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Saturday, May 23, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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SAN DIEGO, CA: SATURDAYS WITH CAROL CURTIS

Carol Curtis performs at MARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH(3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500) pm Saturdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The musical road from Riverside, California to San Diego rambles through Nevada, Oklahoma and almost every state in between, where Carol Curtis traveled as a musician. With a degree in music education from Oklahoma State University, she inspired young minds for several years, only to return to her true calling: cabaret-style singing. Playing the audience as skillfully as she plays piano and guitar, Carol weaves an eclectic mix of torch songs, Broadway and standards into an evening of fun repartee. No cover charge.

LOS ANGELES: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

Kate Pazakis and Bradley Bredeweg present "Romeo & Juliet: Love is a Battlefield" at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Saturday & Sunday, May 23rd & 24th at 8:00 pm. At last! The world's most famous playwright meets lycra-clad '80s rock star Pat Benatar. 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 Benatar'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 cover.

LOS ANGELES: LINDEN WADDELL WITH "HELLO AGAIN! THE SONGS OF ALLAN SHERMAN" 

Linden Waddell presents "Hello Again! The Songs Of Allan Sherman" at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Saturday & Sunday, May 23rd & 24th at 9:00 pm. The show is a comedic musical romp through the brilliant parody lyrics of Allan Sherman, best known for "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh (A Letter from Camp)." Only attend if you love to laugh! Linden Waddell is accompanied by her musical director Marjorie Poe. The show is directed and choreographed by Janet Miller and produced and conceived by Linden Waddell. As a singer, Linden performs standards, musical theatre and jazz. She has produced and performed in many cabaret revues What Every Woman Wants•to Sing and Naked Women Baring Souls Through Song, as well as her own one-woman cabaret acts. Wanting a hand in all of production, Linden also produced, wrote, edited, and starred with Tim Bennett in their own comedy television show, I Really Like Skunks. She has been featured in television and film, has appeared in numerous commercials, and performs her written word at Venice's Beyond Baroque and other venues. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: BILL A. JONES AT VITELLO'S

Best known as an actor ("Rod Remington" from Fox TV's Glee) Bill A. Jones will perform at VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905) on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:00 pm. Jones is also an acclaimed singer who has opened for Tony Bennett, Steve Tyrell, The Mills Brothers, and toured with The Glenn Miller Orchestra. Southern California audiences know him from his multiple area appearances with Big Bands, and his two well received CDs, "Frankly," and "I've Heard That Song, Big Band Songbook." There is a $20-$45 cover plus a 2-item minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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SAN JOSE: THEN AND NOW WITH THUY LINH, AKA TL

SOCIETY CABARET SAN JOSE AT PAOLO'S RESTAURANT (333 West San Carlos Street #150, San Jose, CA - 408-676-6471) presents Thuy Linh, aka Tl on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:00 pm. TL is the first Vietnamese American Jazz vocalist of the bay area. A petite chanteuse with a surprisingly low and rich pitch, Ms. Linh glides warmly between lyrical sensuality and pensive nostalgia. With a one of a kind style and an exotic sound Ms. Linh will mesmerize you with her soothing vocals and vivacious stage charm. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN WITH LAUGHING MATTERS: THE LIFE & LAUGHS OF CAROL BURNETT

Hilary Feldman presents 'Laughing Matters: the Life & Laughs of Carol Burnett' at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays, May 9th, 16th & 23rd at 8:00 pm. The world has enjoyed a love affair with Carol Burnett for over 50 years. Her peerless, fearless character acting and delightful, self-effacing personality made her Lucille Ball's rightful successor as the red-headed Queen of Television Comedy. Carol can do it all: sing, dance, act, make you laugh, and break your heart. But it was the laughs that led her from hardship and poverty to becoming the shining star that audiences fell head over heels for (often while Carol was doing just that). Take a stroll into that famous little circle of light, as Hilary guides your tour of Carol Burnett's life and laughs. Oh, and laughter is better shared, so be sure to bring a friend! You'll be so glad we had this time together! Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET EVENTS FOR FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR FLORIDA & SOUTHERN 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!
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COCOA BEACH, FL: LORRI HAFER WITH MIKE HAFER AT HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB

World renowned Big Band/ Jazz vocalist Lorri Hafer, with her husband Mike Hafer on piano, will be performing at HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB(7 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL - 321-783-4559) on Friday & Saturday, May 22,d & 23rd, 3 sets nightly from 8:00 pm. Lorri was the lead vocalist with the Hillside Singers on their worldwide hit, "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing In Perfect Harmony". She is a sultry singer who has performed with several prestigious Big Bands including the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Les Brown's Band Of Renown. She is currently an "on air" personality for the "Music Of Your Life " radio network. She and her husband Mike will be joined by bassist Al Dodds, and drummer Stan Soloko for an evening of Lorri's favorite jazz standards, and selections from her CD, "The Very Thought Of You". Call for cover/minimum information.
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PALM BEACH, FL: T. OLIVER REID AT THE ROYAL ROOM CABARET

T. Oliver Reid will perform at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Saturdays, May 23rd & 30th at 8:00 pm. A native of the small town of Gastonia North Carolina, T. Oliver Reid has been performing since he could walk and talk. The youngest of 4 children, he began singing in the choir of St. Stephen's AME Zion church, as part of a very musical family. By the age of nine he had terrorized his family enough by singing the entire cast recording of "Annie" every afternoon and soon found himself on the stage of The Little Theater of Gastonia in the musical, "Shenandoah", thanks to Debbie Rhyne and George Gray, beginning a loving and nurturing relationship with performing that has lasted 30 years and is still going strong. T. Oliver performed throughout his childhood and adolescence, with the guidance of George Gray, Andrew Millard, Mark Hyde, Rebecca Rhyne, Debbie Rhyne and Trip McGill. After Graduating from high school, he was awarded a scholarship, talent based of course, to The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. While studying Music with a focus on Vocal Performance, he had the privilege and great fortune to study with Frederick Moses, Phyllis Tektonidis and Glenn Seibert who taught, not only, technique but the artistry of good musicianship and self preservation. During his experience at UNCSA, he was also lucky enough to study with Victoria Bussert, David Craig, Gerald Freedman, Matilda Nichol, Duncan Noble and Melissa Hayden Two days after graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Music, he began work on the 2nd National tour of "Once On This Island". T. Oliver subsequently performed in the 2nd national tour of "Guys & Dolls" and in other regional theaters before making his way to New York City and Broadway. His Broadway credits include "Chicago", "Kiss Me Kate", "Follies", "Thoroughly Modern Milllie", "Never Gonna Dance", "La Cage Aux Folles", "The Wedding Singer", "Mary Poppins", "Damn Yankees" and the 25th Anniversary concert of "Dreamgirls". T. Oliver has been lucky enough to work with some of the Great White Way's brightest and best performers including Chita Rivera, Bryan Stokes Mitchell, Jane Krakowski, Karen Ziemba, Blythe Danner, Judith Ivey, Marin Mazzie, Sutton Foster, and Robert Goulet. The list of Directors, Choreographers and Musical Directors he has had the great fortune to work with include the likes of Michael Blakemore, Kathleen Marshall, Rob Marshall, Rob Ashford, Casey Nicolaw, Matthew Warchus, Jerry Zaks, Ann Reinking, Jerry Mitchell and Sir Richard Eyre. T. Oliver Reid is the winner of the Metropolitan Room's "2010 Metrostar Challenge" and was also a featured artist in The 21st New York Cabaret Convention. Call for cover/minimum information.

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

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC & MID-ATLANTIC STATES 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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NEW HOPE, PA: "THANK YOU LES: A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL"

Lou Pallo (Guitar), Gary Mazaroppi (Bass), John Colianni (Piano) are back at THE RRAZZ ROOM IN NEW HOPE (6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA - 888-596-1027 - ) on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. "Les Paul's Trio: A Jazz Tribute to Les" features the late guitar giant's trio performing with special guests. Since Les Paul's death in 2009, his Trio - Lou Pallo on guitar, John Colianni on piano and Gary Mazaroppi on bass, has carried on his legacy, performing Monday nights at The Iridium Jazz Club in NYC with special guests that have included guitar heroes from a variety of genres, including Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, Ted Nugent, and Robert Randolph among others. There is a $30-$45 cover. 

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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: JUNE IS JUDY GARLAND MONTH 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 performances scheduled for Saturdays, May 30th and June 13th, 20th and 27th - all shows 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.
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NYC: ALBERTO CARRION CELEBRATES CD RELEASE AT THE MET

Alberto Carrion, Spanish guitarist, will give a concert at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), as part of a live tour celebrating the release of his new album "Poesia en el Pentagrama". Many European cities have already enjoyed this live show, and in this show Alberto will offer us a chance to see and hear this wonderful concert. His music is fused with Classic, Latin, Jazz and especially Flamenco. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TYLER MODELE: BOY NEXT DOOR AT THE DUPLEX

Tyler Modele brings his show 'Boy Next Door' to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. Tyler Modele has exploded onto the New York City Pop scene with an inescapable force. A graduate from Pepperdine University in Vocal Music and Theatre, Tyler Modele is a cut above the rest. His unique blend of dance, electronica, pop and his distinct singing are infectious; Tyler's eloquently erotic style of movement, matchless look and vibrant sound stand apart from what is currently emerging on the NYC music scene. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: COLE ESCOLA IS THE FIRST GAY PRESIDENT

After selling out every show last year, alt-comedy star Cole Escola brings his smash hit one-man sketch show "Cole Escola is the First Gay President" back to disgusting New York, and THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Saturday, May 23rd at 9:30 pm. Each show is a completely new hour of entertaining material. Comedian, writer, and mega-talent Cole Escola creates and performs a brand-new evening of sketches and characters every month in this live solo show. It's garnered celebrity buzz and media coverage from a full-page feature in TimeOut New York to a tweet from Lena Dunham. Irreverent, unique, and actually funny, Cole's talents have landed him roles on TV shows such as "Nurse Jackie," Law & Order," "Smash," and his own cult-hit sketch comedy show "Jeffery & Cole Casserole." Cole Escola is the First Gay President will become a part of history. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ERIN CROSS AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Erin Cross will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. Erin brings a unique stylistic viewpoint to whatever she sings, and in this program, she gives voice to 20th century classics with a sound that is as fresh as it is sensuous. In her Art, she has a need that she cannot deny: to allow her soul to speak through whatever music she sings. As has been the way with artists such as Patsy Cline, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt, Erin has found her authentic voice despite a string of stops, starts and diversions. What once seemed challenging and unreachable has proven to lead to her to destiny's door. Erin's debut at The Metropolitan Room promises a night of music that is sure to touch a part of your soul while paying homage to the music that has touched hers. Over a year in the making, Erin Cross at The Metropolitan Room is pinnacle event enroute to Erin's destiny, the absolute need to sing. The show has taken many directions, always returning to the same core artists and their work. Patsy Cline, Carole King, KD Lang and Billy Joel to name a few, have served as Erin's inspiration through her artistic exploration. It is the honesty of their soul through music that moves us and compels to hear what they have to say. Armed with not only a solid vocal foundation, Erin holds both a Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music Education. Simply put, when Erin is not on the stage performing, you may walk into her classroom and find her working, or "performing" with her middle school students as Choral and Drama Director. Although trained classically, Erin is very passionate about musical theatre and the music that moves her. Erin has studied tirelessly to execute the seamless vocal transition through not only classical repertoire and musical theatre, but jazz, pop and rock as well as other contemporary styles. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM PRESENTS COLLIN MARRERO

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) presents Collin Marrero on Saturday, May 23rd at 9:00 pm. With a range that encompasses all octaves, Collin enjoys the thrill of rendering his audiences speechless by visiting glass-shattering highs and the guttural basement-dwelling lows. In addition to his dynamic range, his voice is full of warmth, emotion and a graceful power that has been found in the legendary performers of yester-year. From pop to R&B, soul to jazz, and even the theatrical, his voice combines elements of these genres fluidly, with the end result a spectacularly broken mold. He began his professional music career on the stages of the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, working his way up the ranks from chorus boy to leading man, continually wowing crowds with his scale straddling. Collin has played well over two dozen roles and counting, allowing his stage presence to develop steadily stronger. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: "TOO BLONDES" - A ONE WOMAN SHOW FEATURING SAVANNAH BROWN AND CHASE O'DONNELL

Savannah Brown and Chase O'Donnell are two recent college grads navigating their way through life. They will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:30 pm with a show full of songs and sketches to inform you on the ups and downs of being a twenty something girl in the Big Apple. Gavin Leatherwood, on guitar, serves as musical director, along with fellow guitarist Oliver Switzer. Savannah Brown, a 2014 graduate of the UCLA School of Theatre, Film, and Television, is currently living, working, and studying in New York City. Theatre credits include: "Desire Under the Elms," "The Sound of Music," "Guys and Dolls," and "Meet Me in St. Louis," among others. She recently made her network television debut on The Lifetime Movie Network and will begin filming her first feature this month. Chase O'Donnell recently made the move to New York City from Los Angeles to make her off-Broadway debut in One Day the Musical. Chase graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BFA in acting. Theater credits include, Inappropriate (Odyssey Theater), Metamorphoses (Ensemble Theater Company), and Meet Me in St. Louis (Cabrillo Music Theater). She is also writing and creating new material with Savannah Brown. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY

After selling out an often-extended Off-Broadway run in 2013 (which attracted the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joan Rivers, RuPaul and SNL's Kate McKinnon), a national tour, a 3-month Australian tour (where she was nominated for the Aussie equivalent of a Tony Award), and a summer run in Provincetown, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon will return to New York with the World Premiere of THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY, a new musical comedy co-starring composer and musician Major Scales. This limited engagement begins performances May 21st at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Thursday through Sunday, May 21st through 24th at 7:00 pm and Thursday through Saturday, May 28th through 30th, with matinee performances on Sundays, May 24th & 31st at 1:00 pm. The show returns for more appearances in April. Dr. Dan and Kitty Witless were put on ice in the Twenties, and had their entire music catalogue purloined by today's pop artists. Now the hottest act ever frozen alive is back again, with more swinging hits from their stolen songbook! There's only one problem: Kitty's "in a family way" and no one's quite sure where the kid came from. Can The Vaudevillians still put on a show while bringing up baby? Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen, a musician, writer and performer based in Seattle. He has written everything from award-winning New York shows on the east coast to music for amateur adult films on the west. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre), Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre), and Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). In 2014 he was nominated for the Helpmann Award (alongside the likes of Cate Blanchett, Ivo Van Hove, Denis O'Hare and Baz Luhrmann), the Australian equivalent of a Tony, for his performanace in The Vaudevillians. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: GINGER MINJ - CROSSDRESSER FOR CHRIST - THE MUSICAL

Current RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Ginger Minj will make her New York City debut with the premiere of "Crossdresser For Christ - The Musical" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). This night of preaching to the perverted runs Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd at 10:00 pm with a special drag brunch show on Sunday, May 24th at 4:00 pm. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth. And it was fabulous! So begins "Crossdresser For Christ - The Musical", a musical comedy that tracks Ginger Minj's quest for spiritual enlightenment in song and story. Raised as a Southern Baptist in Lake County, Florida the self-described "chubby little lady-boy" gets tired of having hell and damnation shoved down her throat. So she begins her own search for alternative answers. It is a wild and wacky journey that promises to have you on your knees before the night is over. A relig-ish experience. Ginger Minj has long reigned as The Comedy Queen of The South, with the pageant titles, including "Miss Gay United States 2013," "Miss National Comedy Queen 2012" and others. Originally from Leesburg, Florida, she now calls Orlando home. Minj cites classic funny ladies Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball as her idols. Ginger's future career goals, in addition to winning the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," on "RuPaul's Drag Race" is to follow in the footsteps of similar plus-sized comedians like Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson. And she's already got the acting credits; before becoming Ginger Minj, this talented performer was a child actor starring in a series of Christian movies and books on tape, and even won a Best Actor Award for the state of Florida in 2002. Tickets are $22 plus a $20 food/drink minimum. A $40 VIP ticket including priority seating and meet-and-greet is also available. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com.

NYC: MELBA MOORE AT 54 BELOW

Grammy nominee and Tony Award winner Melba Moore takes the stage at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd at 7:00 pm. Hailing from a musical family, Ms. Moore graduated from the famed Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey. At the encouragement of her parents, she went on to pursue music education at Montclair State University where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education Degree. However, her inner voice told her to see if she could make it as a performer. After listening to that inner voice, she landed roles in classic shows such as Hair, Les Miserables, and Purlie, for which she earned her Tony Award. Although Ms. Moore enjoyed working on Broadway, she never forgot her first love of music. She has recorded several albums and has enjoyed great success musically with such chart topping songs as "Love's Comin' At Ya," "Living For Your Love," and "Read My Lips," for which she received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal. From this show one can expect to hear everything from the works that earned her star status on the Great White Way to the chart topping hits from her recording career. There is a $40-$85 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BRADY VS. PARTRIDGE: THE BARDY BUNCH

"Brady Vs. Partridge: The Bardy Bunch" will be performed at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, May 23rd at 9:30 pm. It's 1975 and The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family are brought together on one cabaret stage by an accidental double booking. In a competition fiercer than when The Jackson 5 took on the Osmonds, the two television families will compete for your vote to win one precious prize. Enjoy Brady and Partridge hits, including "I Think I Love You," "It's A Sunshine Day," and "I Woke Up in Love This Morning," plus several hits from the 70s, starring the cast of The Bardy Bunch: The War of the Families Partridge and Brady in a showcase of star-crossed love pairings and twisted sitcom charm. Featuring Sean McDermott (Miss Saigon, Falsettos), Kristy Cates (Wicked), and Lori Hammel (Mamma Mia). There is a $30-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: HAJJAR HOOLIGANS STARRING MICHAEL AND BRIAN HAJJAR

Identical twins Michael and Brian Hajjar celebrate the end of their collegiate musical theatre adventure with an unforgettable night full of music and laughter at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. While studying musical theatre at NYU Steinhardt, Michael and Brian have performed in main stage collegiate productions, off-Broadway, in a cappella groups, and more. There is a $20-$40 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SYD STRAW / THE WINTERPILLS AT JOE'S PUB

Vocalist, singer/songwriter, and guitarist Syd Straw plays a double-feature show with The Winterpills at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. Straw first made a name for herself as part of the Golden Palominos, a band led by Anton Fier that enjoyed a cult following in the 1980s. Her Capricorn Records debut, War and Peace, was released in 1996, and since then, her unique blend of folk-rock and blues-rock has found a home with Triple A (adult album alternative) radio stations and their audiences around the country. Straw released Surprise in 1990 to good reviews. That recording chronicled Straw's emergence as a songwriter; she had thought of herself primarily as a song interpreter before that. On Surprise, Straw was joined by Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), John Doe (X), Ry Cooder, Daniel Lanois, Don Was, Richard Thompson, and Marshall Crenshaw. Straw is an enormously gifted vocalist and songwriter who has her own distinct musical vision, as evidenced on her self-produced War and Peace. That vision is a rootsy one, with lots of country and blues influences. The 14 originals on the record prove it. Although she didn't set out to, she also plays rhythm guitar on many of the tracks on the album. Starting with their self-titled debut in 2005, Winterpills have built a vibrant career with their exquisite chamber-pop songs." From the group's origins one cold winter in 2004 as a song circle for heartache, the band has truly blossomed, releasing three full-length albums: a self-titled effort in 2005, The Light Divides in 2007 and Central Chambers in 2008 and the 2010 E.P. Tuxedo of Ashes. 2012's All My Lovely Goners embraced the hushed vocal harmonies and graceful chamber-pop sound the group has made its trademark, while pushing the quintet into new sonic realms. In October, 2014, Winterpills released their 5th full-length, the archival cover's project Echolalia. There is a $20 cover. 

NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: LOVE IS CRAZY!

After sold-out performances in Paris, London, San Francisco, and Australia, Justin Vivian Bond returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday through Monday (Memorial Day Weekrnd), Mat 22nd through 25th at 9:30 pm, with "Love is Crazy!", an evening in celebration of obsession, sex, romance and all their queer and mysterious complications. Accompanied by Nathann Carrera on guitar, Claudia Chopek on violin, and under the musical direction of Matt Ray, Mx Bond displays v's legendarily twisted wit, along with songs from Dendrophile and Silver Wells, numbers from v's stage and film appearances. Expect the unexpected because, let's face it, LOVE IS CRAZY!!! There is a $25 cover.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN WITH LAUGHING MATTERS: THE LIFE & LAUGHS OF CAROL BURNETT

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN WITH LAUGHING MATTERS: THE LIFE & LAUGHS OF CAROL BURNETT

Hilary Feldman presents 'Laughing Matters: the Life & Laughs of Carol Burnett' at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays, May 9th, 16th & 23rd at 8:00 pm. The world has enjoyed a love affair with Carol Burnett for over 50 years. Her peerless, fearless character acting and delightful, self-effacing personality made her Lucille Ball's rightful successor as the red-headed Queen of Television Comedy. Carol can do it all: sing, dance, act, make you laugh, and break your heart. But it was the laughs that led her from hardship and poverty to becoming the shining star that audiences fell head over heels for (often while Carol was doing just that). Take a stroll into that famous little circle of light, as Hilary guides your tour of Carol Burnett's life and laughs. Oh, and laughter is better shared, so be sure to bring a friend! You'll be so glad we had this time together! Call for cover/minimum information.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN COCOA BEACH, FL: LORRI HAFER WITH MIKE HAFER AT HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN COCOA BEACH, FL: LORRI HAFER WITH MIKE HAFER AT HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB

World renowned Big Band/ Jazz vocalist Lorri Hafer, with her husband Mike Hafer on piano, will be performing at HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB(7 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL - 321-783-4559) on Friday & Saturday, May 22,d & 23rd, 3 sets nightly from 8:00 pm. Lorri was the lead vocalist with the Hillside Singers on their worldwide hit, "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing In Perfect Harmony". She is a sultry singer who has performed with several prestigious Big Bands including the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Les Brown's Band Of Renown. She is currently an "on air" personality for the "Music Of Your Life " radio network. She and her husband Mike will be joined by bassist Al Dodds, and drummer Stan Soloko for an evening of Lorri's favorite jazz standards, and selections from her CD, "The Very Thought Of You". Call for cover/minimum information.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: JUNE IS JUDY GARLAND MONTH AT DON'T TELL MAMA!

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: JUNE IS JUDY GARLAND MONTH 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 performances scheduled for Saturdays, May 30th and June 13th, 20th and 27th - all shows 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.
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JUNE 2nd SPECIAL BENEFIY IN NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG - KAREN AKERS HEADLINES THE SHOW!

JUNE 2nd SPECIAL BENEFIY IN NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG
KAREN AKERS HEADLINES THE SHOW!
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Host and Helpusadopt.org board member Robin Westle, headliner Karen Akers, best known for Broadway's Nine (Tony nominated for her role as Luisa Contini) and Grand Hotel as well as her presence in the cabaret world; special guest star Raissa Katona Bennett, who appeared as Christine in Phantom of the Opera and is a prolific presence in cabaret; and a group of favorite featured entertainers, Alison Grace Bradbury, Gero Eaton,  Leah Jennings and Stephen Mitchell Brown, carefully hand-picked by Robin and Robin's Nest director, Eric Michael Gillett, present a night of song to benefit Helpusadopt.org at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:00 pm. Helpusadopt.org is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals - regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability - with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses. Adoption is expensive. Statistics say that an average adoption costs upwards of $30,000. The magnitude and uncertainty of these expenses is a significant obstacle standing in the way of permanent homes for the more than 150 million children around the globe who need parents. Through the generous contributions of donors, Helpusadopt.org is able to assist others in overcoming the financial obstacles they face when seeking to adopt. Helpusadopt.org's average grant is approximately $8,500 and since the organization's launch in 2007, Helpusadopt.org has helped to build 134 families by awarding over $1,000,000 in total adoption grants. For more information, please see their web site at http://www.Helpusadopt.org/ .
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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LONDON: JULIAN CLARY 'FOR THE LOVE OF COQS'

Following his sell-out residency in 2014, Julian Clary is back at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, May 19th through 23rd at 8:00 pm with 'For The Love Of Coqs', a daringly intimate evening of camp cabaret alongside his pianist Simon Wallace. Expect music, an abundance of laughter, sharp- witted jibes, often at the expense of the audience, and partying up close and personal with the man himself. Much-loved comedian and elder statesman of the double entendre, Julian remains one of the country's most popular and least predictable entertainers. In the past year Julian's career has gone from strength to strength. He has completed a smash-hit UK tour of Position Vacant: Apply Within, lent his sharp tongue to the judging panel on Your Face Sounds Familiar (ITV), shared an insight into his 30 year career in showbiz on Piers Morgan's Life Stories (ITV) and terrorized the audience with a cattle prod on The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV). Since winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2012, Julian has also appeared on numerous TV shows and remains a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4's Just a Minute. He is also a Sunday Times best-selling novelist and his third book, Briefs Encountered, was published in March 2013 to unanimous praise. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ WITH LYDIA GARROW

Popular jazz singer Lydia Garrow displays her incredible versatility, singing deeply moving ballads as well as sassy bossa nova numbers at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL(20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. Born into a bohemian family where music was the staple diet, Garrow grew up singing and playing music, later winning her a music scholarship to her London school. An early introduction to the great female jazz vocalists such as Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald as well as contemporary singers such as Stacey Kent and Madeleine Peyroux ignited Lydia's passion for jazz. Having sung professionally since the age of 17, Lydia has sung at numerous events around the world and regularly packs out jazz clubs all over London. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: AN EVENING WITH BASHIYRA AT THE PHEASANTRY

THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) presents 'An Evening With Bashiyra' on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 pm. Singer/ songwriter Bashiyra will deliver the distinct, seductive and dulcet tones of a music world record holder and international multiple award winner. A true songstress, she will magically captivate you with her remarkable emotive vocals and lyrics. This diamond is gifted with a sensational breath of vision and depth with a repertoire spanning multiple genre spectrums inclusive of neo-soul, jazz and RnB. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY
Here are today's cabaret events performed/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
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NYC: JUNE IS JUDY GARLAND MONTH 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 performances scheduled for Saturdays, May 30th and June 13th, 20th and 27th - all shows 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.
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COCOA BEACH, FL: LORRI HAFER WITH MIKE HAFER AT HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB

World renowned Big Band/ Jazz vocalist Lorri Hafer, with her husband Mike Hafer on piano, will be performing at HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB(7 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL - 321-783-4559) on Friday & Saturday, May 22,d & 23rd, 3 sets nightly from 8:00 pm. Lorri was the lead vocalist with the Hillside Singers on their worldwide hit, "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing In Perfect Harmony". She is a sultry singer who has performed with several prestigious Big Bands including the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Les Brown's Band Of Renown. She is currently an "on air" personality for the "Music Of Your Life " radio network. She and her husband Mike will be joined by bassist Al Dodds, and drummer Stan Soloko for an evening of Lorri's favorite jazz standards, and selections from her CD, "The Very Thought Of You". Call for cover/minimum information.
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CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN WITH LAUGHING MATTERS: THE LIFE & LAUGHS OF CAROL BURNETT

Hilary Feldman presents 'Laughing Matters: the Life & Laughs of Carol Burnett' at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays, May 9th, 16th & 23rd at 8:00 pm. The world has enjoyed a love affair with Carol Burnett for over 50 years. Her peerless, fearless character acting and delightful, self-effacing personality made her Lucille Ball's rightful successor as the red-headed Queen of Television Comedy. Carol can do it all: sing, dance, act, make you laugh, and break your heart. But it was the laughs that led her from hardship and poverty to becoming the shining star that audiences fell head over heels for (often while Carol was doing just that). Take a stroll into that famous little circle of light, as Hilary guides your tour of Carol Burnett's life and laughs. Oh, and laughter is better shared, so be sure to bring a friend! You'll be so glad we had this time together! Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, May 22, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN 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!
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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: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF CRUEL INTENTIONS

Roger Kumble's relentless game of cat and mouse comes to life at the ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Thursdays & Fridays in May at 8:00 pm in 'The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Cruel Intentions'. This cult classic tale of seduction and revenge follows despicable step-siblings Sebastian (Broadway's Constantine Rousouli) and Kathryn (Faking It's Katie Stevens) in their attempt to destroy their classmates (Molly McCook and Pitch Perfect's Shelley Regner.) Executive Producer Kate Pazakis. Associate Producer Stephanie Lazard. Adapted by Jordan Ross. Directed by Lindsey Rosin. There is an $18-$45 cover.

LOS ANGELES: KAREN MORROW'S SINGERS' WORKSHOP

Karen Morrow's Singers' Workshop performs at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd at 9:00 pm. An "eclectic, loving group with many a twinkle in its collective eye" share their talents, personalities, and stories. There is a different cast each night. Morrow is a popular American singer/ actor, best known for her work in musical theater. Her honors include an Emmy Award and a Theatre World Award, and an Ovation Award and five Drama-Logue Award nominations. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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SAN JOSE, CA: BARRY LLOYD AT SOCIETY CABARET

San Francisco based Barry Lloyd will perform at SOCIETY CABARET SAN JOSE AT PAOLO'S RESTAURANT (333 West San Carlos Street #150, San Jose, CA - 408-676-6471) on Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 pm. Lloyd has been called "the crown prince of cabaret". He will treat the audience to a collection of songs spanning his career - including favorite songs from past shows, as well as a handful of songs he has never performed before. Plus he will be singing songs from his MAC Award nominated CD, BARRY LLOYD LIVE! Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: WHAT MAKES A LADY? VALLERY DOLLS KNOWS!

Spend an evening with the Baritone Bombshell,Vallery Dolls as she returns to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 pm to sing everything from Noel Coward and Kurt Weill, to Portishead, the Pointer Sisters, and Leonard Cohen. Vallery is accompanied by Chicago legend Kyle Greer on piano and Cheryl Lawson on drums. Vallery explains what makes this gal a "Lady" but keeps her from being the "Woman" she desperately wants to be. This show is packed with all the golden-throated glamour you've come to expect from Vallery's lauded appearances at Uptown Underground, Vaudezilla Burlesque, and Sideshow Theatre's "Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers". There is a $15 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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COCOA BEACH, FL: LORRI HAFER WITH MIKE HAFER AT HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB

World renowned Big Band/ Jazz vocalist Lorri Hafer, with her husband Mike Hafer on piano, will be performing at HEIDI'S JAZZ CLUB(7 North Orlando Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL - 321-783-4559) on Friday & Saturday, May 22,d & 23rd, 3 sets nightly from 8:00 pm. Lorri was the lead vocalist with the Hillside Singers on their worldwide hit, "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing In Perfect Harmony". She is a sultry singer who has performed with several prestigious Big Bands including the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Les Brown's Band Of Renown. She is currently an "on air" personality for the "Music Of Your Life " radio network. She and her husband Mike will be joined by bassist Al Dodds, and drummer Stan Soloko for an evening of Lorri's favorite jazz standards, and selections from her CD, "The Very Thought Of You". Call for cover/minimum information.

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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: DONNA HAYES RETURNS WITH ORDINARY MIRACLES

Donna Hayes returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm with her acclaimed show "Ordinary Miracles" directed by Gretchen Reinhagen with musical direction by Justin Stoney. Added to the mix for this show are Matt Scharfglass on bass and Donna Kelly on drums. Donna shares her stories through songs ranging from brand new R&B, classic rock, show tunes, oldies to reggae - by artists and songwriters such as Carole King, John Legend, Stephanie Mills, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Tracy Chapman, Kander & Ebb, Phillip Phillips, and more. These are Donna's personal accounts, and the songs that remind her that the world around us is not so ordinary after all. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: SYBIL GAGE - NOLA CALLING~BLUES, JAZZ, ORIGINALS: THE MUSIC OF SYBIL'S HOMETOWN - NEW ORLEANS, LA

Born and raised in New Orleans, Sybil Gage had front row schooling in what makes that city great. Now living in Florida, Sybil is spreading New Orleans music to the rest of the world, including THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) where she will appear on Friday, May 22nd at 9:30 pm. The "Little Dynamo" is slinky in sequins, and funky in fishnets and has become the darling of the East Coast from New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint Theater) to New York City (Stage 72). A typical evening with "Sybil Gage and Her Mighty Catahoulas" will include the legendary music of Professor Longhair and James Booker, fun tunes from Smiley Lewis and Jesse Hill and Eddie Bo, blues from Elmore James, Little Willie John, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Etta James, Gus Cannon, as well as many of her own award winning original contributions. On intimate evenings, with only piano to accompany, she sings Pre War Blues, Hokum ,Traditional New Orleans inspired Jazz and original tunes that fit seamlessly into her vast repertoire. Sybil has opened for such diverse acts as John Waite, Zydeco Queen Rosie Ledet, Dave Mason, Big Bill Morgenfield, Pat Travers and also has shared the stage with Glen David Andrews and Marc Stone. Her stage is decorated with boas and hat boxes. She says they remind her of her days working in the Chris Owens Club on Bourbon St. as a costume valet. Gage has 2 outstanding CDs of original material. Her debut CD RED (2007) , rose to critical acclaim. NOLA CALLING (2010) was nominated for "Best Self Produced CD" by the International Blues Competition in Memphis. Sybil is a New Orleans performer who has filled rooms and hearts with her blues brand. She has performed at Earl's Hideway in Sebastian Florida, The Downtown Blues Bar and Grille in Palatka, The Beach Shack in Cocoa Beach, The Delancey in New York City, The Funky Pirate on Bourbon St. On the jazzy side, she has also held her own, recently completing a 3 year residency at Heidi's Jazz Club in Cocoa Beach. She often performs in the Space Coast Jazz Society Concert Series in the Southeast. She is a regular at the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival, and The Thin Man Watts Jazz Festival in Deland and attributes her success to the unique experience of growing up in New Orleans. A very rare performer, Sybil is available work in the most audacious of blues joints, to the most sophisticated of jazz venues. Theree is a $22.50 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 Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 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: SUGARLIFE & TINY ORCHESTRA - TRANSMISSIONS OF EROS, COSMOS, AND CLAIRVOYANCE

This New York based Franco-American/ Japanese performance group Sugarlife & Tiny Orchestra performs at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, May 22nd at 9:30 pm, featuring Danny Tunick, Takuya Nakamura Stuart Popejoy and Christian Dautresme. These statesmen serve up a hilarious weirdo, off kilter Theater odyssey with live musical accompaniment as would be conducted and staged by David Lynch and John Waters, Marlene Dietrich and the Residents. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY

After selling out an often-extended Off-Broadway run in 2013 (which attracted the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joan Rivers, RuPaul and SNL's Kate McKinnon), a national tour, a 3-month Australian tour (where she was nominated for the Aussie equivalent of a Tony Award), and a summer run in Provincetown, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon will return to New York with the World Premiere of THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY, a new musical comedy co-starring composer and musician Major Scales. This limited engagement begins performances May 21st at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Thursday through Sunday, May 21st through 24th at 7:00 pm and Thursday through Saturday, May 28th through 30th, with matinee performances on Sundays, May 24th & 31st at 1:00 pm. The show returns for more appearances in April. Dr. Dan and Kitty Witless were put on ice in the Twenties, and had their entire music catalogue purloined by today's pop artists. Now the hottest act ever frozen alive is back again, with more swinging hits from their stolen songbook! There's only one problem: Kitty's "in a family way" and no one's quite sure where the kid came from. Can The Vaudevillians still put on a show while bringing up baby? Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen, a musician, writer and performer based in Seattle. He has written everything from award-winning New York shows on the east coast to music for amateur adult films on the west. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre), Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre), and Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). In 2014 he was nominated for the Helpmann Award (alongside the likes of Cate Blanchett, Ivo Van Hove, Denis O'Hare and Baz Luhrmann), the Australian equivalent of a Tony, for his performanace in The Vaudevillians. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: GINGER MINJ - CROSSDRESSER FOR CHRIST - THE MUSICAL

Current RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Ginger Minj will make her New York City debut with the premiere of "Crossdresser For Christ - The Musical" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). This night of preaching to the perverted runs Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd at 10:00 pm with a special drag brunch show on Sunday, May 24th at 4:00 pm. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth. And it was fabulous! So begins "Crossdresser For Christ - The Musical", a musical comedy that tracks Ginger Minj's quest for spiritual enlightenment in song and story. Raised as a Southern Baptist in Lake County, Florida the self-described "chubby little lady-boy" gets tired of having hell and damnation shoved down her throat. So she begins her own search for alternative answers. It is a wild and wacky journey that promises to have you on your knees before the night is over. A relig-ish experience. Ginger Minj has long reigned as The Comedy Queen of The South, with the pageant titles, including "Miss Gay United States 2013," "Miss National Comedy Queen 2012" and others. Originally from Leesburg, Florida, she now calls Orlando home. Minj cites classic funny ladies Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball as her idols. Ginger's future career goals, in addition to winning the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar," on "RuPaul's Drag Race" is to follow in the footsteps of similar plus-sized comedians like Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson. And she's already got the acting credits; before becoming Ginger Minj, this talented performer was a child actor starring in a series of Christian movies and books on tape, and even won a Best Actor Award for the state of Florida in 2002. Tickets are $22 plus a $20 food/drink minimum. A $40 VIP ticket including priority seating and meet-and-greet is also available. To purchase tickets, call 212-352-3101 or visit http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com.

NYC: OFF THE CUFF WITH SPECIAL GUEST JACK PETRUZZELLI

'Off The Cuff', a blues-rock trio, featuring Joe Chinnici (guitar & vocal), James Pagano (bass & vocal) and Neil Nunziato (drums), will perform at THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. All three members have strong ties to The Fab Faux. Joe has been the Faux's front-of-House sound engineer for more than 12 years. James is the brother of Rich Pagano. And Neil has been musically involved with Rich in various ways for more than 20 years. On this night, they will have Jack Petruzzelli (The Fab Faux, Patti Smith, Joan Osborne) join as special guest, taking the opportunity to stretch out a bit and jam out on some blues. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MELBA MOORE AT 54 BELOW

Grammy nominee and Tony Award winner Melba Moore takes the stage at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Friday & Saturday, May 22nd & 23rd at 7:00 pm. Hailing from a musical family, Ms. Moore graduated from the famed Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey. At the encouragement of her parents, she went on to pursue music education at Montclair State University where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education Degree. However, her inner voice told her to see if she could make it as a performer. After listening to that inner voice, she landed roles in classic shows such as Hair, Les Miserables, and Purlie, for which she earned her Tony Award. Although Ms. Moore enjoyed working on Broadway, she never forgot her first love of music. She has recorded several albums and has enjoyed great success musically with such chart topping songs as "Love's Comin' At Ya," "Living For Your Love," and "Read My Lips," for which she received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal. From this show one can expect to hear everything from the works that earned her star status on the Great White Way to the chart topping hits from her recording career. There is a $40-$85 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MELISSA BOUGANIM MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT: FEELING 22

22 year old Melissa Bouganim makes her club debut with her show "Feeling 22" at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Friday, May 22nd at 9:30 pm. Paying homage to Broadway, boys, and bucket-lists, she is celebrating the end of an era with copious amounts of candy, pro/con lists and tunes that recapture the best and worst moments of college, like "I'm Sorry," "In Short," and "Someone Else's Story." This is her zany, maraca-wielding story in song. There is a $15-$35 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE NEW STANDARDS AT JOE'S PUB

The New Standards (John Munson of Trip Shakespeare/ Semisonic fame; Chan Poling, founder of the haute-punk new-wave group The Suburbs; and Steve Roehm, vibraphonist extraordinaire) got together with a plan to play and sing their favorite songs - naked at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm. Well, the musicians are clothed, but the aesthetic is raw simplicity, communication and soul. The song selections span the twentieth century. Each song must be someone's favorite and each arrangement must bring something new to the song. In an age of digital overkill, The New Standards keep the instrumentation simple. Poling on piano, Roehm on vibraphone and Munson on double bass. Chan and John split the singing. If that's not enough, a footstomp here, a shout-out, a fiery solo, and it's cooked. Simple, elegant, illuminating. There is an $18 cover.

NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: LOVE IS CRAZY!

After sold•out performances in Paris, London, San Francisco, and Australia, Justin Vivian Bond returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555 - ) on Friday through Monday (Memorial Day Weekrnd), Mat 22nd through 25th at 9:30 pm, with "Love is Crazy!", an evening in celebration of obsession, sex, romance and all their queer and mysterious complications. Accompanied by Nathann Carrera on guitar, Claudia Chopek on violin, and under the musical direction of Matt Ray, Mx Bond displays v's legendarily twisted wit, along with songs from Dendrophile and Silver Wells, numbers from v's stage and film appearances. Expect the unexpected because, let's face it, LOVE IS CRAZY!!! There is a $25 cover.

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