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Saturday, July 11, 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: 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 & Sundays 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.

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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
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 FRANCISCO, CA: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS MELISSA MANCHESTER

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) presents Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor, Melissa Manchester, for two performances only - on Friday, July 10th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, July 11th at 7:00 pm,.• Manchester will perform songs off her acclaimed new album, "You Gotta Love the Life," as well as some of her greatest hits. Manchester's career is remarkable not only for its longevity and accomplishments, but for its versatility. Following her stint as a founding member of Bette Midler's Harlettes, Manchester's tremendously successful solo career brought her critical and commercial acclaim. The "Midnight Blue" singer received her first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1979 for the Peter Allen/ Carole Bayer Sager-penned "Don't Cry Out Loud," winning the Grammy in that category four years later for "You Should Hear How She Talks About You." Manchester has also had her songs recorded by Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Kenny Loggins and many others. Two songs she performed, "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "The Promise," were nominated for Oscars in the same year. She has written tunes for several other films including "The Great Mouse Detective," "Lady and the Tramp II," "Dirty Girl," and Tyler Perry's "For Colored Girls." She has appeared on both the large ("For The Boys") and small ("Blossom") screen, as well as the stage, including co-creating the Ovation-nominated ballroom dance extravaganza Fascinating Rhythms. With her 20th album, "You Gotta Love the Life," Melissa Manchester celebrates not only 40 years as a Grammy award-winning performer and songwriter, but also a renewed independence and vitality. There is a $60-$75 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA: LUA HADAR BRINGS BASTILLE DAY TO S.F.

SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) presents their annual Bastille Day party on Saturday, July 11th at 8:00 pm. The celebration features the swinging, cosmopolitan sounds of Lua Hadar and her band, Twist. From Cole Porter to Charles Trenet, the show presents a variety of songs from the popular traditions of Paris. Lua's humorous anecdotes provide per personalized bridge to the songs, whether you speak French or not. Lua Hadar: French and English vocals, Jason Martineau: piano, Dan Feiszli: bass, Kelly Park: drums and a special guest. 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
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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CHICAGO, IL: SAY YOU LOVE ME: FLEETWOOD MAC TURNS 40!

July 11th marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Fleetwood Mac's self titled debut album! The event will be celebrated at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, July 11th at 8:00 pm from a stellar cast of Chicago favorites. 40 years later there are many stories to tell and hits to be sung from one of the world's most prolific and often written about bands. Say You Love Me, Rhiannon, Landslide, Second Hand News, You Make Loving Fun - songs from that self titled album, Rumours, Tusk and MORE will all get a cabaret makeover from Julia Merchant, Dan Riley, Melissa Young, Nick Sula and Scott Simon. Musical direction by Nick Sula. Call for cover/minimum information.

CHICAGO, IL: AFTER PARTY - LATE NIGHT AT DAVENPORT'S

After Party is a monthly cabaret about drinking. It will be held at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ) on Saturday, July 11th at 10:30 pm. But at After Party, the story is just as important as the song. Maybe even more important. And with a rotating cast of actors, new with every performance, they'll never run out of drinking stories. This month, host and music director Micky York welcomes Chicago actors Alex Newkirk, Chris Petlak, Stephanie Stockstill and Sarafina Vecchio to the stage to share their alcohol-related - or alcohol-adjacent - experiences. (And remember, you don't have to limit yourself to only two drinks during this show. The cast probably won't.) There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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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PALM BEACH, FL: DEB SILVER AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Sultry singer Deb Silver will mesmerize diners and dancers in the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Saturdays, July 4th & 11th at 8:00 pm. Her smooth, sweet vocals blend jazz, songbook standards and original tunes with cool blues. A natural born entertainer, her talents as vocalist and actor have graced the stages of theater, television and film. Ms. Silver has had the honor of touring with the Bob Hope USO Troupe as her way of giving back to our nation's armed services fighting abroad, and she has appeared on many of TV's top shows. But it is the stage that she loves best, whether playing the prominent role of Diana Morales in A Chorus Line, singing for years for the Walt Disney Company or taking her act to sea performing on cruise ships. 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
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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NYC: MICHELLE LORDI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Michelle Lordi, a Philadelphia-based singer with a voice pleasing to the connoisseur of the elegant 30's & 40's era girl singers, yet surprisingly modern in its clarity & emotion, performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00 pm. Michelle's refreshing style, paired with her drive to create music and willingness to take creative chances have her poised to become the jazz scene's new sweetheart. She makes music (and takes chances) backed by an eclectic mix of dynamic jazz musicians including Orrin Evans, Mike Frank, Tom Lawton, Larry McKenna, Madison Rast, Lee Smith, John Swana & Sonny Troy. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: STACY SULLIVAN - SINCE YOU'VE ASKED

Stacy Sullivan, one of the top working singers in Cabaret, will challenge preconceptions with her new show, "Since You've Asked" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, July 11th at 4:00 pm. Whether you're a fan of The Great American Songbook or VH1, you'll find something to love within this eclectic evening of music and story. With musical director Troy Fannin, Sullivan has created her most personal, thought-provoking evening to date with songs from Randy Newman, Nina Simone, Ray LaMontagne, Hoagy Carmichael, Judy Collins, Ed Sheeran, Woodie Guthrie, Stevie Nicks, Cole Porter, George Harrison, Noel Coward, David Hajdu, Fred Hersch, Jonsi, Stephen Schwartz and more. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BEA ARTHUR: ASTRAL DAME! AT THE BEECHMAN

Jason B. Schmidt (The Parodivas, Christmas with the Crawfords, and the Bea Arthur role in Thank You For Being A Friend: The Musical) brings America's most sardonic and sassy golden girl back to the New York stage for one night only at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, June 11th at 7:00 pm. In BEA ARTHUR: ASTRAL DAME! the 5'9" Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of Maude, Mame and The Golden Girls performs her signature numbers along with a few surprises as only she can deliver. It's an out of this world evening of comedy, quips and everything Bea. Jason B. Schmidt is a NYC based actor, voice over talent and half of the musical comedy sensation The Parodivas! In addition to his extensive Off-Broadway, Off-Off and Regional credits, Jason B. has also traveled the US starring in numerous productions. Notable NYC appearances include Dog Opera by Constance Congdon (which he co-produced at The Little Times Square Theatre, Momentum Rep's It's Only Life featuring John Bucchino at the piano, German transvestite assassin Friedrich in Hit Girls: An Ass Kicking Musical in Heels, Dorothea in the Golden Girls parody Thank You For Being a Friend: The Musical and The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever! His voice over talents can be heard in The Red Dead Redemption by Rockstar Games. There is a $22 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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: MICKY DOLENZ FROM THE MONKEES AT 54 BELOW

Micky Dolenz, best known as the lead singer of the hugely successful rock 'n' roll band, The Monkees, will bring his show "A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll", to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00 pm, with additional performances scheduled for Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th at 7:00 pm. The band originated from the classic sixties TV show of the same name. The Monkees sold over 65 million records and has toured the U.S. (and much of the world) many times over. Micky has also starred in musicals on Broadway, The West End, and in national tours including Disney's AIDA (Broadway), Pippin, Hairspray (West End), Grease, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Tom Sawyer, and more. Micky has recorded two solo albums (Remember and King For A Day) and recently appeared in the world premiere of the new play Comedy Is Hard (Ivoryton Playhouse) by four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss (The Simpsons). "A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll" is a brand new show Micky has created to combine his love of Broadway with his love for rock 'n' roll in one thrilling new intimate concert. The show will include some of the Monkees greatest hits, a few rarities and songs from musical roles he has performed and from shows he loves. Produced by Van Dean, Directed by Van Dean and Micky Dolenz and Music Direction by Michael J. Moritz, Jr. There is a $35-$90 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ERIN MCDOUGALD & FRIENDS: THIS SIDE OF SINATRA

Erin McDougald will make her debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, July 11th, with an all-star roster of jazz legends. Ms. McDougald is a Chicago-based artist whose credentials include numerous headline appearances in the famed Green Mill and Jazz Showcase as well as performances in New York City's Smalls and Metropolitan Room with special appearances at Dizzy's with the Wynton Marsalis band. Her multi-octave, chameleon-like rich, dusky voice has wooed international audiences as she has presented memorable performances in Paris include Le Bilbouquet Club and The Cavern Swing Club. 54 BELOW will present Erin McDougald and her quintet for a one-night only performance of "This Side of Sinatra" for the crooner's centennial birthday; songs will include innovative arrangements of well-known and lesser-known Frank Sinatra recordings in McDougald's definitive, artful jazz elocution. There is a $30-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE SONGS OF NICK LUCKENBAUGH

The folk, rock, and jazz-infused songs of young musical theater writer Nick Luckenbaugh will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Saturday, July 11th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. Luckenbaugh's work has been performed across the city at Atlantic Theater Company, the Sidewalk Cafe, The Path Cafe, The Underground Lounge, and The Cellar at The West End. On the heels of this spring's Cutting-Edge Composers-concert, Nick returns to 54 Below with his first solo show. He is joined by a brilliant line-up of performers as they take an exciting trip through his catalog - from his song and dance cycle Royal Fables to exciting new projects and heartfelt stand-alone tunes. Music direction by Jeremy M. Franze. Featuring performances by: Krystina Alabado (American Idiot, Evita tour), Max Chernin (Brooklynite), Betsy Morgan (The King and I, Found) with Devon Buchanan, Theresa Burns, Emma Davis, Michael Focus and Elyssa Renee Ramirez. There is a $15-$35 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DAN FINNERTY & THE DAN BAND AT JOE'S PUB

Dan Finnerty, who caught America's attention as the foul-mouthed wedding singer in the box-office smash Old School by performing his now-infamous rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart, as well as his appearance as the sleazy bat-mitzvah singer in Starsky & Hutch and again as the inappropriate wedding singer in the record breaking hit The Hangover, will perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Saturday, July 11th at 7:00. What started as a drunken joke for Finnerty singing I Am Woman at a karaoke bar has spiraled out of control into THE DAN BAND - a cult phenomenon that has garnered rave reviews from The New York Times, The L.A. Times, Variety, Rolling Stone among others. THE DAN BAND plays to sold out crowds from Los Angeles to New York and has appeared on numerous shows including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Last Comic Standing, The Guys Choice Awards and caught the attention of Steven Spielberg, who signed on to executive produce Dan's one hour concert special "The Dan Band: I Am Woman," directed by McG. Finnerty, a recurring correspondent on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and former member of the group STOMP, has released two CDs, "THE DAN BAND LIVE" followed by "HO • A DAN BAND CHRISTMAS," and is currently working on a third for Comedy Central Records called "The Wedding Album." There is a $22 cover.

NYC: BRIDGET EVERETT'S ROCK BOTTOM AT JOE'S PUB

Originally commissioned as part of The Joe's Pub 2013 New York Voices series, "Rock Bottom" became a downtown hit when it opened to critical acclaim in September, 2014, and was extended until its limited engagement ended on October 16th. Now, due to popular demand and its recent sold-out run, Bridget Everett returns for a limited engagement at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7th & 8th and Saturday & Sunday, July 11th & 12th - all shows at 9:30 pm. "Rock Bottom" is what happens when you are too passionate to give up, and too big to fail. The ferociously talented Bridget Everett wrote the show, a chardonnay-soaked journey through the highs and lows of her life, with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Longtime collaborators and friends Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Matt Ray contributed music as well. In it, Everett shares intensely personal moments next to wildly hilarious ones, baring her heart and much more to her audiences. "Rock Bottom" features new original songs written with Shaiman, Wittman, Ray and Horovitz, plus favorites from Everett's monthly sold-out show with the Tender Moments. There is a $35 cover.

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COMING AUGUST 1st TO NYC: PEACHES AND CRIME IN "THE MAN WHO DIED!"- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

COMING AUGUST 1st TO NYC: PEACHES AND CRIME IN "THE MAN WHO DIED!"- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Peaches And Crime in "The Man Who Died!" on Saturday, August 1st at 9:30 pm. Inspired by the Golden Age of Radio, vaudeville sensation Peaches and Crime makes the audience part of the action in this raucous adventure! From the front doors of a Manhattan skyscraper to the treacherous Island of Skulls, anything is possible in this live drama where your choices determine if whoever done it can be brought to justice! Can you outwit a murderer over dinner? Come and discover the answer in a night of cabaret music and madcap disaster! The modern audience hungers for spectacle, and a group has at last stepped forward to sate that hunger. In an age where bands are a dime a dozen and musicians three-a-penny, Peaches And Crime stands at the forefront of a vaudeville renaissance. Original music by husband-and-wife songwriting duo Angela and Daniel Schwartz intermingled with comedic and dramatic performance turn an evening out into a showcase of love, wit and murder. On stage, this act never passes up an opportunity for dramatic flourish, comic antics, or sophisticated charm. From murder ballads to drinking songs, no style is unfamiliar to these eclectic entertainers. Colorful costumes, diverse instruments and flashy dances make any Peaches And Crime show well worth the cost of admission. Each individual's talents - be it mind-reading or pugilism - are shown to their finest, and together they wow even the most jaded dance-hall connoisseur. Such a group could easily rest on its laurels, but as they debut this new murder mystery it's easy to see that in this case the best is yet to come. There is a $25-$65 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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COMING AUGUST 1st TO NYC: NIKI SORRENTINO AT THE DUPLEX IN SOLO DEBUT- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

COMING AUGUST 1st TO NYC: NIKI SORRENTINO AT THE DUPLEX IN SOLO DEBUT- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Flying solo after two smash shows as part of a duo with her sister, Victoria, Niki is back in action at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, August 1st at 6:30 pm and this time, she's bringing a band. Nicole Ann Sorrentino, better known as "Niki", has been singing all of her life. Niki's passion for music was discovered at a young age by her best friend and older sister, Victoria. With Victoria's support and guidance, Niki has been performing for most of her life and is no stranger to the stage. She attended C.W. Post - Long Island University where she studied Vocal Performance and has continued to pursue her musical journey. Niki's many haunts include NYC's The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Duplex and Don't Tell Mama. She is looking forward to debuting her solo show. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum ($20 if purchased in advance at http://www.purplepass.com/niki )

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COMING JULY 29-30-31 to NYC: MARGOH CHANNING: "FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY"- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

COMING JULY 29-30-31 to NYC: MARGOH CHANNING: "FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY"- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MargOH Channing brings her new show, "For the Love of Judy", to DIXON PLACE (161A Chrystie Street, NYC - 212-219-0736) on Wednesday & Thursday, July 29th & 30th at 7:30 pm and Friday, July 31st at 10:00 pm. "For the Love of Judy" is the story of a gay boy who dreamed of being a singer and his dysfunctional upbringing. This autobiographical show, based on the life of creator BT Shea, takes us on a journey of how he found his voice through the dark twists and turns of drag life, and with the help of a lot of sequins, lipstick, a glitter of hope and the music of Judy Garland, ultimately realized his dreams. MargOH! Channing (BT Shea) 2014 MAC Award Nominee, is a writer, comedian and performance artist from Providence, Rhode Island where she performed award winning Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli tribute shows. Now focusing on theater and cabaret in New York MargOH! premiered her new work "MargOH! Channing is Tipsy" to rave reviews at Dixon Place in 2012, and made her London debut at the Phoenix Artists Club. Ms. Channing also performed Tipsy at the Laurie Beechman Theater produced by Spincycle. MargOH! co-produced 'Skanks in Pearls" for the 2012 HOT Festival with her gayiance MAN-ee Champagne. Ms. Channing made her 54 Below debut in 2013 as part of a celebration of music by Brian Feinstein and Chris Fenwick. MargOH! has also collaborated with Broadway star and singer/songwriter Nellie Mckay. MargOH! and her partner MAN-ee Champagne performed in the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received critical acclaim for their show "Tipsy" MargOH! is looking forward to premiering her new work "For the Love of Judy", as part of the 2015 HOT! Festival. There is an $18 cover.

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COMING JULY 23rd to LOS ANGELES, CA: STEVE BLUE AT THE GARDENIA - RISING ABOVE- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

COMING JULY 23rd to LOS ANGELES, CA: STEVE BLUE AT THE GARDENIA - RISING ABOVE- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Vocalist Steve Blue will debut his new show "Rising Above" at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, July 23rd at 9:00 pm. "Rising Above" is Steve's very personal journey of "rising above" a rather horrific journey he found myself on and how he managed to get through it. Steve's "musical conversation" is told in an inspirational and dynamic yet light-hearted way. He is joined by his special guest, Debi Wheeler-Ure and accompanied by Rob Woyshner at the piano. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
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COMING SUNDAY, JULY 19th to NYC: DONNA HAYES RETURNS WITH ORDINARY MIRACLES- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

COMING SUNDAY, JULY 19th to NYC: DONNA HAYES RETURNS WITH ORDINARY MIRACLES- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Donna Hayes returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, July 19th 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 David White on bass and Donna Kelly on drums. Hayes 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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"MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION" RETURNS TO TOWN HALL AS THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY

"MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION" RETURNS TO TOWN HALL AS THE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS 30th ANNIVERSARY

2015 marks the thirtieth anniversary of THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION! Not only has the organization survived the ongoing and vastly fluctuating public tastes in music, lyrics, and performers, it has proliferated and burgeoned in its three decades of commitment to the classic, "Great Popular Songbook" - both past and present. Now, to cap their achievements, The Foundation returns to THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) from Tuesday, October 13th through Friday, October 16th to present four different concerts in their twenty-sixth annual New York "Cabaret Convention." Each performance begins at 6:00 pm. More than sixty singers, entertainers, and musicians are scheduled to appear, and the programming includes exceptional tributes to the melodies of Marvin Hamlisch and Vernon Duke, the songs of John Kander & Fred Ebb, and "A Sentimental Journey" through the music and lyrics that sustained America through World War II. Each show boasts its own host, and the preeminent emcees include Klea Blackhurst, Jeff Harnar, Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, and KT Sullivan (artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation). The complete roster for the twenty-sixth New York Cabaret Convention is provided below. Presale advance tickets now are available ONLY through The Mabel Mercer Foundation. Please call (212) 980-3026 or visit http://www.mabelmercer.org/. Prices are $100, $50, and $25, and Premium Patron Seating is also available at $500 ($350 of which is tax-deductible). Those holding Patron Seating tickets are invited to a post-show cocktail reception with the evening's artists; Patron Seating is limited to fifty seats per performance. On September 8th remaining tickets will be available for sale via Ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000 and on September 23rd at The Town Hall box office, which is open Monday through Saturday from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. (The box office is also open on Sundays, if a performance is scheduled for that day.)


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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 Sunday, July 19th 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 David White on bass and Donna Kelly on drums. Hayes 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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LOS ANGELES, CA: STEVE BLUE AT THE GARDENIA - RISING ABOVE

Vocalist Steve Blue will debut his new show "Rising Above" at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, July 23rd at 9:00 pm. "Rising Above" is Steve's very personal journey of "rising above" a rather horrific journey he found myself on and how he managed to get through it. Steve's "musical conversation" is told in an inspirational and dynamic yet light-hearted way. He is joined by his special guest, Debi Wheeler-Ure and accompanied by Rob Woyshner at the piano. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.
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NYC: MARGOH CHANNING: "FOR THE LOVE OF JUDY"

MargOH Channing brings her new show, "For the Love of Judy", to DIXON PLACE (161A Chrystie Street, NYC - 212-219-0736) on Wednesday & Thursday, July 29th & 30th at 7:30 pm and Friday, July 31st at 10:00 pm. "For the Love of Judy" is the story of a gay boy who dreamed of being a singer and his dysfunctional upbringing. This autobiographical show, based on the life of creator BT Shea, takes us on a journey of how he found his voice through the dark twists and turns of drag life, and with the help of a lot of sequins, lipstick, a glitter of hope and the music of Judy Garland, ultimately realized his dreams. MargOH! Channing (BT Shea) 2014 MAC Award Nominee, is a writer, comedian and performance artist from Providence, Rhode Island where she performed award winning Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli tribute shows. Now focusing on theater and cabaret in New York MargOH! premiered her new work "MargOH! Channing is Tipsy" to rave reviews at Dixon Place in 2012, and made her London debut at the Phoenix Artists Club. Ms. Channing also performed Tipsy at the Laurie Beechman Theater produced by Spincycle. MargOH! co-produced 'Skanks in Pearls" for the 2012 HOT Festival with her gayiance MAN-ee Champagne. Ms. Channing made her 54 Below debut in 2013 as part of a celebration of music by Brian Feinstein and Chris Fenwick. MargOH! has also collaborated with Broadway star and singer/songwriter Nellie Mckay. MargOH! and her partner MAN-ee Champagne performed in the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received critical acclaim for their show "Tipsy" MargOH! is looking forward to premiering her new work "For the Love of Judy", as part of the 2015 HOT! Festival. There is an $18 cover.

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NYC: NIKI SORRENTINO AT THE DUPLEX IN SOLO DEBUT

Flying solo after two smash shows as part of a duo with her sister, Victoria, Niki is back in action at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, August 1st at 6:30 pm and this time, she's bringing a band. Nicole Ann Sorrentino, better known as "Niki", has been singing all of her life. Niki's passion for music was discovered at a young age by her best friend and older sister, Victoria. With Victoria's support and guidance, Niki has been performing for most of her life and is no stranger to the stage. She attended C.W. Post - Long Island University where she studied Vocal Performance and has continued to pursue her musical journey. Niki's many haunts include NYC's The Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Duplex and Don't Tell Mama. She is looking forward to debuting her solo show. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum ($20 if purchased in advance at http://www.purplepass.com/niki )

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NYC: PEACHES AND CRIME IN "THE MAN WHO DIED!"

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Peaches And Crime in "The Man Who Died!" on Saturday, August 1st at 9:30 pm. Inspired by the Golden Age of Radio, vaudeville sensation Peaches and Crime makes the audience part of the action in this raucous adventure! From the front doors of a Manhattan skyscraper to the treacherous Island of Skulls, anything is possible in this live drama where your choices determine if whoever done it can be brought to justice! Can you outwit a murderer over dinner? Come and discover the answer in a night of cabaret music and madcap disaster! The modern audience hungers for spectacle, and a group has at last stepped forward to sate that hunger. In an age where bands are a dime a dozen and musicians three-a-penny, Peaches And Crime stands at the forefront of a vaudeville renaissance. Original music by husband-and-wife songwriting duo Angela and Daniel Schwartz intermingled with comedic and dramatic performance turn an evening out into a showcase of love, wit and murder. On stage, this act never passes up an opportunity for dramatic flourish, comic antics, or sophisticated charm. From murder ballads to drinking songs, no style is unfamiliar to these eclectic entertainers. Colorful costumes, diverse instruments and flashy dances make any Peaches And Crime show well worth the cost of admission. Each individual's talents - be it mind-reading or pugilism - are shown to their finest, and together they wow even the most jaded dance-hall connoisseur. Such a group could easily rest on its laurels, but as they debut this new murder mystery it's easy to see that in this case the best is yet to come. There is a $25-$65 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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LONDON: SALLY ANN TRIPLETT WITH ELEPHANTS TO BROADWAY AND BACK AGAIN

Sally Ann Triplett makes a welcome return to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) with her show "Elephants To Broadway And Back Again" on Tuesday through Saturday, July 7th through 11th at 8:00 pm. Triplett takes a journey through her colourful career, from her appearance at The Eurovision Song Contest in 1980 to the West End, where she starred in Cats, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Guys & Dolls and many more, as well as her award-winning performance in Anything Goes at the Royal National Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Elsewhere she has appeared in stage productions including Rags, Oliver! Snoopy and Cabaret, as well as her one-woman cabaret show at London's Pizza on the Park. Triplett started her career as a professional circus performer, transferring to musical theatre in light of her impressive singing skills. Earlier this year Triplett appeared in the Broadway show The Last Ship, playing the wife of Sting, who also wrote the music and lyrics. She will shortly be starring in A Damsel in Distress at Chichester Festival Theatre. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ AT THE CRAZY COQS WITH JAY RAYNER

The renowned restaurant critic, Masterchef judge and sometime jazz pianist Jay Rayner returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL(20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturdays, July 4th & 11th at 10:30 pm with The Jay Rayner Quartet: Hungry Jazz, an ensemble of top flight musicians performing ninety minutes of tunes from the Great American food and drink songbook as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. There will be standards from the likes of Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Blossom Dearie and Dave Frishberg, alongside anecdotes from his life eating out on somebody else's dime. Jay will also share stories about growing up with a mother, Claire Rayner, who was a sex advice columnist. Jay is joined on the 4th by Charlie Pyne on bass, Dave Lewis on sax, with vocals by Pat Gordon Smith. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: JUDIE TZUKE - SONGS AND STORIES AT THE PHEASANTRY

Judie Tzuke comes to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Friday through Sunday, July 10th through 12th at 8:30 pm for a very special gig; she will be performing acoustically as part of her 'Songs and Stories' experience. This promises to be an intimate evening of old favourites and new songs and tales from across her life and career. Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest Singer/ Songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song, 'Stay With Me Till Dawn', with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic, 'Welcome to the Cruise' and her exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is! Call for cover/minimum information.

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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: 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 July 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.

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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 FRANCISCO, CA: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS MELISSA MANCHESTER

FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) presents Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor, Melissa Manchester, for two performances only - on Friday, July 10th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, July 11th at 7:00 pm,.• Manchester will perform songs off her acclaimed new album, "You Gotta Love the Life," as well as some of her greatest hits. Manchester's career is remarkable not only for its longevity and accomplishments, but for its versatility. Following her stint as a founding member of Bette Midler's Harlettes, Manchester's tremendously successful solo career brought her critical and commercial acclaim. The "Midnight Blue" singer received her first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Female Vocal Performance in 1979 for the Peter Allen/ Carole Bayer Sager-penned "Don't Cry Out Loud," winning the Grammy in that category four years later for "You Should Hear How She Talks About You." Manchester has also had her songs recorded by Barbra Streisand, Roberta Flack, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Kenny Loggins and many others. Two songs she performed, "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "The Promise," were nominated for Oscars in the same year. She has written tunes for several other films including "The Great Mouse Detective," "Lady and the Tramp II," "Dirty Girl," and Tyler Perry's "For Colored Girls." She has appeared on both the large ("For The Boys") and small ("Blossom") screen, as well as the stage, including co-creating the Ovation-nominated ballroom dance extravaganza Fascinating Rhythms. With her 20th album, "You Gotta Love the Life," Melissa Manchester celebrates not only 40 years as a Grammy award-winning performer and songwriter, but also a renewed independence and vitality. There is a $60-$75 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA: MARIA DIAMOND AND BARRY LLOYD AT SOCIETY CABARET

Maria Diamond and Barry Lloyd appear in dual concert entitled "Excursions" at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787 - ) on Friday, July 10th at 8:00 pm. The show promises an evening of "side trips in song" highlighting memories of their lives in years gone by. A diverse evening with some of their favorite material and a few duets. 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: JAMES GAVIN AND MICHAEL MCBRIDE ARE MOVIN' ON UPTOWN

The dynamic duo of James Gavin and Michael McBride will present their monthly cabaret, "Movin' On Uptown," on every second Friday of the month at 7:30 pm at UPTOWN UNDERGROUND(4707 North Broadway, Chicago, IL - 773-867-1946) ! Join the thrills, as this exciting team takes you through a musical journey spanning the classics of yesterday, the world of musical theater, and the contemporary hits. 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 FRIDAYS 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. 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. Conklin has appeared in theatres, jazz clubs, cabarets and even fire escapes in the metropolitan New York area and throughout the United States and Canada. A New Jersey native who came to New York to pursue theatre work, her transformation from actor to jazz singer began when she joined drummer/composer Art Lillard's 15-piece Heavenly Band and her song selections naturally shifted from show tunes to blues, Latin and bebop. As a leader, her sets are a mix of contemporary material and standards, with an emphasis on the lesser known treasures of the Great American Songbook. In New York, Conklin's talents have earned her a place on the stages of The Blue Note, Zinc Bar, Iridium, Birdland, Jazz at the Kitano, the Metropolitan Room and the Triad Theatre. She can also be seen from time to time singing off various fire escapes as The Lady in the Red Dress with the Renegade Cabaret. Her recent project, LIFE IS A BITCH - a tribute to poet/lyricist Fran Landesman, (best known for "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" and "The Ballad of the Sad Young Men") has been praised by audiences and critics aloke. On the West Coast she has performed in Los Angeles at the In House Jazz Series, Vitello's, the Gardenia and the Jazz Bakery. She has appeared in Chicago at the Cultural Center and in Palm Beach, Florida at the Royal Room. Ms. Conklin was awarded the 2010 MAC Award for Jazz Vocalist by MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets - http://www.macnyc.com/ ). Her debut CD, Crazy Eyes, won the 1999 Bistro Award presented by Backstage Magazine for Outstanding Recording. Her second recording, You'd Be Paradise, was released in September 2001 to critical acclaim, worldwide airplay and was a jazz bestseller for two years on www.CDBaby.com. Several years ago, what began as a simple quest for some lesser known Matt Dennis material (she recorded "Everything Happens to Me" on her second CD) quickly became an all-out obsession. She began her search at the Library of Congress, then teamed up with Los Angeles singer/songwriter Mark Winkler to present a bi-coastal tribute to the music of Matt Dennis and Bobby Troup. Her recording, Blues For Breakfast - Remembering Matt Dennis (Rhombus Records) is a collection of songs by the late Matt Dennis, best known for his hits "Angel Eyes" and "Violets for your Furs". She is currently at work on a new recording. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: BARB JUNGR: HARD RAIN: THE SONGS OF BOB DYLAN AND LEONARD COHEN

Acclaimed as "One of the best interpreters of Jacques Brel and Bob Dylan anywhere", Barb Jungr returns to the songs of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen with the release of Hard Rain this July to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) with performances on Thursdays & Fridays, July 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th - all shows at 7:00 pm. Over the past few years the British chanteuse has been wowing critics and audiences alike at home and abroad with her insightful, intelligent interpretations of well-loved songs combined with her powerful and often witty performance style. Her earlier Dylan collection, 'Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan: Every Grain of Sand' (Linn Records 2002), is now regarded as a cult classic album. There is a $25 cover.
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NYC: BRIDGET EVERETT'S ROCK BOTTOM AT JOE'S PUB

Originally commissioned as part of The Joe's Pub 2013 New York Voices series, "Rock Bottom" became a downtown hit when it opened to critical acclaim in September, 2014, and was extended until its limited engagement ended on October 16th. Now, due to popular demand and its recent sold-out run, Bridget Everett returns for a limited engagement at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Tuesday & Wednesday, July 7th & 8th and Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th - all shows at 9:30 pm. "Rock Bottom" is what happens when you are too passionate to give up, and too big to fail. The ferociously talented Bridget Everett wrote the show, a chardonnay-soaked journey through the highs and lows of her life, with the Tony Award-winning songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Longtime collaborators and friends Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Matt Ray contributed music as well. In it, Everett shares intensely personal moments next to wildly hilarious ones, baring her heart and much more to her audiences. "Rock Bottom" features new original songs written with Shaiman, Wittman, Ray and Horovitz, plus favorites from Everett's monthly sold-out show with the Tender Moments. There is a $35 cover.

NYC: MOLLY POPE LIKES YOUR STATUS

Molly Pope, brassy belter /whiskey guzzler /lovable lunatic, sheds all pretense of humility and shamelessly entreats you to adore her for an hour while she prances about making loud noises at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, June 12th at 8:00 pm. 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 that have made her a downtown favorite, as well as a healthy helping of her roots in The Great American Songbook. She's just a hard-hearted softie who likes you an awful lot. Over-sharing? Of course. Sing-a-long? Yes. 3 encores? Why not. Molly Pope likes your status. Molly Pope is a critically acclaimed cabarettist whose shows have played Joe's Pub, Feinstein's at Loews 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. On stage she has appeared in FOUND (Atlantic Theater Co), "Horseplay, or: The Fickle Mistress" (La MaMa/Theatre Askew), Dan Fishback's "The Material World" (Dixon Place), "Wonderful Town" (Gallery Players). There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

Distorted Diznee, an outrageous Las Vegas-style parody revue of some of America's most beloved animated classics, will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Friday, July 10th at 10:00 pm. You will be transported to a New World, as a troupe of fabulous drag queens 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! There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: RICHARD MALAVET - VERY GOOD YEARS: THE INTIMATE SINATRA

Returning to Manhattan cabaret after a brief hiatus, Richard Malavet brings his brand new show, Very Good Years: The Intimate Sinatra to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 pm. Multi-Grammy nominee John di Martino will be musical director/arranger and pianist leading the band. This is the year of Frank Sinatra's centennial. He remains the iconic pop singer whom musical historians and critics' consider the definitive pop vocalist of the last 100 years. In a crowded field, he stands alone as the male singer by whom singers of the Great American Songbook are compared. Throughout his career, Sinatra considered himself a saloon singer. This special retrospective is a chronology of select recorded songs including "This Love Of Mine," and "I'm A Fool To Want You," (two songs he co-wrote), also "Night And Day" and his personal favorite, "Put Your Dreams Away." It also includes the many songs he recorded with his favorite arranger Nelson Riddle. The set will focus on the years 1939 through 1968. It will also feature lesser known gems such as "Once I Loved," "Say It (Over And Over Again") and "The Same Hello, The Same Goodbye," (written for Frank by Alan & Marilyn Bergman, but never recorded.) There will also be respectful nods to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Duke Ellington both of whom Sinatra collaborated with in the 1960s. Several arrangements are given a decided Latin twist. Richard Malavet has been acclaimed for his work as a singer of the classic American and Spanish songbooks. He has performed with his band in many Manhattan clubs. A native New Yorker, Mr. Malavet has brought his highly acclaimed Billy Eckstine tribute, "The Billy Eckstine Project: Songs in the Key of 'B," to venues across the country.

NYC: ENDORPHIN ANNIE PRESENTS "ORANGE IN AN APPLE TREE"

Annie Calder and her entire Endorphin Annie band will appear at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a refreshing, upbeat night of music, celebrating her latest album release, Orange In An Apple Tree. NYC-based, indie folk/ alternative band Endorphin Annie includes lead singer and songwriter Annie Calder, Ryan Thompson on lead guitar, Bruce Gordon on bass, Safrah Levitan on keys, and Tom Curiano on percussion. Endorphin Annie's honestly simple, infectious songs never fail to elicit a soulful, euphoric response in their audience. Award-winning songwriter Annie Calder is known for her soft, soothing voice, reminiscent of famous folk singers of the 60's, as well as for lyrics that are clever, deeply personal, and endearingly funny. Calder's influences include classic 60's folk/rock, early alternative artists The Cure and Regina Spektor, and a deep-rooted love of Celtic music, not to mention a So-Cal upbringing as a classical pianist. Her first solo album, Chances At Love, was released in 2010. Orange In An Apple Tree marks her 4th album release to date (2nd as Endorphin Annie). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ANGELO HART - INTREPID: A JAZZ SONATA

Jazz pianist Angelo Hart performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, July 10th at 11:00 pm. Hart has always had a unique and expressive approach to his instrument. Angelo has spent personal time studying jazz and classical legends such as Thelonius Monk, Art Tatum, Cecil Taylor, Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, Debussy, Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven and many more. Time spent with the great educators and musicians in Chicago, along with his natural innovative musicianship has molded him into the great musician that he is today. He approaches the piano with command and finesse, displaying a unique relationship and connection between the two of them. Angelo's most recent musical endeavors have immersed him in the vastness of improvisation and compositional freedom. Whether he is pushing the boundaries, breaking through, or carefully treading within the lines, Angelo's music is sure to take you on a musical journey! There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MICKY DOLENZ FROM THE MONKEES AT 54 BELOW

Micky Dolenz, best known as the lead singer of the hugely successful rock 'n' roll band, The Monkees, will bring his show "A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll", to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00 pm, with additional performances scheduled for Friday & Saturday, July 10th & 11th at 7:00 pm. The band originated from the classic sixties TV show of the same name. The Monkees sold over 65 million records and has toured the U.S. (and much of the world) many times over. Micky has also starred in musicals on Broadway, The West End, and in national tours including Disney's AIDA (Broadway), Pippin, Hairspray (West End), Grease, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Tom Sawyer, and more. Micky has recorded two solo albums (Remember and King For A Day) and recently appeared in the world premiere of the new play Comedy Is Hard (Ivoryton Playhouse) by four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss (The Simpsons). "A Little Bit Broadway, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll" is a brand new show Micky has created to combine his love of Broadway with his love for rock 'n' roll in one thrilling new intimate concert. The show will include some of the Monkees greatest hits, a few rarities and songs from musical roles he has performed and from shows he loves. Produced by Van Dean, Directed by Van Dean and Micky Dolenz and Music Direction by Michael J. Moritz, Jr. There is a $35-$90 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SPUN: A ROCK MUSICAL BY JEREMY SCHONFELD IN CONCERT

For one night only, on Friday, July 10th at 9:30 pm, celebrated singer/songwriter, composer/lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld (Clear Blue Tuesday, Drift), and the cast of his new show, Spun (book by Emily Goodson) will perform in concert at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). The evening will feature selections from the new hit show that has played to sold-out crowds on its path to the Adirondack Theater Festival, July 23rd through August 1st, before its next stop: New York City. Set in the crumbling economic landscape of America's Rust Belt, Spun is a high-octane, blue-collar musical exploring the complexities and hardships of the down-on their-luck American family struggling to find that elusive American Dream. This NYMF special concert presentation stars Spun newcomer Max Sangerman (Blue Man Group, The 12) as Jesse and Brook Wood (Holland America cruises - principal vocalist) as Molly - a role she originated, as well as others to be announced. There is a $25-$65 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: OLIVIA POLCI - LATE NIGHT AT 54 BELOW

Olivia Polci makes her debut solo performance at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, July 10th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. Raised in New Jersey, Polci is no stranger to the stage. As a recent graduate of Montclair State University, she is ready to tear up New York City belting one song to the next from classic show tunes to pop/rock. Recently, Olivia appeared at The Bergen PAC with her father's band "THE HIT MEN" and in several concerts at 54 Below. You can hear her on the concept album of the new musical Wendy's Shadow. Featuring Evan Ruggiero (The Ellen Show, American Idol, One-Legged Song and Dance Man) and David Maglione (Hands On A Hard Body, Wendy's Shadow). There is a $20-$45 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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