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Sunday, January 31, 2016

FEB 17-21 IN NYC: ANNOUNCING: 1ST INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL AND CABARET HALL OF FAME GALA

FEB 17-21 IN NYC: ANNOUNCING: 1ST INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL AND CABARET HALL OF FAME GALA

CABARET SCENES MAGAZINE will present THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CABARET FESTIVAL, Wednesday through Sunday, February 17th through 21st, 2016, with dozens of performers at clubs across NYC, coming together to celebrate the unique art of cabaret. An opening night Gala will be hosted at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm, to kick off the Festival as well as celebrate the newly-formed CABARET HALL OF FAME, with a ceremony inducting the following performers: Barbara Carroll, Andrea Marcovicci, Marilyn Maye and Steve Ross, as well as the late Nancy LaMott, Bobby Short, Jan Wallman and Julie Wilson. Gala Performers include: Anita Gillette as well as by Hall of Fame inductees Barbara Carroll, Andrea Marcovicci and Steve Ross. Clubs participating in the inaugural 2016 International Cabaret Festival are: Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, Feinstein's/54 Below, Iridium, Joe's Pub, Metropolitan Room and The Triad. The Cabaret Hall of Fame is the brainchild of Bernie Furshpan and Joseph Macchia of Metropolitan Room. The goal of the Cabaret Hall of Fame is to preserve the history and contributions of those who have established and fulfilled the promise of live entertainment in a cabaret setting, and have brought joy to millions over the many years of its existence. In the works, as well, are the establishment of a cabaret archive at the Library of Congress and a traveling display of memorabilia of all things cabaret. For additional information about the Cabaret Hall of Fame contact Bernard Furshpan at 212-206-0440 or email Bernie@metropolitanroom.com
For additional information about the 2016 International Cabaret Festival, contact by email: festival@cabaretscenes.org
For the gala, there is a $24 cover (rising to $45 after February 1st) plus a 2-drink minimum. Reserve online at http://metropolitanroom.com/event.cfm?id=229370&cart 


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