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Saturday, April 2, 2016

BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! CHICAGO: JUDY AT CARNEGIE: 55 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT- APRIL 9th

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CHICAGO: JUDY AT CARNEGIE: 55 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERT- APRIL 9th

Daryl Nitz Entertainment presents "Judy at Carnegie", a 2 Act, song-by-song recreation of Judy Garland's April 1961 classic concert featuring 12 of Chicago's top entertainers, at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturday, April 9th at 7:30 pm. April marks the 55th anniversary of this legendary concert featuring over 25 Garland classics, such as "Chicago," "The Man That Got Away," "That's Entertainment," "You Made Me Love You," "Stormy Weather," "A Foggy Day" and her signature song, "Over the Rainbow." Performing in the concert is Jen Chada, Laura Freeman, Kimberly Gordon, Sophie Grimm, Ester Hana, Tecora Rogers, Jeannie Tanner, and Melissa Young, with special guest appearances by Honey West and the "queen of Chicago cabaret," Denise Tomasello. Directed by Daryl Nitz. Musical direction by Johnny Rodgers with Mike Torti on horns, Jim Cox on bass and Phil Gratteau on drums. There is a $32 cover.


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BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! NYC: ANTONIO GIOVANNI LIVE AT THE TRIAD/STAGE 72 - APRIL 9th

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NYC: ANTONIO GIOVANNI LIVE AT THE TRIAD/STAGE 72 - APRIL 9th

Renowned vocalist, choreographer, and online celebrity Antonio Giovanni invites you for an intimate evening of songs and stories at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 pm. Come listen to a soulful and modern cabaret of both originals and covers from this powerhouse singer. Expect emotionally stirring ballads, fun and danceable 80s hits, heart-wrenchingly smooth soul, and an array of personal songs. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! NYC: CELIA BERK RELEASES MANHATTAN SERENADE - PERFORMANCES EVERY SUNDAY IN APRIL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - OPENS APRIL 3rd

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NYC: CELIA BERK RELEASES MANHATTAN SERENADE - PERFORMANCES EVERY SUNDAY IN APRIL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - OPENS APRIL 3rd

Celebrating the release of her highly anticipated second album, Manhattan Serenade, muli-Award Winner Celia Berk returns to THE METRO-
POLITAN
ROOM
 (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) every Sunday in April, 2016. Performance dates and times are April 3rd at 7:00 pm, April 10th at 4:00 pm, April 17th at 7:00 pm, and April 24th at 4:00 pm with a new show featuring songs from the album. It is directed by Jeff Harnar with musical direction by Alex Rybeck. The album, to be released on April 1st, follows Celia Berk's critically acclaimed debut You Can't Rush Spring. It is Co-Produced by Tony Award-winning sound designer Scott Lehrer and renowned arranger and musical director Alex Rybeck. Nominated for the 2015 LaMott/ Friedman Award for Best Recording, Celia Berk's debut album You Can't Rush Spring appeared on a number of Best of 2014 lists and has found a global audience, with airplay and sales extending across the US and into Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada. Celia has made memorable appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Town Hall as part of the Mabel Mercer Foundation's annual Cabaret Convention and will appear again in October 2016 in an evening devoted to Stephen Sondheim. There is a $24 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN - COME LAUGH WITH ME! A CAROL BURNETT SALUTE!

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CHICAGO: HILARY FELDMAN - COME LAUGH WITH ME! A CAROL BURNETT SALUTE!

Hilary Feldman presents 'Come Laugh with Me!' at THE SKOKIE THEATRE(7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00 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 (just ask Tim and Harvey), so be sure to bring af friend! You'll be so glad we had this time together! Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.
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BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT BIRDLAND - "ON THE ROAD AGAIN"

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NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT BIRDLAND - "ON THE ROAD AGAIN"

Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter - will make her "Broadway at Birdland" debut at  BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, April 11th at 7:00 pm. This brand new set will showcase Stravelli's signature mix of eclectic influences including international folk songs, jazz classics, fresh arrangements of pop and musical theater standards, original compositions from her forthcoming CD release and a preview of her new Willie Nelson tribute "City Girl, Country Boy." She will be joined by regular trio Art Hirahara on piano, Pat O'Leary on bass, and Eric Halvorson on drums. Two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Scott Robinson (Ella Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton, John Pizzarelli) will be the show's special guest. Gabrielle recently returned from concerts in Azerbaijan, Moldova, Slovenia and Malta as part of the U.S. State Department's "American Music Abroad." In October, she co-starred in world premiere of Rooms of Light, the new song cycle with music by renowned jazz pianist Fred Hersch and December marked her second annual performance at the Jonathan Schwartz Christmas Show opposite John Pizzarelli, Karrin Allyson, Bill Charlap and more. She sang with the Santa Rosa Symphony opposite Billy Stritch in February, appeared at the 92nd Street Y "Lyrics and Lyricists" in March and will headline the Eleuthera Jazz Festival in the Bahamas in April. Her upcoming album will be produced by David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Marianne Faithfull) and its debut single "Dream Dancing," a passionate reworking of the Cole Porter classic, is currently available on iTunes here. Her new podcast "Big Modern Music with Gabrielle Stravelli" features interviews with stars of jazz, pop and beyond. The latest edition features special guest Hilary Gardner, the jazz singer who discusses her latest album The Great City and her vocal trio Duchess. The first two shows features conversations with the singert and songwriter Sachal and two-time Grammy nominated vocalist Jane Monheit. All episodes are available on iTunes here. Waiting in Vain, Gabrielle's adventurous debut record, was named "Album of the Week" by The Jonathan Channel from WNYC/New York Public Radio and Jonathan Schwartz. It combines the smoky ambiance of an underground supper club with exciting vocal chops, rhythmic dexterity and emotional yet intelligent interpretations. Highlights include "So What Boy," which blends the Miles Davis jazz classic with the Buddy Holly pop hit; a haunting reinvention of the Peter, Bjorn and John 2006 global chart smash "Young Folks"; and a lilting version of the Bob Marley•song title song; in addition to the standards "Skylark," "In A Sentimental Mood" and "Love For Sale." The recording, captured live at Zeb's in New York, is available on iTunes, Amazon and other music retailers. At age 15, Gabrielle began singing as a soloist with orchestras and has since performed on stages from Amsterdam to New York including Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night's Swing, Birdland Jazz Club, 92Y's Lyrics and Lyricists, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall at Kaufman Center, the Hammerstein Ballroom, Iridium Jazz Club, BB King Blues Club, Somethin' Jazz, The Garage, Fulton Theatre, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) where she opened for Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson. Stravelli toured the states with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performing Marsalis's Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration. Gabrielle has appeared as a soloist with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra and the Cincinnati Pops, was a finalist for the international 2011 Shure-Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition and was the 1st runner-up at the 2009 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition in Harlem. Earlier in 2015, she was given the Backstage Bistro Award for "Jazz Vocalist" and the MAC Award for "Best Female Vocalist." There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.


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BREAKING NEWS OF CABARET FROM AROUND THE WORLD! NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER CAROL LIPNIK RETURNS TO SUNDAY NIGHT SPRING RESIDENCY AT PANGEA

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NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER CAROL LIPNIK RETURNS TO SUNDAY NIGHT SPRING RESIDENCY AT PANGEA

Carol Lipnik, a spellbinding, wistfully-humorous singer and songwriter, will relaunch her Sunday Night Spring Residency at PANGEA (178 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-995-0900) on Sunday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm, performing every Sunday through June 26th. Lipnik just completed a three week engagement at Joe's Pub at the Public. Lipnik, who blends folk music and art song with the classic nightclub tradition, performs original musical compositions from her latest album "Almost Back To Normal" joined music director and pianist Matt Kanelos. Her Sunday Night Spring Residency is produced by TWEED TheaterWorks (Lypsinka) and DAX MGMT (Weimar New York, Joey Arias). In addition to critical plaudits, she has been praised by her fellow downtown performers as well. Lipnik grew up in Coney Island, NY and studied fine arts at Pratt Institute and The Art Students League. She draws from her visual arts training to create a singular cinematic style rooted in blues, pre-war Berlin cabaret, folk, and more as filtered through her very own carnival and psychedelic sensibilities. She has released six albums on her own Mermaid Alley label and has built a dedicated following through performances at Joe's Pub, Abrons Arts Center, Galapagos Art Space, P.S.122, Barbes, Spiegelworld and many other venues, as well as appearances at the River to River Festival, the Siren Festival, Weimar New York, and the Chapel at Greenwood Cemetery. Carol was awarded the 2014 Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant for music and in year 2009 she was an artist-in-residence at Yaddo. She composed music for the groundbreaking performance artist John Kelly's 2011 show The Escape Artist. Matt Kanelos is a pianist and songwriter who is a widely sought-after collaborator in the New York City jazz, avant garde and rock worlds. He draws equally on his classical conservatory background as well as his experience in jazz and new music. In recent years, he has performed and recorded with Jon Lundbom, Lorraine Leckie, Richard McGraw, Andrew Smiley, Nick Podgurski and Jason Liebman. Kanelos has released four well-received albums as a bandleader, most recently 2014's Love Hello. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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SWEET LIFE - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick.

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA

In Jackie Draper's new show - "Moonlight Propaganda" will be presented at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, April 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm. Moonlight Propaganda features songs in English, French, and Italian, illumine themes of moonlit, mesmeric magic and how to recognize and avoid its pitfalls or fall happily headlong under its spell. Musical guides include composers and lyricists Johnny Mandel, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Harry Warren, Harry Revel, Mack Gordon, The Gershwins, Michel Legrand, Lorraine Feather, Matt Malneck, Sammy Cahn, Gus Kahn, Vernon Duke, Mel Brooks, Benny Carter, McCoy Tyner, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mercer. Jackie's musical team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano; Ritt Henn on bass; Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special appearances by two dapper dancers: Franklin Ayala, Milo Saidl. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her brand-new cabaret show, Romance in the Dark, for four performances in April - on Thursday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 12th; Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st - all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol presents her swinging, sexy evening of sizzling tunes that will draw you into a world of late-night dancing and romancing. Join Carol for her memories of floating across the floor under the glittering lights of spinning mirror balls - coupled with the songs that made her fall in love with the dream of singing under the glow of a soft, pink spotlight. Celebrating more than twenty years of "impeccable musical taste," Romance in the Dark continues Carol's tradition of creating magical cabaret evenings featuring an intriguing song list, mixing favorite standards with rarities just waiting to be discovered. Jon Delfin is Musical Director at the piano with Boots Maleson on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET

Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE
Recipient of the Lamott Friedman Recording Award for 2016

Jim Speake will celebrate the release of his latest CD - "SWEET LIFE" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and the SRW Band. Jim will be performing all of the songs from the new recording. This CD was the recipient of the Lamott Friedman Recording Award for 2016. This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MADELAINE WARREN AT DON'T TELL MAMA

Madelaine Warren presents her show "Moving Forward by Looking Backward at the Great American Songbook" at DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Mondays, April 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 pm. Following a career on the diverse stages of opera, resort hotels, luxury cruises, concerts, and worldwide corporate events, Madelaine Warren is now dedicating her talents to the cabaret stage. With expert guidance from director Barry Kleinbort, music director/arranger Christopher Denny, and Bob Renino on bass, Madelaine presents an exciting line-up of celebrated standards, during which Madelaine reflects on how she is finally ready to sing a Frank Sinatra song (and other amusing anecdotes). Songwriters represented include Arlen, Rodgers, Porter, Jobim, Mercer, Coleman, Comden and Green, Kern, Bernstein, Lennon and McCartney. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER
You Choose The Action Murder Mystery Before Live Audience

For years, the all-original Vaudeville variety musical act Peaches and Crime has been bringing a revival of a vibrant, varied, and unpredictable stage art for to stages across New York and beyond. But on Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 pm, Peaches and Crime will bring their special brand of macabre music and wit to ROXY & DUKEIS ROADHOUSE (745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ - 732-529-4464) reviving yet another neglected American art form - a live radio play, fresh from its premier at Manhattan's exclusive FEINSTEINS/54 BELOW cabaret. For decades, live radio drama and comedy broadcasts were the American public's principle and most easily-available form of home entertainment. Before television became practical but after the movies drove many Vaudevillians away from successful touring stage careers, radio brought the country's greatest performers into the homes of the public while leaving space for the listener's visual imagination to work. The comedies were invariably performed before a live audience, with the actors holding scripts and wearing street clothes, but nonetheless bringing their characters to life with the energy of live theatre. Aware that in Dunellen their primary listenership will be sitting in front of them rather than listening at home, Peaches and Crime have added an audience participation element to the proceedings, pausing the play at several key points to allow the audience to decide which choices characters will make and what course the action will take. There is a $12 cover in advance ($20 cash cover at door) - available at https://www.showclix.com/event/peaches-and-crime

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: BECKIE MENZIE AND TOM MICHAEL: THE PIANO MEN


HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: BECKIE MENZIE AND TOM MICHAEL: THE PIANO MEN

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael reimagine their biggest hits, rare finds, and pay tribute to these icons who sing us the songs every Saturday in April at DAVENPORT'S(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830), opening on Saturday, April 2nd, at 8:00 pm. They're The Piano Men! Three unique legends at the piano – Barry Manilow, Michael Feinstein & Billy Joel. Cabaret duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael are hailed by critics and their imaginative musical twists of jazz favorites, standards, contemporary, Broadway and film gems have appeared on the country's most prestigious stages, including NYC's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. They will be returning to perform at Carnegie Hall in June of 2016. Menzie served as one of the Music Directors for the 2015 Songbook Academy. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: SONYA PERKINS - A NIGHT OF SWINGING JAZZ


HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: SONYA PERKINS - A NIGHT OF SWINGING JAZZ

Sonya Perkins returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for A Night Of Swinging Jazz, bringing something new along with her unique interpretations of favorite jazz standards. Bob Albanese is musical director/ piano,joined by Joe Fitzgerald, bass, Dwayne 'Cook' Broadnax, drums and John Bailey, trumpet. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA

In Jackie Draper's new show - "Moonlight Propaganda" will be presented at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, April 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm. Moonlight Propaganda features songs in English, French, and Italian, illumine themes of moonlit, mesmeric magic and how to recognize and avoid its pitfalls or fall happily headlong under its spell. Musical guides include composers and lyricists Johnny Mandel, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Harry Warren, Harry Revel, Mack Gordon, The Gershwins, Michel Legrand, Lorraine Feather, Matt Malneck, Sammy Cahn, Gus Kahn, Vernon Duke, Mel Brooks, Benny Carter, McCoy Tyner, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mercer. Jackie's musical team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano; Ritt Henn on bass; Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special appearances by two dapper dancers: Franklin Ayala, Milo Saidl. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her brand-new cabaret show, Romance in the Dark, for four performances in April - on Thursday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 12th; Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st - all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol presents her swinging, sexy evening of sizzling tunes that will draw you into a world of late-night dancing and romancing. Join Carol for her memories of floating across the floor under the glittering lights of spinning mirror balls - coupled with the songs that made her fall in love with the dream of singing under the glow of a soft, pink spotlight. Celebrating more than twenty years of "impeccable musical taste," Romance in the Dark continues Carol's tradition of creating magical cabaret evenings featuring an intriguing song list, mixing favorite standards with rarities just waiting to be discovered. Jon Delfin is Musical Director at the piano with Boots Maleson on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET

Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

Jim Speake will celebrate the release of his latest CD - "SWEET LIFE" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and the SRW Band. Jim will be performing all of the songs from the new recording. This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MADELAINE WARREN AT DON'T TELL MAMA

Madelaine Warren presents her show "Moving Forward by Looking Backward at the Great American Songbook" at DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Mondays, April 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 pm. Following a career on the diverse stages of opera, resort hotels, luxury cruises, concerts, and worldwide corporate events, Madelaine Warren is now dedicating her talents to the cabaret stage. With expert guidance from director Barry Kleinbort, music director/arranger Christopher Denny, and Bob Renino on bass, Madelaine presents an exciting line-up of celebrated standards, during which Madelaine reflects on how she is finally ready to sing a Frank Sinatra song (and other amusing anecdotes). Songwriters represented include Arlen, Rodgers, Porter, Jobim, Mercer, Coleman, Comden and Green, Kern, Bernstein, Lennon and McCartney. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER
You Choose The Action Murder Mystery Before Live Audience

For years, the all-original Vaudeville variety musical act Peaches and Crime has been bringing a revival of a vibrant, varied, and unpredictable stage art for to stages across New York and beyond. But on Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 pm, Peaches and Crime will bring their special brand of macabre music and wit to ROXY & DUKEIS ROADHOUSE (745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ - 732-529-4464) reviving yet another neglected American art form - a live radio play, fresh from its premier at Manhattan's exclusive FEINSTEINS/54 BELOW cabaret. For decades, live radio drama and comedy broadcasts were the American public's principle and most easily-available form of home entertainment. Before television became practical but after the movies drove many Vaudevillians away from successful touring stage careers, radio brought the country's greatest performers into the homes of the public while leaving space for the listener's visual imagination to work. The comedies were invariably performed before a live audience, with the actors holding scripts and wearing street clothes, but nonetheless bringing their characters to life with the energy of live theatre. Aware that in Dunellen their primary listenership will be sitting in front of them rather than listening at home, Peaches and Crime have added an audience participation element to the proceedings, pausing the play at several key points to allow the audience to decide which choices characters will make and what course the action will take. There is a $12 cover in advance ($20 cash cover at door) - available at https://www.showclix.com/event/peaches-and-crime

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NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET

Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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CHICAGO: BECKIE MENZIE AND TOM MICHAEL: THE PIANO MEN

Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael reimagine their biggest hits, rare finds, and pay tribute to these icons who sing us the songs every Saturday in April at DAVENPORT'S(1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830), opening on Saturday, April 2nd, at 8:00 pm. They're The Piano Men! Three unique legends at the piano – Barry Manilow, Michael Feinstein & Billy Joel. Cabaret duo Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael are hailed by critics and their imaginative musical twists of jazz favorites, standards, contemporary, Broadway and film gems have appeared on the country's most prestigious stages, including NYC's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. They will be returning to perform at Carnegie Hall in June of 2016. Menzie served as one of the Music Directors for the 2015 Songbook Academy. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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: THE CRAZY COQS PRESENTS ANNE REID

THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) presents Anne Reid, one of Britain's most-loved and respected actors, for a 2-week run - Tuesday through Saturday, March 22nd through April 2nd - all shows at 8:00 pm. Anne was the star of the popular Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters, Dinnerladies and Coronation Street. Following three total sell-outs she returns to Crazy Coqs where Anne will be recounting funny and interesting stories about her life in and out of show business. She will be accompanied by two-times Tony Award nominee Musical Director Jason Carr. Anne Reid has become a familiar figure to audiences everywhere in her many roles on television, stage and screen. In 2004 she received critical acclaim for her starring role in the film The Mother alongside Daniel Craig. Only recently has she branched out into musicals, with roles in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at the Royal Opera House and Cole Porter's Out of This World in Chichester and earlier this year A Little Night Music. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

LONDON: ROB BARRON TRIO FEATURING ATILA AT THE CRAZY COQS

The Rob Barron Trio (Rob Barron - Piano, Calum Gourlay - Bass, Matt Home - Drums), featuring Atila, performs at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) Saturday, April 2nd, at 7:00 pm at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. Drawing influences from the classic jazz piano trios of the golden age of jazz, such as George Shearing, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole and Wynton Kelly, the Rob Barron Trio plays new exciting arrangements of timeless popular songs, from Rodgers and Hart to Stevie Wonder, music to uplift you on a Saturday night. A mainstay of the London jazz and studio scene, Rob has performed with artists such as Al Jarreau, Marlena Shaw, Phil Woods, Bob Mintzer and Benny Golson, the BBC Big Band, the Ronnie Scotts All-Stars, Jacqui Dankworth, Ian Shaw, Claire Martin and Dave O Higgins to name a few. Joining the trio tonight is one of the finest jazz vocalists to emerge on the scene in recent years - Atila. Sartorially stylish and musically classy, Atila's interpretations of the American Songbook are internationally renowned, taking influence from early Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme. Atila has toured extensively with the legendary Buddy Greco, jointly appearing on BBC radio 2 with the John Wilson Big Band at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. He has given sold out shows at Ronnie Scott's, The Hippodrome Casino London and The Stables Wavendon, and was invited to America to sing 'The Nelson Riddle Story' by the Nelson Riddle Foundation. With a sold out show at the London jazz festival last year this promises to be a night not to be missed full of your favourite songs from the golden era of the American song book. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.



OTHER AREA CABARET VENUES - NO PRESS RELEASES RECEIVED (MAY BE CLOSED OR PRESENTING NON-CABARET EVENTS):
THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017)

BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004)

RONNIE SCOTT'S JAZZ CLUB (47 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4HT - 44 (0)20 7439 0747)

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SWEET LIFE - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick.

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NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET

Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her brand-new cabaret show, Romance in the Dark, for four performances in April - on Thursday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 12th; Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st - all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol presents her swinging, sexy evening of sizzling tunes that will draw you into a world of late-night dancing and romancing. Join Carol for her memories of floating across the floor under the glittering lights of spinning mirror balls - coupled with the songs that made her fall in love with the dream of singing under the glow of a soft, pink spotlight. Celebrating more than twenty years of "impeccable musical taste," Romance in the Dark continues Carol's tradition of creating magical cabaret evenings featuring an intriguing song list, mixing favorite standards with rarities just waiting to be discovered. Jon Delfin is Musical Director at the piano with Boots Maleson on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

Jim Speake will celebrate the release of his latest CD - "SWEET LIFE" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and the SRW Band. Jim will be performing all of the songs from the new recording. This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MADELAINE WARREN AT DON'T TELL MAMA

Madelaine Warren presents her show "Moving Forward by Looking Backward at the Great American Songbook" at DON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Mondays, April 18th & 25th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, May 1st at 3:00 pm. Following a career on the diverse stages of opera, resort hotels, luxury cruises, concerts, and worldwide corporate events, Madelaine Warren is now dedicating her talents to the cabaret stage. With expert guidance from director Barry Kleinbort, music director/arranger Christopher Denny, and Bob Renino on bass, Madelaine presents an exciting line-up of celebrated standards, during which Madelaine reflects on how she is finally ready to sing a Frank Sinatra song (and other amusing anecdotes). Songwriters represented include Arlen, Rodgers, Porter, Jobim, Mercer, Coleman, Comden and Green, Kern, Bernstein, Lennon and McCartney. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER
You Choose The Action Murder Mystery Before Live Audience

For years, the all-original Vaudeville variety musical act Peaches and Crime has been bringing a revival of a vibrant, varied, and unpredictable stage art for to stages across New York and beyond. But on Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 pm, Peaches and Crime will bring their special brand of macabre music and wit to ROXY & DUKEIS ROADHOUSE (745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ - 732-529-4464) reviving yet another neglected American art form - a live radio play, fresh from its premier at Manhattan's exclusive FEINSTEINS/54 BELOW cabaret. For decades, live radio drama and comedy broadcasts were the American public's principle and most easily-available form of home entertainment. Before television became practical but after the movies drove many Vaudevillians away from successful touring stage careers, radio brought the country's greatest performers into the homes of the public while leaving space for the listener's visual imagination to work. The comedies were invariably performed before a live audience, with the actors holding scripts and wearing street clothes, but nonetheless bringing their characters to life with the energy of live theatre. Aware that in Dunellen their primary listenership will be sitting in front of them rather than listening at home, Peaches and Crime have added an audience participation element to the proceedings, pausing the play at several key points to allow the audience to decide which choices characters will make and what course the action will take. There is a $12 cover in advance ($20 cash cover at door) - available at https://www.showclix.com/event/peaches-and-crime

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