on stage with acclaimed singers, including Linda Ronstadt and Maureen McGovern. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: PASCALITO NEOSTALGIA TRIO AT THE MET

Mediterranean by heart. Parisian by birth. New Yorker by choice. Latin by soul. Pascalito (Pascal Sabattier), a NYC-based French vocalist, songwriter will perform with his trio at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 14th at 9:30 pm. He is the leader of Neostalgia, a world jazz band featuring two vibrant Brazilian accompanists, pianist arranger Luiz Simas and acoustic bassist Leco Reis. They are joined by special guests Barbara Blonska (flute) and Tessa Souter (vocals). Influenced by his North African and Spanish Jewish heritage, Parisian upbringing, South American escapades, and by his adoptive New York City where he has spent most of his adult life, Pascalito is a truly international artist. His eclectic and timeless repertoire showcases inspired compositions, imaginative covers and heartfelt interpretations in both English and French. Blending pop, jazz, bossa nova, chanson, swing, flamenco, noir-ish night music, tango and more, his style can suggest influences from artists as various as Caetano Veloso, Chet Baker, Michel Legrand, Aznavour, Gainsbourg, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Claude Nougaro and Henri Salvador. Pascalito's licensed original works have been featured in the popular cable TV shows Burn Notice (USA), Damages (FX) and NCIS Los Angeles (CBS). Tonight will be the official US release of his new CDs with Neostalgia: Citizen Chanteur, performed, recorded and filmed live right here at the Metropolitan Room, and also Forbidden Colours (EP) a disc engineered during a live video session at the Grammy-award winning Bennett Studios. The albums already enjoyed a successful European preview this past summer with a sold out engagement at Sunset Sunside, one of Paris most renowned jazz clubs. A free CD package will be offered with the purchase of one admission ticket. This one-night-only performance is not to be missed as the dual French American citizen will be soon repatriating to Europe after 16 years of New York life. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MRS. SMITH - LIVE! AT THE BEECHMAN

Creator David Hanbury's comedic alter­ego Mrs. Smith will perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) pm Saturday, March 14th at 7:00 pm. He combines deftly executed character comedy with razor­sharp improvisational skills that have audiences laughing through tears. The production incorporates puppetry, video flashbacks, live singing, tap dancing, virtuosic electric guitar playing and more props than you can shake a schtick at. Mrs. Smith has been searching for her beloved cat, Carlyle, for two ­and ­a ­half years. To get over this "personal apocalypse", she's tried a variety of things: psychoanalysis, New Age therapies, and even appearing on America's Got Talent. In this latest attempt to exorcise her personal demons, she has mounted a Broadway­style "one­woman show" where her unique life story is re­enacted in song and dance -- with the help of her dapper Broadway Boys. Along the way, Mrs. Smith puts her indelible stamp on favorites such as "Cabaret", "One Night in Bangkok" and "The Ladies Who Lunch." Mrs. Smith has appeared across the country performing her distinctive blend of comedic performance art at venues as diverse as 54 Below, American Repertory Theatre / Oberon, Ars Nova, Dixon Place, The Southern Theater, and Berkeley Repertory Theatre and NBC's hit reality competition America's Got Talent. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: 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 fourteenth 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-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. 

NYC: THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOW.. EVER!!

"The Most Important Show.. Ever!!' starring Andrew Newhook will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 pm. Tonight. Ides of March Eve. It's like every other night, or is it? With your favorite cabaret stars Joyce, Drew, Audrey and Featuring Newcomer Viv!!! Oh excuse me, Vivian! They will bring you some classics, some Pop, R&B, Country Maybe, Show tunes of course and Maybe, Maybe.. Some surprises! With the help of Tom, The Piano Man, finger dancing along the keys.. And Our House Advisors, Mitch our Director and Flow, our Stage Manager, this group of stage Loving Acts will move you with their Fabulous renditions of Great Songs!! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: FLY UP! WITH JOSHUA DIXON AT THE DUPLEX

After thrilling audiences in Scott Evan Davis' PICTURE PERFECT, Joshua Dixon returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 pm with his solo cabaret debutshow, FLY UP! Featuring songs by Rogers & Hammerstein, Bastille, Andrew Lippa, & Stephen Sondheim and others, the show will explore his trials, tribulations, and triumphs of growing up Mormon, or in fact, simply growing up. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MAUREEN MCGOVERN: CELEBRATING WOMEN SINGER/ SONGWRITERS

Maureen McGovern celebrates women singer/ songwriters in her powerful new show "Sing, My Sisters, Sing!" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 12th, 13th & 14th at 7:00 pm. This is also the title of a forthcoming CD. Sing, My Sisters, Sing! includes works by iconic women singer/songwriters who changed the texture of American Popular Music with their deeply personal and timeless songs including works: Annie Lennox, Janis Ian, Carole King, Phoebe Snow, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Laura Nyro, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Amanda McBroom, and Melissa Manchester, among others. Maureen also pays tribute to her "early singing sisters:" Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Annie Ross, who paved the way by writing their own signature songs. The performance includes: "Heart Like A Wheel," "Natural Woman," "I Feel The Earth Move," "Poetry Man," "Help Me," "At Seventeen," "Come In From The Rain," "A Tisket, A Tasket," "God Bless The Child," and more! There is a $40-$100 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SAM UNDERWOOD: A SECOND IMPRESSION

Sam Underwood, best known for his work on TV shows "Dexter," "Homeland," and "The Following," leaves the psychopathic serial killer at home for one night to get back to his roots, presenting an evening of song and dance at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 14th at 9:30 pm. Featuring some special guest artists and a range of musical styles, from Broadway to Pop, there's no need to be afraid of Sam this evening! Musical direction by David Caldwell. Produced by Shoshana Feinstein. There is a $25-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DANIEL QUADRINO AT 54 BELOW

Broadway favorite, and former Newsie and "Lost Boy" Daniel Quadrino makes his solo concert debut with Ain't Been Done at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 14th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. Known for his pure tone, charming song interpretation, and effortless pop-rock styling, Daniel will be debuting his original songs, as well as singing hits by from the artists who have influences his writing - Jessie J, Sam Smith, Jason Mraz and more. When Quadrino steps into the spotlight, this is one musical coming-of-age you will NOT want to miss! In December of 2014 Quadrino made his network television debut in NBC's "Peter Pan Live!" as "Bunting," one of the "Lost Boys." He was also recently played "Albert" in the Broadway cast of Disney's Newsies, and made his debut in the 2009 revival of Bye Bye Birdie. He is a proud graduate of Pace University. The evening will be music directed and produced by Benjamin Rauhala, and will feature David Cinquegrana on the guitar, Justin Goldner on the bass, Jeremy Yaddaw on the drums, and Rauhala on the piano. There is a $15-$35 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NEWLY FORMED CABARET HALL OF FAME TO HONOR THE WORLD'S GREATEST CABARET PERFORMERS

Joseph Macchia and Bernard Furshpan of THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) are excited to announce the formation of the CABARET HALL OF FAME (CHOF), to be celebrated with an Inaugural Induction Black Tie Gala on January 16th, 2016. The mission statement of the CHOF is: To heighten the awareness and the true meaning and purpose of a Cabaret venue and performance. To reach out to a larger audience for purposes of increasing Cabaret show-goer population, reinforce the beauty of live entertainment, and create and support livelihoods of performers, venues and all support people and business in the Cabaret community. To foster and nurture new generations of performers and audiences dedicated to the intimate art form of Cabaret. The CHOF was conceived by Macchia, a longtime cabaret producer and Assistant Booking Manager of the Metropolitan Room. Managing Partner/Owner Bernie Furshpan, who is the organizational mastermind behind January 2015's triumphant Guinness Book of World Records event (which broke the record for longest continuous Variety Show), agreed immediately. They envision a future venue that will eventually house history and artifacts of Cabaret performing, as well as host events including the annual inductions. In advance of that, one of the team's first orders of business is to seek and form an International Executive Committee composed of producers, club owners, press, performers and others whose mandate it will be to select iconic candidates from around the world, from whom they will choose the first honoree for the inaugural induction ceremony on January 16, 2016. A committee and timeline for nominations and announcements will be released in the near future.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: JOAN CURTO SINGS SONDHEIM - EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T!

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: JOAN CURTO SINGS SONDHEIM - EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T!

After Dark Award-winning vocalist Joan Curto brings her new show 'Everybody Says Don't" featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays in March. Coinciding with Mr. Sondheim's 85th birthday on March 22nd, this show will celebrate this musical & lyrical genius and his contributions to American musical theater. The show will feature music from many of his shows including: Company, Follies, Anyone Can Whistle, A Little NightMusic, Merrily We Roll Along and more. Curto is one of Chicago's top cabaret performers and will be joined by other well-known Chicago musicians, Beckie Menzie on piano, and Jim Cox on bass. Joan Curto has appeared across the nation appearing in concerts and clubs celebrating the music of the Great American Songbook. Chicago based, she is a familiar face to Chicago audiences. Most recently, Joan opened the 2009 On Stage Series at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago in her new show, Shaking the Blues Away. Joan has garnered a reputation for her thoughtful interpretations of the American Songbook and performs regularly at venues throughout Chicago including The Harris Theater, Davenports, The Drury Lane Theater, Thorne Auditorium and the Claudia Cassidy Theater. She has been seen in numerous Chicago Humanities Festivals and the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Conventions. Nationally, Joan has performed in some of the top cabaret clubs and concert series including New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Gardenia in Los Angeles The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Milwaukee, The Overture Center in Madison and the Colony Hotel Palm Beach. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON 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!
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LONDON: JANIE DEE: DEE-LICIOUS, LIGHTFUL AND LOVELY!

The award winning and hugely popular actress, singer and musical theatre performer Janie Dee brings to the stage at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) her show DEE-LICIOUS, LIGHTFUL AND LOVELY! on Tuesday through Saturday, March 10th through 15th at 8:00 pm. The show is an eclectic mix of her favourite songs and stories, performed in a wide range of vocal styles including jazz, pop, ballad, Broadway and musical theatre. Janie is the winner of two Olivier Awards and The Evening Standard and Critics Circle Best Actress Award. Last year, she appeared in numerous stage shows, including the London premiere of Stephen Sondheim's "Putting It Together" and delighting audiences and critics in the acclaimed West End revival of Noel Coward's classic "Blithe Spirit" with the legendary actress Dame Angela Lansbury. Janie is currently playing Helene Hanff in "84 Charing Cross Road" at The Salisbury Playhouse. She will be accompanied by The Parker Boys - Alex Parker on piano and David Shaw-Parker on guitar. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: HOLLY PENFIELD AT THE CRAZY COQS

Holly Penfield, a luminary on the London jazz cabaret scene for over fifteen years, makes her debut at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, March 14th at 10:30 pm with her show HERE'S TO LIFE as part of the club's Late Night Series. Holly will be performing jazz and classic cabaret standards alongside songs from her acclaimed Holly Penfield Sings the Judy Garland Songbook show. Holly will be joined by her musicians Alex Hutton on piano, Nick Kacel on double bass and Simon Lee on drums. Holly, a native of San Francisco, began singing at the age of 12, trained by the legendary vocal coach Judy Davis who coached Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: SALENA JONES AND THE GEOFF EALES QUARTET AT THE PHEASANTRY

American jazz and cabaret singer Salena Jones will perform at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th at 8:30 pm. She will be joined on stage by the Geoff Eales Quartet. Salena was born Joan Elizabeth Shaw in Newport News, Virginia, the same home town as Ella Fitzgerald. Jones said, "I loved Sarah Vaughan so much and adored Lena Horne's elegance; I put them together as 'Salena.' It looked good. And I kept Joan in 'Jones.'" And that's how Salena Jones was born." Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

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CHICAGO: JOAN CURTO SINGS SONDHEIM - EVERYBODY SAYS DON'T!

After Dark Award-winning vocalist Joan Curto brings her new show 'Everybody Says Don't" featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays in March. Coinciding with Mr. Sondheim's 85th birthday on March 22nd, this show will celebrate this musical & lyrical genius and his contributions to American musical theater. The show will feature music from many of his shows including: Company, Follies, Anyone Can Whistle, A Little NightMusic, Merrily We Roll Along and more. Curto is one of Chicago's top cabaret performers and will be joined by other well-known Chicago musicians, Beckie Menzie on piano, and Jim Cox on bass. Joan Curto has appeared across the nation appearing in concerts and clubs celebrating the music of the Great American Songbook. Chicago based, she is a familiar face to Chicago audiences. Most recently, Joan opened the 2009 On Stage Series at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago in her new show, Shaking the Blues Away. Joan has garnered a reputation for her thoughtful interpretations of the American Songbook and performs regularly at venues throughout Chicago including The Harris Theater, Davenports, The Drury Lane Theater, Thorne Auditorium and the Claudia Cassidy Theater. She has been seen in numerous Chicago Humanities Festivals and the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Cabaret Conventions. Nationally, Joan has performed in some of the top cabaret clubs and concert series including New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Gardenia in Los Angeles The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Milwaukee, The Overture Center in Madison and the Colony Hotel Palm Beach. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Friday, March 13, 2015

NEWLY FORMED CABARET HALL OF FAME TO HONOR THE WORLD'S GREATEST CABARET PERFORMERS

NEWLY FORMED CABARET HALL OF FAME TO HONOR THE WORLD'S GREATEST CABARET PERFORMERS

Joseph Macchia and Bernard Furshpan of THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) are excited to announce the formation of the CABARET HALL OF FAME (CHOF), to be celebrated with an Inaugural Induction Black Tie Gala on January 16th, 2016. The mission statement of the CHOF is: To heighten the awareness and the true meaning and purpose of a Cabaret venue and performance. To reach out to a larger audience for purposes of increasing Cabaret show-goer population, reinforce the beauty of live entertainment, and create and support livelihoods of performers, venues and all support people and business in the Cabaret community. To foster and nurture new generations of performers and audiences dedicated to the intimate art form of Cabaret. The CHOF was conceived by Macchia, a longtime cabaret producer and Assistant Booking Manager of the Metropolitan Room. Managing Partner/Owner Bernie Furshpan, who is the organizational mastermind behind January 2015's triumphant Guinness Book of World Records event (which broke the record for longest continuous Variety Show), agreed immediately. They envision a future venue that will eventually house history and artifacts of Cabaret performing, as well as host events including the annual inductions. In advance of that, one of the team's first orders of business is to seek and form an International Executive Committee composed of producers, club owners, press, performers and others whose mandate it will be to select iconic candidates from around the world, from whom they will choose the first honoree for the inaugural induction ceremony on January 16, 2016. A committee and timeline for nominations and announcements will be released in the near future.

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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
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SAN DIEGO, CA: FRIDAYS WITH JANICE EDWARDS & NATHAN FRY

Janice and Nathan (Janice Edwards & Nathan Fry) perform on Fridays from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at MARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH(3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500). While Nathan's virtuosity speaks for itself, accompaniment to Janice makes for an inspired pair at they present resonant selections from their extensive list of everything from funk to country, gospel and jazz. No cover show.

LOS ANGELES: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

The world's most famous playwright meets lycra-clad '80s rock star Pat Benatar, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston and more at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm. An epic collaboration centuries in the making, Romeo & Juliet: Love Is a Battlefield features Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota as Juliet and hunky singer/ actor Rustin Cole Sailors as Romeo as they belt out some of the 80's & 90's biggest hits to tell the timeless story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. A delightfully upbeat twist to the classic story, the modern adaptation will both move you to tears and make you want to move your feet at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. There is a $20-$45 plus a 2-item minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT FEINSTEIN'S

After a sold out run in 2014, Paula West returns to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for another winter residency with an all new show featuring an ecletic mix of songs from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays, February 12th through March 22nd = at 8:00 pm on Thursdays & Fridays, and 7:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. There is an additional late night performance on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 10:00 pm. Paula West is a Bay Area favorite, known for her rich and powerful contralto voice. She has released four CDs including "Temptation" (1997) "Restless" (1999) "Come What May" (2001) and "Live at Jazz Standard" (2012). West performs across the Country as well as internationally and has shared stages with Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Scott, Oscar Brown Jr. Freddy Cole, Mose Allison, Mavis Staples and Dave Frishberg. She has been the featured vocalist with Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center, performed at the White House and had a sold out debut at the Maison de la Musique in Paris. She'll be joined onstage by her four piece band that includes Adam Schulman and Bruce Barth on piano, Barak Mori and John Witala on bass, Ed Cherry on guitar and Jerome Jennings on drums and, together, they will take their Feinstein's audiences on a musical journey through the ages. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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ST. LOUIS. MO: BEN NORDSTROM - LIVING IN THE MOMENT

Ben Nordstrom brings his show 'Living In The Moment' to THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 - www.LicketyTix ) on Friday & Saturday, March 13th & 14th at 8:00 pm as part of the GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL SPRING 2015. As one of the most popular and sought after performers in St. Louis, Ben performs everywhere - Stages, the MUNY, the Rep, and many of our professional companies. He has wholeheartedly embraced cabaret, and cabaret is lucky to have him. Neal Richardson serves are Music Director and Ethan Edwards directs. There is a $30-$35 cover.

CHICAGO: SILVER SCREEN: LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES

The group Head Over Heels, starring three of Chicago's favorite, comedic ingenues: Anslee Burns, Casi Maggio and Eliza Morris return to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830), on Fridays March 13th and 20th and Thursday, April 2nd in 'Silver Screen: Let's go to the Movies'. It will be a night honoring Hollywood and all the iconic songs that made us laugh, made us cry and provided the perfect soundtrack for our first make out session. Join the lights, camera and all the action with Head Over Heels and hear their stories through song as they celebrate their favorite movie memories in this night of cabaret hilarity. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC & MID-ATLANTIC STATES - FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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MONTCLAIR, NJ: "TONY BENNETT & BILL EVANS - THE LEGENDARY RECORDINGS"

'Tony Bennett & Bill Evans - The Legendary Recordings" will be performed by The Joel Zelnik Trio and Grammy nominee vocalist Annette Sanders at TRUMPETS JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT (Six Depot Square, Montclair, NJ - 973-744-2600) on Friday, March 13th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. This timely program is based on the dialogues between Joel Zelnik and Bill Evans, a 7 time Grammy Award Winner and NJ resident, at the "Village Gate" in NYC, during the mid-1960's. Signature Evans works are performed and Joel plays pieces he enjoys that show the Evans influence. Highlighted is the collaboration of Bill Evans & Tony Bennett during 1975 and '77, which yielded some of the best recordings in the history of jazz. Few listeners realized that Tony Bennett was as much of a jazz singer as almost anybody; he had already made a handful of albums in a small jazz combo format, but these were far lesser known than his big chart hits. Then, in 1975, he made what would be his supreme statement in the jazz field, the first of two albums with the remarkable pianist Bill Evans. Joel had the great fortune of playing at the Top of the Gate in NYC during the mid 60's, on Monday nights. It was on these Mondays that he split sets with the Bill Evans Trio, and his greatness has stayed with Joel right up to the present. They reprise this remarkable collaboration of American Art Song at its finest, by recapturing the virility and expressiveness in these performances. It is a beautiful surprising repertoire - no Gershwin, no Ellington, no blues. They're mostly songs associated with great female singers: Mabel Mercer and Billie Holiday, as well as Bill Evans' own "Waltz For Debby" with Gene Lees' lyrics. Call for cover/minimum information.

PALM BEACH, FL: STEVE TYRELL AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Steve Tyrell will perform at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 10th through 21st at 8:00 pm. Steve Tyrell is returning for his seventh engagement in the Royal Room, where he made his debut in January 2008. The Grammy Award-winning vocalist is truly a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride II, Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. He has appeared with The Boston Pops, twice with The New York Pops, The Nashville Symphony, and The Houston Symphony on several occasions. At the request of the Sinatra family and Quincy Jones, Tyrell was the featured performer with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra at their season opening concert in which Frank Sinatra was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. Also at the request of the Sinatra family, he reprised that performance this past May at Carnegie Hall. This is one of the rare times the family has reached into the vault of original Sinatra arrangements to share them with another artist. In 2005, after the passing of the legendary Bobby Short, Steve was asked by New York City's Cafe Carlyle to take over their revered Holiday Season of November and December, which Mr. Short had not missed in 36 years. Now Steve has become a fixture in New York and has played the Cafe Carlyle to record crowds for the last 6 years. As an artist, all 7 of his American Standards albums have achieved top 5 status on Billboard's Jazz charts, and his first album "A New Standard" was amongst the best selling jazz albums for over five years. For each guest there will be a $110 cover charge Tuesday through Thursday, and a $125 cover charge on Friday Saturday, plus a $20 minimum for food and beverage; $130 cover charge for premium seating on Tuesday through Thursday and $145 on Friday and Saturday.

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

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT A MOSCOW 57

Jazz/ cabaret vocalist Mary Foster Conklin performs on Friday nights at MOSCOW57 ON DELANCEY (168 1/2 Delancey Street, NYC - 212-260-5775) at 8:00 pm. on Friday, January 30th the club celebrated its one year anniversary on the corner where Loisaida meets the Williamsburg Bridge. Owned by Ellen Kaye, singer/ pioneer/ force of nature, who nightly hosts the best party in town with a rotating group of artistsecalls it Hobohemia - A Rendezvous of Strangers. Mary sings a short set every Friday, with Ethan Fein on guitar and Benjamin Franklin Brown on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: CAROLYN MONTGOMERY-FORANT: VISIBLE PHOENIX

MAC, Back Stage Bistro and Nightlife Award winning singer, songwriter and recording artist Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, returns to the New York City stage in her first solo show in eight years! Her show 'Visible Phoenix' continues at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm, with additional shows scheduled for Fridays, April 10th and May 8th, 2015 - all shows at 7:00 pm. Musical direction is by Jon Weber, and the show features a five-piece band and Carolyn's trio of back-up singers, The Fine Whine. Montgomery-Forant returned to the stage one year ago, in January 2014. Within nine short months, she was featured in the acclaimed review The Amanda McBroom Project (directed by Broadway's Arthur Masella, and co-starring Karen Akers, Mandy Gonzales, Lacretta Ross and KT Sullivan) at the Studio Theater in New York City; she appeared in the popular series Broadway by the Year at Town Hall and she co-starred at 54 Below to standing room only crowds in the hit show Dirty Little Songs. In addition, Montgomery-Forant took her fledging solo act to Davenport's in Chicago, The Hackney Attic in London, and Martuni's in San Francisco, delighting audiences and critics alike. Directed by Eric Michael Gillett, this comeback tour de force incorporates music from a wide range of genres and eras, original comedy, and a few songs with music and lyrics by Montgomery-Forant herself. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

Distorted Diznee is an outrageous Las Vegas-style parody revue of some of America's most beloved animated classics presented on Fridays at 10:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Be Part of Our World as a troupe of fabulous drag queens, including Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Brenda Dharling and Bob The Drag Queen, takes you on a twisted - and very adult - journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This ever-evolving 75-minute non-stop extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies" with a bit of Cher, Patti LuPone, Idina Menzel and Rihanna thrown in for good measure! The series was created by Dallas DuBois, a trained musical theater actor whose credits have included film, television and Off-Broadway productions. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. Tickets available at 212-352-3101 or https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/9974707

NYC: LINDA PURL - MIDNIGHT CARAVAN

Linda Purl is thrilled to be back at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with her new concert tour Midnight Caravan: Celebrating the Great Ladies of the Glamorous Nightclub Era. Performances are Thursday & Friday, March 12th & 13th at 7:00 pm. Midnight Caravan salutes the great women singing stars of the 1940s and '50s - from Ella Fitzgerald to Judy Garland to Rosemary Clooney - as they reign over the swanky, sexy supper clubs of the era. From sultry ballads to hot Latin jazz arrangements of Broadway tunes, the show features classic standards like My Romance, Shall We Dance and Caravan, and conjures a nighttime world where the surroundings are posh, the drinks keep flowing, and nobody goes to bed before three. Purl has toured extensively with her solo concert Come Rain or Come Shine, with Lee Lessack in tributes to both Berlin and Mercer as well as with Gregory Harrison in A Night to Remember. Her recordings include the solo albums Alone Together and Out of this World - Live with special guest Desi Arnaz, Jr. Linda is currently recurring on the new CBS drama Reckless; has recently been seen in recurring roles on True Blood as Barbara Pelt, The Office as Helene Beasley and on the Emmy Award winning Homeland as Elizabeth Gaines. She has starred in over 45 made-for-TV movies, and is especially known for her series roles Charlene Matlock on Matlock and Ashley Pfister, Fonzie's fiancee, on Happy Days. Her performances on Broadway include the Tony nominated musical The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Getting and Spending, and The Baby Dance. She has toured regional theatres extensively. Credits include The King and I, Oliver, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Three Penny Opera, The Merchant of Venice, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Road to Mecca and The Year of Magical Thinking. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: GONE TOO SOON SERIES: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

Award Winning Cabaret Producer Joseph Macchia brings you his new series Gone Too Soon, in tribute to singers who have left us way too early. One Friday, March 13th at 9:30 pm some of the best singers in New York City will pay tribute to Michael Jackson at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Performers scheduled to appear include Brandi Massey, Jay Ober Michael Lewis Mejia, Christopher Anthony, Henry Beau Howard, Sly Young, David Hernandez, and Alicia Tomasko. The evening will be musical directed by Maestro Yaz. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: ANDREW HOFMAN. POWERFUL SONGS. NO APOLOGIES.

Australian actor Andrew Hofman returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm with his exciting show "Powerful Songs. No Apologies." featuring songs from Broadway, Australia & Peter Allen. In Australia, he worked intensively with Australian actor and coach Nic Bishop, Australia's most recognized improv teacher Lyn Pierse & Lifetime Member of the Actor's Studio, acclaimed director and acting coach Jeneffa Soldatic. Andrew garnered roles in theatre, musicals and television in Sydney where Soldatic identified Andrew's extraordinary talent and passion. She promptly introduced him to world renowned acting coaches in the US; Susan Batson (Award winning director & acting coach for Nicole Kidman, Juliette Binoche & Oprah Winfrey) and Elizabeth Kemp (Associate Artistic Director & Member of the Board of Directors of the Actor's Studio). Upon invitation to continue working with Batson and Kemp and to begin his career in the US, Andrew relocated to New York City in the summer of 2012 and has been working consistently and closely with these inspirational mentors. He also continued to develop into a professional singer; training with Broadway and Juilliard singing coaches Mary Setrakian and Karen Nimereala. Equipped with such a vast range of skills that allow him to work across all mediums, from film and theatre to musicals and music recording, Andrew maintains excellence throughout his many crafts. More importantly, he is committed to fulfilling that which he learned about acting all those years ago in that workshop with Sam Worthington; to tell important stories about human beings that reveal the truth. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MOLLY POPE LIKES YOUR STATUS

Molly Pope, brassy belter/ whiskey guzzler/ benevolent lunatic - will introduce a new 4-month concert series at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, March 13th at 9:30 pm. Molly is fresh off her acclaimed Off Broadway performances in Found at the Atlantic Theater Company and Horseplay, or the Fickle Mistress at La Mama ETC /Theatre Askew. With the new show "Molly Pope Likes Your Status", she sheds all pretense of humility and shamelessly entreats you to adore her for an hour while she prances about making loud noises. Unable to deny that she defines her self-worth entirely via social media notifications, Molly exploits her fragile ego and vocal chops for your entertainment. Expect the unexpected juxtapositions of song and substance alongside a healthy helping of her roots in The Great American Songbook. Over-sharing? Of course. Sing-a-long? Yes. Three encores? Why not. Molly's shows have played Joe's Pub, Feinstein's at the Regency, Ars Nova, The Laurie Beechman Theater and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Australia. She has also performed at The Cafe Carlyle ("Tales From The Jazz Age"), the Afterglow Festival in Provincetown and "Our Hit Parade" at Joe's Pub. Other stage credits include Dan Fishback's The Material World at Dixon Place and Wonderful Town at Gallery Players. This show - featuring Music Director Brian Nash at the piano - will be performed additionally on Friday nights, April 10th; May 8th and June 12th, all at 9:30 pm. There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SUSAN WINTER, "A WOMAN FOR ALL SEASONS."

Susan Winter moves to DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm with a reprise of her newest show, titled "Susan Winter, A Woman for All Seasons." Susan will be singing some of her latest favorite songs set to fabulous Tedd Firth arrangements, as she tells stories of coming to terms with ... well, coming to terms. Alex Rybek is at the piano, with Tom Hubbard on bass. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MAUREEN MCGOVERN: CELEBRATING WOMEN SINGER/ SONGWRITERS

Maureen McGovern celebrates women singer/ songwriters in her powerful new show "Sing, My Sisters, Sing!" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, March 10th and Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 12th, 13th & 14th at 7:00 pm. This is also the title of a forthcoming CD. Sing, My Sisters, Sing! includes works by iconic women singer/songwriters who changed the texture of American Popular Music with their deeply personal and timeless songs including works: Annie Lennox, Janis Ian, Carole King, Phoebe Snow, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Laura Nyro, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Amanda McBroom, and Melissa Manchester, among others. Maureen also pays tribute to her "early singing sisters:" Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Annie Ross, who paved the way by writing their own signature songs. The performance includes: "Heart Like A Wheel," "Natural Woman," "I Feel The Earth Move," "Poetry Man," "Help Me," "At Seventeen," "Come In From The Rain," "A Tisket, A Tasket," "God Bless The Child," and more! There is a $40-$100 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: A SOPHISTICATED LADIES REUNION AT 54 BELOW

Sophisticated Ladies opened on Broadway, in March of 1981, so join the fun at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, March 13th at 9:30 pm when original cast members and co-stars Valarie Pettiford, Terri Klausner, and Ty Stephens reunite. This terrific trio met doing the show, and have remained best buddies for over three decades. You'll thrill to some of The Duke's greatest hits, and these talented entertainers will also bring elements of their individual acts to the evening. You will take the A Train on a thrill ride that will make you hollerHit Me With A Hot Note and I Love You Madly to these award-winning performers, under the brilliant musical direction of Ron Abel. There is a $30-$65 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: GONE TOO SOON SERIES: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: GONE TOO SOON SERIES: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE

Award Winning Cabaret Producer Joseph Macchia brings you his new series Gone Too Soon, in tribute to singers who have left us way too early. One Friday, March 13th at 9:30 pm some of the best singers in New York City will pay tribute to Michael Jackson at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Performers scheduled to appear include Brandi Massey, Jay Ober Michael Lewis Mejia, Christopher Anthony, Henry Beau Howard, Sly Young, David Hernandez, and Alicia Tomasko. The evening will be musical directed by Maestro Yaz. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT A MOSCOW 57

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT A MOSCOW 57

Jazz/ cabaret vocalist Mary Foster Conklin performs on Friday nights at MOSCOW57 ON DELANCEY (168 1/2 Delancey Street, NYC - 212-260-5775) at 8:00 pm. on Friday, January 30th the club celebrated its one year anniversary on the corner where Loisaida meets the Williamsburg Bridge. Owned by Ellen Kaye, singer/ pioneer/ force of nature, who nightly hosts the best party in town with a rotating group of artistsecalls it Hobohemia - A Rendezvous of Strangers. Mary sings a short set every Friday, with Ethan Fein on guitar and Benjamin Franklin Brown on bass. Call for cover/minimum information.
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