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Saturday, October 15, 2016

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CHICAGO: CCP SETS DATE FOR 18th ANNIVERSARY GALA - OCTOBER 16th
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT
CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals)has announced that the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' 18th Anniversary Gala "Sentimental Journeys" will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 7:00 pm at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL - TKTS: 312-559-1212 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/). Chicago cabaret veteran Joan Curto and Tony Award-winning actor, and former Chicagoan, Christine Ebersole will be honored during the gala. Curto will receive the Gold Coast Award and Ebersole the Lifetime Achievement Award. Detailed plans for the show, which casts a welcome spotlight on Chicago's ever-growing cabaret community, are in progress. Information will be posted as it becomes available. Tickets go on sale in August. Stay tuned! More information at http://www.chicagocabaret.org .

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MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL: TCCAN SALON AT BLANCHE'S LOUNGE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th
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THE TWIN CITIES CABARET ARTISTS NETWORK presents a Cabaret Salon on the 3rd Saturday each month at BLANCHE'S LOUNGE AT THE TOWN HOUSE(1415 University Avenue, West, St. Paul, MN - 651-646-7087). For this month, on Saturday, October 15th at 8:00 pm, enjoy the songs and stories of the following performers: Les Block, Heidi Ziman, Vicky Mountain, Mary Keepers, Erin Livingston and Connie Dussl! Lori Dokken will be accompanist. Full bar and menu available. $10 donation encouraged.

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NYC: THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ITS FOURTH DECADE OF SONG & SPLENDOR AS SEVENTY DIVERSE PERFORMERS HERALD SONDHEIM, STROUSE, HARNICK, SYMS, ET AL - OCTOBER 18-21
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The Cabaret Convention of THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION will take place October 18th through 21st at ROSE THEATER AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC). The event has become a much anticipated, much acclaimed annual highlight of New York's autumn music season. This year, however, the four-performance concert series observes two especially noteworthy achievements. In addition to celebrating its twenty-seventh convention presentation, the Foundation simultaneously heralds the onset of its fourth decade of operation. Against wildly fluctuating public preferences in music, entertainment, and entertainers, The Mabel Mercer Foundation now has endured for more than thirty years • and flourished in its absolute commitment to the classic, "Great Popular Songbook," past, present and future. Commemorating that achievement, the 2016 Cabaret Convention presents four different music programs. More than seventy singers are scheduled to appear, and the productions include specific tributes to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, the lyrics of Sheldon Harnick, the melodies of Charles Strouse, and the repertoire of legendary jazz artist Sylvia Syms. Each evening boasts its own host(s), and the preeminent emcees include Klea Blackhurst, Jeff Harnar, Andrea Marcovicci, Rex Reed, and KT Sullivan; the latter also is the artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. Presale advance tickets now are available ONLY through The Mabel Mercer Foundation: 212-980-3026 or info@mabelmercer.org . Prices are $100, $50, and $25, and Premium Patron Seating is also available @ $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. For further information about the twenty-seventh Cabaret Convention, please visit: http://www.mabelmercer.org


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NYC: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT'S CD "ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT"!
"Another Kind of Light", Raissa Katona Bennett's latest CD is available now - perfect for relaxed listening and a great gift for any time of year that keeps giving joy and pleasure all year round! It's a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On this CD, three songs were written expressly for Raissa - two by Michael John LaChiusa: "Torch Song for Raissa" and "Bye, Bye, Ingenue", and onw by David Caldwell: "i carry your heart". Two other songs received their first commercial recording here: Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan's "Waiting for a Westbound Train," and "How Could I Not?" is from the David Spencer/cAlan Menken musical, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ. On Broadway: Raissa was "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and performed in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. First National Tours: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, and as "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE, where she worked with the original creative team of director Harold Prince, choreographer Patricia Birch, author Alfred Uhry, and composer Jason Robert Brown. In NYC, Raissa has headlined at: Feinstein's, Metropolitan Room, Iridium and The Laurie Beechman Theatre. She has guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama, Chita's, The Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. She has soloed with many symphony orchestras and was guest soloist at the estate of the legendary Cal Ripken, Jr. She was featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble in their Any Wednesday series, performing selections from her CD, What I Was Dreaming Of. Her newest CD, Another Kind of Light, was released through LML Music, August, 2012, and can be purchased there or on Amazon and iTunes. For details and to order, CLICK HERE!

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NYC: CHASING RAINBOWS: SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND - OCTOBER 16th
Karen Luschar brings her acclaimed show, 'Chasing Rainbows - Songs of Judy Garland' to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for three more shows: Sunday, October 16th, at 8:30 pm; Monday, October 24th at 7:00 pm; and Monday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm. She is accompanied by her 3-piece band. Karen celebrates this incredible icon and the songs she imprinted in the hearts of millions, capturing Judy Garland's heartbreaking vulnerability and spunk. With over 35 songs including, The Boy Next Door, Swanee, A Great Day for the Irish, The Trolley Song, But Not For Me, and Come Rain or Come Shine, Garland's story and music are seamlessly woven into this theatrical cabaret concert taking the audience through the exuberant highs and very difficult lows of Garland's personal life and career. Karen has delighted audiences with this show from performing arts venues around the country for over 12 years, to the concert halls of Lincoln Center several seasons ago. The appeal of her outstanding success is that she has never tried to imitate Judy, only to sing with passion, love and deep respect the outstanding music sung by this outstanding performer. Karen's career includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, international conferences, and commercials There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BOB DIAMOND - THE GIFT OF LOVE - OCTOBER 23rd
Bob Diamond presents his new show 'The Gift of Love' at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788), with four performances this fall - Sunday, October 23rd, at 5:00 pm; Thursday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, November 5th, at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Rick Jensen and Gretchen Reinhagen directs. Diamond was born in Great Falls, Montana. He moved to Seattle in his early teens where he started acting at The Bellevue Playbarn in Bellevue, WA. He then attended the University of Washington, where he majored in Television Production. He spent two and a half years in the Army teaching Psychological Warfare to enlisted men at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After being discharged from the Army, Bob moved to NYC and started directing Television for WOR-TV. He directed THE JOE FRANKLIN SHOW for thirty-five years as well as many other shows and telethons.For sixteen years he was Director of Supernumeraries and Children for the Metropolitan Opera. He also acted on ALL MY CHILDREN and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Theater performances have ranged from GOD to LADY BRACKNELL. Bob did his first Cabaret show in the late 80s at Danny's Skylight Room with the late Dean X. Johnson as his musical director. He was a MAC Nominee in 2013 for his show THIS FUNNY WORLD. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: KELLEY KAREL AS "THE SINGING HILLARY CLINTON" IN HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL 2.0: PRE-MADAME PRESIDENT - OCTOBER 29th
After 4 sold-out performances at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) in February and April of this year, Kelley Karel, dead ringer Hillary Clinton impersonator, and musical theatre/ opera singer and actor, brings her brand new fun-packed, laugh-a-minute, musical comedy political romp, with surprise appearances by ersatz Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Anderson Cooper, to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for two shows only. Show dates and times are: Saturday, October 29th at 1:00 pm and Monday, November 7th at 9:30 pm. Other performers include Samantha Northart, a graduate of the prestigious Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts and a multi-talented singer/ actor who has performed in national regional theatres and major cruise ship lines as lead vocalist and Justin Liebergen, a singer/actor/writer with extensive experience in film, theater and harness flying - really, harness flying. Musical Director, Jason Wynn, is a composer/ lyricist/ singer/ actor. He is a MAC Award Winner for Best Special Material for "Not Another Cabaret" and was a MAC Award nominee for Best Song, "Living Without Love." He also won an OOBR Award for BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL and an IT Award for Music Direction. He has also enjoyed an extremely successful run of his own music, lyrics & book show, BACK AGAIN. Special musical material is by composer/ lyricist and political satirist, Robert Yarnall and theatre producer, composer/ lyricist and multiple Mac Award winner, Bobbie Horowitz. David Friedman, Broadway and film composer/ lyricist/ conductor, author and lecturer made an incalculable contribution to the production with his music, humor and parodied lyrics. ••Broadway Veteran and Metropolitan Opera Singer, Chuck Karel is directing, and co-wrote with his wife, Kelley Karel, the book for the show. Chuck's Broadway credits include the original Hello Dolly, Dear World, Anthony Quinn's revival of Zorba, among others, and the film version of The Music Man. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

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NYC: SPOTLIGHT ON PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TERESA FISCHER'S WHAT'S NEXT? - NOVEMBER 6th
Spotlight On Productions is proud to present a vibrant, eclectic and subtly layered cabaret show: WHAT'S NEXT? at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, November 6th at 7:30 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 19th, at 4:30 pm; Monday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm; and Monday, November 28th, at 7:00 pm. The show is about exploring the places and events we revisit or imagine when figuring out what's next. Teresa Fischer brings life to the work of a wide range of composers including; Jerome Kern, Andrew Lippa, Nancy Griffith, Holly Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Jimmy Webb. Cabaret veteran Paul Chamlin is the musical director and one-man band for this fun evening that features special musical arrangements by Paul as well as Andrew David Sotomayor. Teresa's 2015 cabaret show, Comedy Roulette, was a critical and audience success and was chosen as The Bistro Awards' pick of the week during its run! WHAT'S NEXT? will add another winner to her already long list of successful cabaret shows: Comedy Roulette; Hip To Be Happy and Destinations and Detours; Scene of the Crime to name a few. Long time theatre Director Kent Cozad will be making his cabaret directing debut with this show. Kent also notes that this material capitalizes on Teresa's ability to engage an audience through song for a show that's deeply personal and entertaining. Kent's previous work includes productions of An Ideal Husband (which happened to be his first time directing Teresa), The Comedy of Errors, Miss Margarida's Way, Bus Stop, Buried Child and Samuel Barbero's opera, A Hand of Bridge. Teresa Fischer's debut CD LET IT GO was released in the fall of 2012, and CHRISTMAS IS, a collaboration with Candice Corbin and Andrew David Sotomayor - was released in December 2013. Both are available at cdbaby.com or for download at iTunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRISTOPHER HOWATT STEPS OUT FROM BEHIND THE KEYBOARD IN "HEAR MY SONG" - NOVEMBER 6th
In his solo cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) Pianist and Music Director Christopher Howatt steps out from behind the keyboard in "Hear My Song". Performances are scheduled for Sunday, November 6th, at 3:00 pm; Friday, November 11th, at 9:30 pm; and Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 pm. Joined by Music Director Steven Ray Watkins (MAC Award Winner), Howatt embarks on a musical road trip through life and career with music by Kern, Schwartz, Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, Peter Allen and others. Multi-Award Winner Lennie Watts directs. For more than thirty years, Christopher Howatt could be seen on cabaret and theatrical stages behind the piano, serving as music director for the shows, "Dangerous Duets," the vocal group Boulevard East and for performers such as Tyne Daly, David Hyde Pierce, Rita Moreno, Al Tulane, John Tartaglia, Howard McGillin, Marlo Thomas and others. Now Howatt takes center stage, making his New York Cabaret Debut in his new show, "Hear My Song." Playing piano since age four, Christopher Howatt discovered in High School he could also sing. Today, he is known as both a music director and vocalist. For two seasons, he was on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera's Associate Chorus, and has served as a chorister for most of the major Manhattan churches, including The Riverside Church, Church of the Ascension, Trinity Church Wall Street, and currently the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Times Square. He has served as music director for numerous theatrical productions from the Catskills to cruise ships. However, he is known most in cabaret circles as music director and performer with the vocal trio Boulevard East with whom he has made appearances in public and private events throughout the Eastern seaboard. His voice can be heard on recordings as diverse as Boulevard East's recording Timeless, Jessye Norman's Christmas CD In the Spirit, to singing backup for The Pet Shop Boys on their cover of the Village People song, "Go West." For fifteen years he was on staff at New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse, accompanying such talents as David Hyde Pierce, Howard McGillin, Tyne Daly, Rita Moreno, Brad Oscar and Cady Huffman and others at their annual galas, as well as serving as musical supervisor for their productions of Sylvia, Lend Me a Tenor and Inspecting Carol and musical director and performer for two Holiday Cabarets on the GSP mainstage with Robert Cuccioli, Sally Mayes and Alison Fraser, as well as the world premiere production of Come Back, Come Back, Wherever You Are, also with Ms. Fraser, written and directed by the late theatrical legend Arthur Laurents. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA - NOVEMBER 20th
Jackie Draper reprises her show "Moonlight Propaganda" at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 20th at 1:00 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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Cabaret performers, producers and venues are always ready to support a needy and/or important cause. In this section we spotlight special cabaret benefit events that we feel are worthy of your attention - and support. In most cases, if you cannot attend the event, there are instructions how tosend your donation directly. Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send a press release!
NYC: JAMIE DEROY AND FRIENDS STAR-STUDDED CABARET TO BENEFIT THE ACTORS FUND - OCTOBER 16th
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Show business tour de force Jamie deRoy brings her star-packed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show to New York's famed  BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), on Sunday, October 16th, at 6:00 pm. Performers include Brandon Victor Dixon, Julie Gold, Julie Halston, Marilyn Maye, Steven Scott & Billy Stritch. The one-night only event is part of the club's Broadway at Birdland Concert Series. Proceeds from the concert, produced by Ms. deRoy, will benefit The Actors Fund: Jamie deRoy & friends Cabaret Initiative, an endeavor that assists those in the cabaret industry who have medical needs and concerns. Ms. deRoy, a three-time Tony Award recipient, hosts the show and welcomes:

Brandon Victor Dixon, now starring as Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway. His other Broadway credits include Shuffle Along (Tony nomination), Motown The Musical (Grammy and Drama League Award nominations) and The Color Purple (Tony nomination). He starred as Simba in the national tour of The Lion King.

Julie Gold, a singer/ songwriter, best known for Bette Midler's version of "From a Distance," for which Ms. Gold won a Grammy (Song of the Year). Her songs have been performed by artists including Patti LaBelle, Patti LuPone, Cliff Richard, The Byrds, Kathie Lee Gifford, Lea Salonga and Jewel.

Julie Halston, the award-winning Broadway and off-Broadway actress who has given standout performances in You Can't Take It With You, Anything Goes, Hairspray, Gypsy, The Twentieth Century, The Divine Sister and Red Scare on Sunset, among others. Ms. Halston next stars in the Lincoln Center Theater production of the new play, The Babylon Line, which begins previews Nov. 10.

Marilyn Maye, 88-year-old icon of the American songbook whose performances been described as master classes in singing. Ms. Maye appeared on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" 76 times, more than any other singer. The Smithsonian Institution selected her recording of "Too Late Now" for its album of the 110 Best American Compositions of the 20th century. Grammy-winning Musical Conductor Billy Stritch will accompany Ms. Maye on the piano.

Steven Scott, a comedian described as a perfect mix between Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Carrey. Performing in venues from Broadway to Las Vegas to other countries, Mr. Scott's comedy combines clever observations of everyday life with an array of vocal talents ranging from celebrities to musical instruments.

Composer, Book Writer and Lyricist Barry Kleinbort directs Ms. deRoy's October 16 event with musical direction by Ron Abel, the award-winning arranger, orchestrator and conductor. Tom Hubbard will be on bass and Ray Marchica on drums.

Ms. deRoy is an acclaimed producer; cabaret, stage, film and TV performer; recording artist and humanitarian. Her Jamie deRoy and friends cabaret series has been attracting New York audiences for 25-years. Her cable television show spotlights well-known entertainers and newcomers. In addition to Tony Awards, Ms. deRoy has won eight MAC Awards, four Back Stage Bistro Awards and 11 Telly Awards for her extensive work on stage and screen. She has appeared on stage with luminaries like Joan Rivers and has headlined at many New York nightclubs. Jamie has produced nine CDs in the Jamie deRoy & friends series, all of which are available on Harbinger and PS Classics labels. There is a $35-60 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AN EVENING WITH STEVE ROSS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NANCY ANDERSON - OCTOBER 29th
Steve Ross, "the Crown Prince of New York Cabaret," will perform the music of Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim and other famous composers at MERKIN CONCERT HALL at the KAUFMAN CENTER (129 West 67th Street, NYC - 212-501-3330) on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds of the benefit concert will support Heartbeats Of the World, Inc. The mission of Heartbeats of the World ("HOW") is to enrich the lives of women, adolescents, and children in underserved areas of the world by providing medical resources and educational opportunities to address poverty, unemployment and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and teenage pregnancy. Through prevention and training, we will diminish the impact of these conditions and improve lives. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Karlene ChinQuee, Heartbeats of the World, Inc. evolved from a lifelong pursuit of humanitarian causes. When Dr. ChinQuee heard Maya Angelou speak about the problems in Jamaica and how people should feel empowered to do more to address them, she launched her own grassroots organization, and HOW transformed from an idea to a reality. In 2008, two hurricanes rendered inoperable our principal school on the island of Jamaica. Teaching is now done at a temporary facility. HOW desperately needs funds to construct a new school building and to help us expand our teaching activities.

A fixture for over 45 years and now a legend in the cabaret community, Steve Ross reopened the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hoten and has appeared internationally in London, Paris, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, among other cities. In New York he performed at Ted Hook's Backstage, the Hotel Algonquin, Cafe Carlyle, Stanhope Hotel, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Birdland. Steve's very special guest will be musical star performing artist, Nancy Anderson.

Nancy Anderson is a 20-year veteran singer, actor and dancer of the Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages. She made her Broadway debut as "Mona" in A Class Act, played the roles of "Helen" and "Eileen" in the Broadway revival of Wonderful Town and starred as Lois/Bianca in the National Tour and West End premiere of Kathleen Marshall's Broadway revival of Kiss Me Kate, for which she received Helen Hayes and Olivier Award nominations. Nancy received a 2000 Drama Desk Nomination for best supporting actress for her 8 female roles in Jolson & Co., a 2006 Drama Desk Nomination for best leading actress in Fanny Hill and a 2011 Helen Hayes Award Nomination for her performance in Side By Side By Sondheim at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Nancy's debut album, Ten Cents A Dance led to a concert career ranging from sharing the Carnegie Hall stage with Michael Feinstein in his Valentine's Day concert, Hooray for Love Songs to singing with the Atlanta Symphony as well ash regular appearances at the legendary jazz club, Birdland. Nancy received the 2011 Noel Coward Cabaret Award as well as a Bistro Award for her debut cabaret appearance at Don't Tell Mama's in 2004.

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There are some great cabaret events tonight, but here is just one chosen by CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for your special consideration.
NYC: BILLY LYKKEN'S "SACRED MONSTER" RETURNS TO DON'T TELL MAMA
After sold-out shows this spring, "Sacred Monster", starring Billy Lykken, returns DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, October 15th, at 8:00 pm. "Sacred Monster" is a hyperemotional journey of song, eyelash, and bazazz filtered through the soul of an often heartbroken, but never bitter, sequined songstress whose eccentricities and self-destructive behavior are overshadowed by an all consuming need to please the faithful masses. Directed y Rick Skye ("Liza LIVE!", "MaCabaret", "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with and E!") and Musical Directed by the Yasuhiko Fukuoka, "Sacred Monster" covers the musical territory of Broadway, R&B, Jazz, Tin Pan Alley and is loaded with special material one would usually find in a high energy, LIVE performance by a show business DIVA. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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Friday, October 14, 2016

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CHICAGO: CCP SETS DATE FOR 18th ANNIVERSARY GALA - OCTOBER 16th
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CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals)has announced that the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' 18th Anniversary Gala "Sentimental Journeys" will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 7:00 pm at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL - TKTS: 312-559-1212 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/). Chicago cabaret veteran Joan Curto and Tony Award-winning actor, and former Chicagoan, Christine Ebersole will be honored during the gala. Curto will receive the Gold Coast Award and Ebersole the Lifetime Achievement Award. Detailed plans for the show, which casts a welcome spotlight on Chicago's ever-growing cabaret community, are in progress. Information will be posted as it becomes available. Tickets go on sale in August. Stay tuned! More information at http://www.chicagocabaret.org .

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MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL: TCCAN SALON AT BLANCHE'S LOUNGE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th
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THE TWIN CITIES CABARET ARTISTS NETWORK presents a Cabaret Salon on the 3rd Saturday each month at BLANCHE'S LOUNGE AT THE TOWN HOUSE(1415 University Avenue, West, St. Paul, MN - 651-646-7087). For this month, on Saturday, October 15th at 8:00 pm, enjoy the songs and stories of the following performers: Les Block, Heidi Ziman, Vicky Mountain, Mary Keepers, Erin Livingston and Connie Dussl! Lori Dokken will be accompanist. Full bar and menu available. $10 donation encouraged.

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NYC: THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ITS FOURTH DECADE OF SONG & SPLENDOR AS SEVENTY DIVERSE PERFORMERS HERALD SONDHEIM, STROUSE, HARNICK, SYMS, ET AL - OCTOBER 18-21
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The Cabaret Convention of THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION will take place October 18th through 21st at ROSE THEATER AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC). The event has become a much anticipated, much acclaimed annual highlight of New York's autumn music season. This year, however, the four-performance concert series observes two especially noteworthy achievements. In addition to celebrating its twenty-seventh convention presentation, the Foundation simultaneously heralds the onset of its fourth decade of operation. Against wildly fluctuating public preferences in music, entertainment, and entertainers, The Mabel Mercer Foundation now has endured for more than thirty years • and flourished in its absolute commitment to the classic, "Great Popular Songbook," past, present and future. Commemorating that achievement, the 2016 Cabaret Convention presents four different music programs. More than seventy singers are scheduled to appear, and the productions include specific tributes to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, the lyrics of Sheldon Harnick, the melodies of Charles Strouse, and the repertoire of legendary jazz artist Sylvia Syms. Each evening boasts its own host(s), and the preeminent emcees include Klea Blackhurst, Jeff Harnar, Andrea Marcovicci, Rex Reed, and KT Sullivan; the latter also is the artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. Presale advance tickets now are available ONLY through The Mabel Mercer Foundation: 212-980-3026 or info@mabelmercer.org . Prices are $100, $50, and $25, and Premium Patron Seating is also available @ $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. For further information about the twenty-seventh Cabaret Convention, please visit: http://www.mabelmercer.org


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NYC: RAISSA KATONA BENNETT'S CD "ANOTHER KIND OF LIGHT"!
"Another Kind of Light", Raissa Katona Bennett's latest CD is available now - perfect for relaxed listening and a great gift for any time of year that keeps giving joy and pleasure all year round! It's a pop-contemporary spin on several well known standards, combined with new songs, a mix of jazz, pop, and theatre, that intelligently explore the human condition and strike a universal chord. On this CD, three songs were written expressly for Raissa - two by Michael John LaChiusa: "Torch Song for Raissa" and "Bye, Bye, Ingenue", and onw by David Caldwell: "i carry your heart". Two other songs received their first commercial recording here: Ron Abel and Chuck Steffan's "Waiting for a Westbound Train," and "How Could I Not?" is from the David Spencer/cAlan Menken musical, THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ. On Broadway: Raissa was "Christine Daae" in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and performed in CHESS, as a benefit for the Actor's Fund. First National Tours: "Jellylorum/Griddlebone" and "Jennyanydots" in CATS, and as "Lizzie Phagan" in PARADE, where she worked with the original creative team of director Harold Prince, choreographer Patricia Birch, author Alfred Uhry, and composer Jason Robert Brown. In NYC, Raissa has headlined at: Feinstein's, Metropolitan Room, Iridium and The Laurie Beechman Theatre. She has guest starred at: The Supper Club, Rainbow Room, 88's, Don't Tell Mama, Chita's, The Algonquin, and Radio City Music Hall. She has soloed with many symphony orchestras and was guest soloist at the estate of the legendary Cal Ripken, Jr. She was featured at the Lincoln Center Barnes and Noble in their Any Wednesday series, performing selections from her CD, What I Was Dreaming Of. Her newest CD, Another Kind of Light, was released through LML Music, August, 2012, and can be purchased there or on Amazon and iTunes. For details and to order, CLICK HERE!

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NYC: CHASING RAINBOWS: SONGS OF JUDY GARLAND - OCTOBER 16th
Karen Luschar brings her acclaimed show, 'Chasing Rainbows - Songs of Judy Garland' to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for three more shows: Sunday, October 16th, at 8:30 pm; Monday, October 24th at 7:00 pm; and Monday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm. She is accompanied by her 3-piece band. Karen celebrates this incredible icon and the songs she imprinted in the hearts of millions, capturing Judy Garland's heartbreaking vulnerability and spunk. With over 35 songs including, The Boy Next Door, Swanee, A Great Day for the Irish, The Trolley Song, But Not For Me, and Come Rain or Come Shine, Garland's story and music are seamlessly woven into this theatrical cabaret concert taking the audience through the exuberant highs and very difficult lows of Garland's personal life and career. Karen has delighted audiences with this show from performing arts venues around the country for over 12 years, to the concert halls of Lincoln Center several seasons ago. The appeal of her outstanding success is that she has never tried to imitate Judy, only to sing with passion, love and deep respect the outstanding music sung by this outstanding performer. Karen's career includes Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, cruise ships, international conferences, and commercials There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BOB DIAMOND - THE GIFT OF LOVE - OCTOBER 23rd
Bob Diamond presents his new show 'The Gift of Love' at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788), with four performances this fall - Sunday, October 23rd, at 5:00 pm; Thursday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, November 5th, at 7:00 pm. Musical director is Rick Jensen and Gretchen Reinhagen directs. Diamond was born in Great Falls, Montana. He moved to Seattle in his early teens where he started acting at The Bellevue Playbarn in Bellevue, WA. He then attended the University of Washington, where he majored in Television Production. He spent two and a half years in the Army teaching Psychological Warfare to enlisted men at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. After being discharged from the Army, Bob moved to NYC and started directing Television for WOR-TV. He directed THE JOE FRANKLIN SHOW for thirty-five years as well as many other shows and telethons.For sixteen years he was Director of Supernumeraries and Children for the Metropolitan Opera. He also acted on ALL MY CHILDREN and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Theater performances have ranged from GOD to LADY BRACKNELL. Bob did his first Cabaret show in the late 80s at Danny's Skylight Room with the late Dean X. Johnson as his musical director. He was a MAC Nominee in 2013 for his show THIS FUNNY WORLD. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: KELLEY KAREL AS "THE SINGING HILLARY CLINTON" IN HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL 2.0: PRE-MADAME PRESIDENT - OCTOBER 29th
After 4 sold-out performances at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) in February and April of this year, Kelley Karel, dead ringer Hillary Clinton impersonator, and musical theatre/ opera singer and actor, brings her brand new fun-packed, laugh-a-minute, musical comedy political romp, with surprise appearances by ersatz Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Anderson Cooper, to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for two shows only. Show dates and times are: Saturday, October 29th at 1:00 pm and Monday, November 7th at 9:30 pm. Other performers include Samantha Northart, a graduate of the prestigious Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts and a multi-talented singer/ actor who has performed in national regional theatres and major cruise ship lines as lead vocalist and Justin Liebergen, a singer/actor/writer with extensive experience in film, theater and harness flying - really, harness flying. Musical Director, Jason Wynn, is a composer/ lyricist/ singer/ actor. He is a MAC Award Winner for Best Special Material for "Not Another Cabaret" and was a MAC Award nominee for Best Song, "Living Without Love." He also won an OOBR Award for BERLIN TO BROADWAY WITH KURT WEILL and an IT Award for Music Direction. He has also enjoyed an extremely successful run of his own music, lyrics & book show, BACK AGAIN. Special musical material is by composer/ lyricist and political satirist, Robert Yarnall and theatre producer, composer/ lyricist and multiple Mac Award winner, Bobbie Horowitz. David Friedman, Broadway and film composer/ lyricist/ conductor, author and lecturer made an incalculable contribution to the production with his music, humor and parodied lyrics. ••Broadway Veteran and Metropolitan Opera Singer, Chuck Karel is directing, and co-wrote with his wife, Kelley Karel, the book for the show. Chuck's Broadway credits include the original Hello Dolly, Dear World, Anthony Quinn's revival of Zorba, among others, and the film version of The Music Man. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!

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NYC: SPOTLIGHT ON PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS TERESA FISCHER'S WHAT'S NEXT? - NOVEMBER 6th
Spotlight On Productions is proud to present a vibrant, eclectic and subtly layered cabaret show: WHAT'S NEXT? at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, November 6th at 7:30 pm. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 19th, at 4:30 pm; Monday, November 21st, at 7:00 pm; and Monday, November 28th, at 7:00 pm. The show is about exploring the places and events we revisit or imagine when figuring out what's next. Teresa Fischer brings life to the work of a wide range of composers including; Jerome Kern, Andrew Lippa, Nancy Griffith, Holly Williams, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Jimmy Webb. Cabaret veteran Paul Chamlin is the musical director and one-man band for this fun evening that features special musical arrangements by Paul as well as Andrew David Sotomayor. Teresa's 2015 cabaret show, Comedy Roulette, was a critical and audience success and was chosen as The Bistro Awards' pick of the week during its run! WHAT'S NEXT? will add another winner to her already long list of successful cabaret shows: Comedy Roulette; Hip To Be Happy and Destinations and Detours; Scene of the Crime to name a few. Long time theatre Director Kent Cozad will be making his cabaret directing debut with this show. Kent also notes that this material capitalizes on Teresa's ability to engage an audience through song for a show that's deeply personal and entertaining. Kent's previous work includes productions of An Ideal Husband (which happened to be his first time directing Teresa), The Comedy of Errors, Miss Margarida's Way, Bus Stop, Buried Child and Samuel Barbero's opera, A Hand of Bridge. Teresa Fischer's debut CD LET IT GO was released in the fall of 2012, and CHRISTMAS IS, a collaboration with Candice Corbin and Andrew David Sotomayor - was released in December 2013. Both are available at cdbaby.com or for download at iTunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRISTOPHER HOWATT STEPS OUT FROM BEHIND THE KEYBOARD IN "HEAR MY SONG" - NOVEMBER 6th
In his solo cabaret debut at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) Pianist and Music Director Christopher Howatt steps out from behind the keyboard in "Hear My Song". Performances are scheduled for Sunday, November 6th, at 3:00 pm; Friday, November 11th, at 9:30 pm; and Sunday, November 13th at 3:00 pm. Joined by Music Director Steven Ray Watkins (MAC Award Winner), Howatt embarks on a musical road trip through life and career with music by Kern, Schwartz, Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, Peter Allen and others. Multi-Award Winner Lennie Watts directs. For more than thirty years, Christopher Howatt could be seen on cabaret and theatrical stages behind the piano, serving as music director for the shows, "Dangerous Duets," the vocal group Boulevard East and for performers such as Tyne Daly, David Hyde Pierce, Rita Moreno, Al Tulane, John Tartaglia, Howard McGillin, Marlo Thomas and others. Now Howatt takes center stage, making his New York Cabaret Debut in his new show, "Hear My Song." Playing piano since age four, Christopher Howatt discovered in High School he could also sing. Today, he is known as both a music director and vocalist. For two seasons, he was on the roster of the Metropolitan Opera's Associate Chorus, and has served as a chorister for most of the major Manhattan churches, including The Riverside Church, Church of the Ascension, Trinity Church Wall Street, and currently the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in Times Square. He has served as music director for numerous theatrical productions from the Catskills to cruise ships. However, he is known most in cabaret circles as music director and performer with the vocal trio Boulevard East with whom he has made appearances in public and private events throughout the Eastern seaboard. His voice can be heard on recordings as diverse as Boulevard East's recording Timeless, Jessye Norman's Christmas CD In the Spirit, to singing backup for The Pet Shop Boys on their cover of the Village People song, "Go West." For fifteen years he was on staff at New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse, accompanying such talents as David Hyde Pierce, Howard McGillin, Tyne Daly, Rita Moreno, Brad Oscar and Cady Huffman and others at their annual galas, as well as serving as musical supervisor for their productions of Sylvia, Lend Me a Tenor and Inspecting Carol and musical director and performer for two Holiday Cabarets on the GSP mainstage with Robert Cuccioli, Sally Mayes and Alison Fraser, as well as the world premiere production of Come Back, Come Back, Wherever You Are, also with Ms. Fraser, written and directed by the late theatrical legend Arthur Laurents. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA - NOVEMBER 20th
Jackie Draper reprises her show "Moonlight Propaganda" at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 20th at 1:00 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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Cabaret performers, producers and venues are always ready to support a needy and/or important cause. In this section we spotlight special cabaret benefit events that we feel are worthy of your attention - and support. In most cases, if you cannot attend the event, there are instructions how tosend your donation directly. Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send a press release!
NYC: JAMIE DEROY AND FRIENDS STAR-STUDDED CABARET TO BENEFIT THE ACTORS FUND - OCTOBER 16th
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Show business tour de force Jamie deRoy brings her star-packed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show to New York's famed  BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080), on Sunday, October 16th, at 6:00 pm. Performers include Brandon Victor Dixon, Julie Gold, Julie Halston, Marilyn Maye, Steven Scott & Billy Stritch. The one-night only event is part of the club's Broadway at Birdland Concert Series. Proceeds from the concert, produced by Ms. deRoy, will benefit The Actors Fund: Jamie deRoy & friends Cabaret Initiative, an endeavor that assists those in the cabaret industry who have medical needs and concerns. Ms. deRoy, a three-time Tony Award recipient, hosts the show and welcomes:

Brandon Victor Dixon, now starring as Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway. His other Broadway credits include Shuffle Along (Tony nomination), Motown The Musical (Grammy and Drama League Award nominations) and The Color Purple (Tony nomination). He starred as Simba in the national tour of The Lion King.

Julie Gold, a singer/ songwriter, best known for Bette Midler's version of "From a Distance," for which Ms. Gold won a Grammy (Song of the Year). Her songs have been performed by artists including Patti LaBelle, Patti LuPone, Cliff Richard, The Byrds, Kathie Lee Gifford, Lea Salonga and Jewel.

Julie Halston, the award-winning Broadway and off-Broadway actress who has given standout performances in You Can't Take It With You, Anything Goes, Hairspray, Gypsy, The Twentieth Century, The Divine Sister and Red Scare on Sunset, among others. Ms. Halston next stars in the Lincoln Center Theater production of the new play, The Babylon Line, which begins previews Nov. 10.

Marilyn Maye, 88-year-old icon of the American songbook whose performances been described as master classes in singing. Ms. Maye appeared on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" 76 times, more than any other singer. The Smithsonian Institution selected her recording of "Too Late Now" for its album of the 110 Best American Compositions of the 20th century. Grammy-winning Musical Conductor Billy Stritch will accompany Ms. Maye on the piano.

Steven Scott, a comedian described as a perfect mix between Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Carrey. Performing in venues from Broadway to Las Vegas to other countries, Mr. Scott's comedy combines clever observations of everyday life with an array of vocal talents ranging from celebrities to musical instruments.

Composer, Book Writer and Lyricist Barry Kleinbort directs Ms. deRoy's October 16 event with musical direction by Ron Abel, the award-winning arranger, orchestrator and conductor. Tom Hubbard will be on bass and Ray Marchica on drums.

Ms. deRoy is an acclaimed producer; cabaret, stage, film and TV performer; recording artist and humanitarian. Her Jamie deRoy and friends cabaret series has been attracting New York audiences for 25-years. Her cable television show spotlights well-known entertainers and newcomers. In addition to Tony Awards, Ms. deRoy has won eight MAC Awards, four Back Stage Bistro Awards and 11 Telly Awards for her extensive work on stage and screen. She has appeared on stage with luminaries like Joan Rivers and has headlined at many New York nightclubs. Jamie has produced nine CDs in the Jamie deRoy & friends series, all of which are available on Harbinger and PS Classics labels. There is a $35-60 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AN EVENING WITH STEVE ROSS WITH SPECIAL GUEST NANCY ANDERSON - OCTOBER 29th
Steve Ross, "the Crown Prince of New York Cabaret," will perform the music of Cole Porter, Noel Coward, Stephen Sondheim and other famous composers at MERKIN CONCERT HALL at the KAUFMAN CENTER (129 West 67th Street, NYC - 212-501-3330) on Saturday, October 29th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds of the benefit concert will support Heartbeats Of the World, Inc. The mission of Heartbeats of the World ("HOW") is to enrich the lives of women, adolescents, and children in underserved areas of the world by providing medical resources and educational opportunities to address poverty, unemployment and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and teenage pregnancy. Through prevention and training, we will diminish the impact of these conditions and improve lives. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Karlene ChinQuee, Heartbeats of the World, Inc. evolved from a lifelong pursuit of humanitarian causes. When Dr. ChinQuee heard Maya Angelou speak about the problems in Jamaica and how people should feel empowered to do more to address them, she launched her own grassroots organization, and HOW transformed from an idea to a reality. In 2008, two hurricanes rendered inoperable our principal school on the island of Jamaica. Teaching is now done at a temporary facility. HOW desperately needs funds to construct a new school building and to help us expand our teaching activities.

A fixture for over 45 years and now a legend in the cabaret community, Steve Ross reopened the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hoten and has appeared internationally in London, Paris, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, among other cities. In New York he performed at Ted Hook's Backstage, the Hotel Algonquin, Cafe Carlyle, Stanhope Hotel, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Birdland. Steve's very special guest will be musical star performing artist, Nancy Anderson.

Nancy Anderson is a 20-year veteran singer, actor and dancer of the Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional stages. She made her Broadway debut as "Mona" in A Class Act, played the roles of "Helen" and "Eileen" in the Broadway revival of Wonderful Town and starred as Lois/Bianca in the National Tour and West End premiere of Kathleen Marshall's Broadway revival of Kiss Me Kate, for which she received Helen Hayes and Olivier Award nominations. Nancy received a 2000 Drama Desk Nomination for best supporting actress for her 8 female roles in Jolson & Co., a 2006 Drama Desk Nomination for best leading actress in Fanny Hill and a 2011 Helen Hayes Award Nomination for her performance in Side By Side By Sondheim at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Nancy's debut album, Ten Cents A Dance led to a concert career ranging from sharing the Carnegie Hall stage with Michael Feinstein in his Valentine's Day concert, Hooray for Love Songs to singing with the Atlanta Symphony as well ash regular appearances at the legendary jazz club, Birdland. Nancy received the 2011 Noel Coward Cabaret Award as well as a Bistro Award for her debut cabaret appearance at Don't Tell Mama's in 2004.

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CHICAGO: CCP SETS DATE FOR 18th ANNIVERSARY GALA - OCTOBER 16th
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CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals)has announced that the Chicago Cabaret Professionals' 18th Anniversary Gala "Sentimental Journeys" will be held on Sunday, October 16th at 7:00 pm at THE PARK WEST (322 West Armitage, Chicago, IL - TKTS: 312-559-1212 - http://www.ticketmaster.com/). Chicago cabaret veteran Joan Curto and Tony Award-winning actor, and former Chicagoan, Christine Ebersole will be honored during the gala. Curto will receive the Gold Coast Award and Ebersole the Lifetime Achievement Award. Detailed plans for the show, which casts a welcome spotlight on Chicago's ever-growing cabaret community, are in progress. Information will be posted as it becomes available. Tickets go on sale in August. Stay tuned! More information at http://www.chicagocabaret.org .

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MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL: TCCAN SALON AT BLANCHE'S LOUNGE - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th
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THE TWIN CITIES CABARET ARTISTS NETWORK presents a Cabaret Salon on the 3rd Saturday each month at BLANCHE'S LOUNGE AT THE TOWN HOUSE(1415 University Avenue, West, St. Paul, MN - 651-646-7087). For this month, on Saturday, October 15th at 8:00 pm, enjoy the songs and stories of the following performers: Les Block, Heidi Ziman, Vicky Mountain, Mary Keepers, Erin Livingston and Connie Dussl! Lori Dokken will be accompanist. Full bar and menu available. $10 donation encouraged.

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NYC: THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ITS FOURTH DECADE OF SONG & SPLENDOR AS SEVENTY DIVERSE PERFORMERS HERALD SONDHEIM, STROUSE, HARNICK, SYMS, ET AL - OCTOBER 18-21
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The Cabaret Convention of THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION will take place October 18th through 21st at ROSE THEATER AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC). The event has become a much anticipated, much acclaimed annual highlight of New York's autumn music season. This year, however, the four-performance concert series observes two especially noteworthy achievements. In addition to celebrating its twenty-seventh convention presentation, the Foundation simultaneously heralds the onset of its fourth decade of operation. Against wildly fluctuating public preferences in music, entertainment, and entertainers, The Mabel Mercer Foundation now has endured for more than thirty years • and flourished in its absolute commitment to the classic, "Great Popular Songbook," past, present and future. Commemorating that achievement, the 2016 Cabaret Convention presents four different music programs. More than seventy singers are scheduled to appear, and the productions include specific tributes to the songs of Stephen Sondheim, the lyrics of Sheldon Harnick, the melodies of Charles Strouse, and the repertoire of legendary jazz artist Sylvia Syms. Each evening boasts its own host(s), and the preeminent emcees include Klea Blackhurst, Jeff Harnar, Andrea Marcovicci, Rex Reed, and KT Sullivan; the latter also is the artistic director of The Mabel Mercer Foundation. Presale advance tickets now are available ONLY through The Mabel Mercer Foundation: 212-980-3026 or info@mabelmercer.org . Prices are $100, $50, and $25, and Premium Patron Seating is also available @ $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. For further information about the twenty-seventh Cabaret Convention, please visit: http://www.mabelmercer.org


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