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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

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NYC: Next Outdoor Concert At Tudor City Greens Rescheduled for Today - June 2nd


NYC: Next Outdoor Concert At Tudor City Greens Rescheduled for Today - June 2nd
RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY BECAUSE OF STORMS

Broadway and cabaret performer Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera, Chess) hosts an amazing array of Broadway and cabaret artists as THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS holds its second show at Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) on Tuesday, June 1st at 6:00 pm (rescheduled to rain date: Wednesday, June 2nd). Concerts will continue monthly through October 2010, featuring a variety of performers and themes. Guests scheduled to appear are Broadway’s Kristy Cates (Wicked), Zachary James (The Addams Family), Jana Robbins (Gypsy, Tale of the Allergist’s Wife) along with MAC & Bistro Award winner Karen Oberlin, MAC Award winners Hector Coris and Richard Skipper, and cabaret performers Shana Farr and Valerie Lemon. Accompanists will be David Caldwell, Jeff Cubeta, Kenneth Gartman, and Bill Zeffiro with Cindy Gooden on bass. The concerts are being produced in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC). This year, Tom Stajmiger, a producer of theatre, concerts and cabaret around the country, joins the series, as associate producer. Sponsored, in part, by 925 Lounge and Smart Workout.
RESCHEDULED FROM TUESDAY BECAUSE OF STORMS

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

NYC: Outdoor Concert At Tudor City Greens CONCERT POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND


NYC: Next Outdoor Concert At Tudor City Greens June 1st
CONCERT POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND
DUE TO IMPENDING THUNDERSTORMS

Broadway and cabaret performer Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera, Chess) hosts an amazing array of Broadway and cabaret artists as THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS holds its second show at Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) on Tuesday, June 1st at 6:00 pm, performers TBA. (Rain date: Wednesday, June 2nd). Concerts will continue monthly through October 2010, featuring a variety of performers and themes. Guests scheduled to appear are Broadway’s Kristy Cates (Wicked), Zachary James (The Addams Family), Jana Robbins (Gypsy, Tale of the Allergist’s Wife) along with MAC & Bistro Award winner Karen Oberlin, MAC Award winners Hector Coris and Richard Skipper, and cabaret performers Shana Farr and Valerie Lemon. Accompanists will be David Caldwell, Jeff Cubeta, Kenneth Gartman, and Bill Zeffiro with Cindy Gooden on bass. The concerts are being produced in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC). This year, Tom Stajmiger, a producer of theatre, concerts and cabaret around the country, joins the series, as associate producer. Sponsored, in part, by 925 Lounge and Smart Workout.
CONCERT POSTPONED TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND
DUE TO IMPENDING THUNDERSTORMS

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NYC: Stacey Kent at BIRDLAND to Open June Schedule

NYC: Stacey Kent at BIRDLAND to Open June Schedule

Timed perfectly with the June 1st US release of her newest album Raconte-Moi, featuring 12 all-French chansons, Grammy Award nominee Stacey Kent returns to BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) for a one-week engagement, Tuesday through Saturday, June 1st through 5th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. The American-born vocalist has become one of the world's foremost jazz singers, earning international fame and critical acclaim for her captivating voice and style. Whether she is singing a sultry French chanson, a timeless American jazz standard, or a cool Brazilian Samba in Portuguese, Stacey always perfects the universal language of romance. Her best-selling albums include 'Breakfast on the Morning Tram' (2007) and 'The Boy Next Door' (2003) both of which achieved Gold status. Stacey has been honored with a string of awards, including the 2001 British Jazz Award and 2002 BBC Jazz Award for 'Best Vocalist,' the 2004 Backstage Bistro Award for best live performance and the 2006 "Album of the Year" for Jim Tomlinson's album, 'The Lyric' on which she was the featured vocalist. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: The Debut Of Singer/Songwriter Nellie Mckay - Opening Night

NYC: The Debut Of Singer/Songwriter Nellie Mckay

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut of critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress Nellie McKay Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 1st through 12th. Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. For her show at Feinstein's Ms. McKay will celebrate the release of her latest CD, Normal As Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day. Normal As Blueberry Pie features 12 songs handpicked from over 600 recordings of Ms. Day's, as well as an original by McKay. The album bridges the big band era of the '40s from "Sentimental Journey" to "Dig It" with Day's later film career from "The Very Thought of You" from Young Man With a Horn to "Send Me No Flowers" from the film of the same name. Nellie McKay has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and on numerous national television and radio shows, opened for Bo Diddley and Sting, dueted with Eartha Kitt, Trey Anastasio and Taj Mahal, interviewed Doris Day, and shared the stage with Odetta, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello and other notables in aid of various progressive causes. Since her audacious double-album debut Get Away From Me, Nellie McKay has been a creative dynamo, releasing three self-produced albums including Pretty Little Head and Obligatory Villagers. The early shows have a $60-$75 cover, 10:30 pm shows have a $40-$60 cover. All shows have a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: John Koprowski With Music From The Classic Rock Era


NYC: John Koprowski With Music From The Classic Rock Era

John Koprowski sings songs from the Classic Rock era (1970s and 1980s) atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesdays, June 1st & 29th at 7:00 pm. Songs include favorites by Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jim Croce, Boston, Harry Chapin, Guns'n Roses, the Eagles and others. Musical Direction by Tracy Stark with a five piece band (piano, guitar, electric bass, drums and violin). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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WEDNESDAY PICK AUS: Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne


AUS: Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne

Fairdog presents the return of one of the surprise underground hits of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Anne Edmonds in "Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne" at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Tuesday & Wednesday, June 1st & 2nd at 8:00 pm and Thursday & Friday, June 3rd & 4th at 9:00 pm. Anne Edmonds (Tough at the Top, ABC online) has been watching you and if you're lucky you'll end up as one of her characters. A night of stories, songs and "special" guests. Call for cover/minimum information.


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S.F.: Cloris Leachman in "Cloris! A One Woman Show" Opens Tonight at the RRAZZ

S.F.: Cloris Leachman in "Cloris! A One Woman Show"

The RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO(222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) presents the Exclusive San Francisco Premiere Engagement of Cloris Leachman in "Cloris! A One Woman Show", Tuesday through Saturday, June 1st through 6th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm on Sunday) plus an extended run on Saturday & Sunday, June 12th (8:00 pm) & 13th (7:00 pm). You can call 76-year-old Cloris Leachman the ultimate chameleon. She was the zany, self-centered Phyllis on the Mary Tyler Moore show, the hilarious Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein, the conically breasted Nurse Diesel in High Anxiety, and the prejudiced grandmother in Malcolm In The Middle. Cloris showcased her gracious fluidity with Shakespeare's lines when she played opposite Katharine Hepburn on Broadway in As You Like It. Her success soared on Broadway as Nellie Forbush, the singing lead in South Pacific. Cloris' recent appearance on ABC TV's Dancing With The Stars was one of the highlights of the television season. She won her Oscar as Ruth Popper, the emotionally barren woman in The Last Picture Show. The Oscar sits regally on a shelf in Cloris' home alongside her nine Emmys, the most ever won by an actor. Cloris! A One Woman Show is everything you would expect from unique, multi-talented Cloris and more. Tickets are $40-$45.

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NYC: Free Outdoor Cabaret Concert At Tudor City Greens Tonight

NYC: Next Outdoor Concert At Tudor City Greens June 1st

Broadway and cabaret performer Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera, Chess) hosts an amazing array of Broadway and cabaret artists as THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS holds its second show at Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) on Tuesday, June 1st at 6:00 pm, performers TBA. (Rain date: Wednesday, June 2nd). Concerts will continue monthly through October 2010, featuring a variety of performers and themes. Guests scheduled to appear are Broadway’s Kristy Cates (Wicked), Zachary James (The Addams Family), Jana Robbins (Gypsy, Tale of the Allergist’s Wife) along with MAC & Bistro Award winner Karen Oberlin, MAC Award winners Hector Coris and Richard Skipper, and cabaret performers Shana Farr and Valerie Lemon. Accompanists will be David Caldwell, Jeff Cubeta, Kenneth Gartman, and Bill Zeffiro with Cindy Gooden on bass. The concerts are being produced in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC). This year, Tom Stajmiger, a producer of theatre, concerts and cabaret around the country, joins the series, as associate producer. Sponsored, in part, by 925 Lounge and Smart Workout.


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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM


NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 minimum.

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NYC: The Mike Clark - Tim Ouimette Big Band At THE IRIDIUM Tonight Only

NYC: The Mike Clark - Tim Ouimette Big Band At THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

Scobar presents The Mike Clark - Tim Ouimette Big Band at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, June 1st at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Rhythm wizard Mike Clark is renowned for his seminal contributions to Herbie Hancock's Headhunters and has since gone on to create one of the most diverse careers in drumming history---from the jazz and R&B gigs of his youth to taking up the chair left vacant by Phil Collins in the fusion rock Brand X to fronting his jam band Prescription Renewal to backing jazz legends in 3 decades of playing in NYC and leading his own jazz bands. Triple threat Tim Ouimette has earned accolades as a trumpet player, writer and arranger for his work with Ray Charles, Count Basie, Ray Baretto, Machito, and Blood, Sweat and Tears, The Jaco Pastorius Tribute Band and on numerous recording dates, from the soundtrack to 'Ray,' to a Grammy-winning effort with Keith Richards. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $10 off the cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC PICK: RAVEN O SPENDS MORE TUESDAY NIGHTS WITH YOU

NYC: RAVEN O SPENDS MORE NIGHTS WITH YOU 

After a thrilling 2-night series this winter, the legendary NYC performer Raven ORaven O returns with his one-man show, One Night With You - an autobiographical look at his life in story and song - to THE BLEEKER STREET THEATER (45 Bleecker Street, NYC - TKTS: ) on Tuesday nights at 8:00 pm starting on May 18th through August 31st. Known worldwide for his starring role in Cirque Du Soleil's Zumanity, Raven O is a master at captivating audiences. On stage, he is the son of the devil one minute, a soul wrenching swan singer the next. His performances are fearless, provocative and often times off-the-wall. At 18, he entered and won a dance contest with a first place prize being a roundtrip ticket to New York City. He later learned the organizers did not have enough money to cover a return trip. They offered Raven O a one-way ticket and he took it - never looking back. He soon became a fixture in the East Village club world. He sung in dark, seedy underground cabarets and burlesque theatre houses. Cirque Du Soleil was a major turning point for the performer. The troupe invited Raven O to host their Zumanity show in Las Vegas. In 2007, after three long years in Las Vegas, Raven O returned to his love - New York City. Raven O is currently preparing to release his first musical CD this summer. For information, ticket price & reservations, go to http://www.telecharge.com/ .

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NYC TOP PICK:OPENING TONIGHT: "We're In The Money" with Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill


NYC: "We're In The Money" Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill

West Coast based Wesla Whitfield will perform her show "We're In The Money" (Songs from the Movies), along with Mike Greensill on piano and John Wiitala on bass at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), Tuesday through Saturday, June 1st through 5th. Showtimes are Tuesday, the 1st at 7:00 pm; Wednesday the 2nd at 9:45 om; Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm. Wesla Whitfield Hollywood gave birth to some of the American Songbook's finest entries by such notable composers and lyricists as Harry Warren, "Yip" Harburg, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Richard Whiting, Jimmy McHugh and Sammy Cahn. Hollywood also enlisted the great Broadway masters George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart and Jerome Kern - to name but a few. These stellar artists wrote the songs sung by such motion picture stars as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, The Marx Brothers, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and many more of the most beloved movie stars of the 20th century. Featuring the magical and original interpretations of vocalist Wesla Whitfield along with the swinging Mike Greensill Duo, "We're In The Money" presents the best of Hollywood's musical soundtracks including Over the Rainbow, Jeepers Creepers, A Kiss To Build A Dream On, The Boy Next Door and many more along with stories of the legendary performers who made these songs into the timeless and unforgettable tunes we all love. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC TOP PICK: KAREN OBERLIN in HEART & SOUL OPENS TONIGHT AT THE ALGONQUIN


NYC: KAREN OBERLIN in HEART & SOUL AT THE ALGONQUIN

MAC and Bistro Award-winner Karen Oberlin returns to the legendary THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) for her first extended run Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 1st through 19th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. Her show will celebrate the centenary of Frank Loesser, one of the greatest American songwriters, responsible for the Academy Award-winning "Baby, It's Cold Outside," "Heart and Soul" and "Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year," not to mention the masterpieces Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella and the Pulitzer Prize-winning How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. Oberlin will delve into the life and music of this fascinating composer and lyricist, as she performs many of his classics and exquisite rare finds. Oberlin plans to explore the endlessly delicious wit, beauty and depth of Loesser's film and Broadway songs. Eric Michael Gillett directs, Jon Weber serves as musical director and accompanist (with Tedd Firth for the final 5 performances), and Sean Smith plays the bass. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Monday, May 31, 2010

AUS: Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne - Tuesday night in Melbourne


AUS: Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne

Fairdog presents the return of one of the surprise underground hits of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Anne Edmonds in "Sing Us A Song You're The Piano, Anne" at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000 - ) Tuesday & Wednesday, June 1st & 2nd at 8:00 pm and Thursday & Friday, June 3rd & 4th at 9:00 pm. Anne Edmonds (Tough at the Top, ABC online) has been watching you and if you're lucky you'll end up as one of her characters. A night of stories, songs and "special" guests. Call for cover/minimum information.


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NYC: TOM WOPAT AT BIRDLAND TONIGHT - ONE NIGHT ONLY

NYC: TOM WOPAT AT BIRDLAND FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Perhaps best known for his starring role as Luke Duke in the long-running popular TV Series 'Dukes of Hazzard,' critically acclaimed and Tony-nominated singer and actor Tom Wopat will appear on Monday, May 31st at 7:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Tom has maintained a thriving career in show biz, appearing everywhere from Broadway (currently starring in the Broadway production of Sondheim on Sondheim), and Cabaret Stages, to the screen to his own swinging album recordings. Wopat celebrated the 100th birthday of composer Harold Arlen with the February 2005 release of 'Dissertation on the State of Bliss, a collection of Arlen favorites and rarities, followed by the release of a collection of music entitled 'Consider it Swung,' which features such great songs as "But Not For Me," "Deacon Blues," "That's Life," "2 Grey Rooms," and many others. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: GEORGE GEE BIG BAND SWINGS IN HARLEM MONDAYS


NYC: GEORGE GEE BIG BAND SWINGS IN HARLEM

Beginning Monday May 24th, The George Gee 17-piece Big Band will begin a weekly Monday night engagement at Harlem's newest hotspot, GOSPEL UPTOWN/GU LIVE! (2110 Seventh Avenue, NYC - 212-280-2110). Featuring jazz and blues vocalist John Dokes (in the style of Joe Williams and Billy Eckstine), George Gee and his big band orchestra pays tribute to the swingin' music of Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Benny Goodman, Chick Webb and many other Savoy Ballroom jazz icons. This marks the return of regular Big Band Jazz to Uptown NYC after a long hiatus. The George Gee Big Band has been in a swing-fest for over 30 years. The 17-piece big band has performed for many of the top names in the music industry including multi-Grammy Award winner Quincy Jones and jazz music giant Frank Foster. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 table minimum or a $10 minimum at the bar.


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CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD MONDAY - MAY 31st - MEMORIAL DAY U.S.A.

CABARET EVENTS AROUND THE WORLDMONDAY - MAY 31st - MEMORIAL DAY U.S.A.
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This major US Holiday marks the "official start" of summer - time to shed the "spring pastels" and don the "summer whites". Its a major shopping day replacing what was at one time a somber day, commemorating originally those who fell in the American Civil War, and at that time called "Decoration Day" when flowers and flags were placed on their graves. It was later expanded to include those who fell during WWI. These practices are nearly totally ignored today. Many cabaret rooms will be closed this day (some will be closed Saturday & Sunday, May 29th & 30th as well. Check websites or call ahead.



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Sunday, May 30, 2010

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO AT RRAZZ ROOM - Last show before NYC METROPOLITAN ROOM shows

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

The acclaimed cabaret/jazz, husband/wife team of Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill present "We're in the Money!: Songs From The Movies" at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Tuesdays through Sundays, May 11th through 30th at 8:00 pm (Saturdays at 7:00 & Sundays at 5:00 pm). Featuring the magical and original interpretations of vocalist Wesla Whitfield along with the swinging Mike Greensill Trio, "We're In The Money" presents the best of Hollywood's musical soundtracks including Over the Rainbow, Jeepers Creepers, A Kiss To Build A Dream On, The Boy Next Door and many more along with stories of the legendary performers who made these songs into the timeless and unforgettable tunes we all love. Wesla and Mike will explore the scores of such movie gems as Meet Me In St Louis, An American in Paris, Bandwagon, The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Top Hat and many more. Tickets are $35/$45.

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S.F.: RUSS LORENSON FEATURED AT SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL

S.F.: RUSS LORENSON FEATURED AT SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $20 OFF THE COVER
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

The San Francisco SOMETHING C.O.O.L. - THE SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL, will run from Thursday, May 27th through Sunday, June 27th at THE EUREKA THEATER (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA - TKKTS: 415-674-3863 -http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ ). Centerpiece of the celebration will be singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson, who will bring his award winning "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett" to THE EUREKA on Thursdays through Sundays all five weeks of the festival. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 6:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. The show had its opening at the Austin Cabaret Theater followed by sold-out runs at SF's Empire Plush Room, LA's Sterling's Upstairs, Milwaukee's Wilson Center for the Arts, and New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club. Tickets are $25 advance - $30 at the door. $10 cost for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. 
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L.A.AREA: ROBYN SPANGLER IN "LET ME SING" IN PALM SPRINGS - Today Only

L.A.AREA: ROBYN SPANGLER IN "LET ME SING"

BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT (777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA - 760-323-1200 - ) presents Robyn Spangler in her new show "Let Me Sing" on Sunday, May 30th at 8:00 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director Todd Schroeder. Robyn has had an interesting and varied career working both in front of audiences and behind the scenes in both the theater and film industries. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre and voice performance from Eastern Kentucky University and while earning her degree, Robyn continued to work professionally singing with the Cincinnati rock group Brandy, appearing in the summer stock Wilderness Road, being a singing waitress at CB Kendall's Music Chorale. An invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall in 2002 prompted Robyn to return to performing and appeared in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten at the Whitefire Theater followed by Karen Morrow's Master Showcase both in Los Angeles. In 2009 she released her first CD "On A Liquid Afternoon" to good reviews. Her cabaret show "A Bad, Bad Woman" debuted in Los Angeles in May and was later presented at THE DUPLEX in NYC. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink or dinner minimum.

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SUNDAY & MONDAY, MAY 30th & 31st - MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND - PHONE AHEAD

SUNDAY & MONDAY, MAY 30th & 31st - MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND - PHONE AHEAD

This major US Holiday marks the "official start" of summer - time to shed the "spring pastels" and don the "summer whites". Its a major shopping day replacing what was at one time a somber day, commemorating originally those who fell in the American Civil War, and at that time called "Decoration Day" when flowers and flags were placed on their graves. It was later expanded to include those who fell during WWI. These practices are nearly totally ignored today. Many cabaret rooms will be closed this day (some will be closed Saturday & Sunday, May 29th & 30th as well. Check websites or call ahead.
SEE: http://www.svhamstra.com.com/CabaretEventListing.shtml for cabaret events for this date that appeared in previous newsletters.

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NYC PICK: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA -co host Matthew Ward & Jay Rogers

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA

Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, May 30th at ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. The optional theme will be "Boats, Beaches & Boardwalks - All Things Nautical" Guest Host/Pianist: Matthew Ward plus Jay Rogers & special guest will be Christine Pedi. As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. Salon will continue every Sunday through June. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC PICK: ARTIE SHAW CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT 59E59 THEATERS featuring Daryl Sherman

NYC: ARTIE SHAW CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT 59E59 THEATERS

Americas Off Broadway at at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) is holding a special 2-week celebration for Artie Shaw's 100th birthday, when The Anderson Twins take over Theater A for two jazz-filled weeks of Mr. Shaw's signature sounds. The celebration kicks off with "The Anderson Twins - Benny Goodman Meets Artie Shaw: Who Was King?" Tuesday through Sunday, May 18th through 23rd, followed by "The Anderson Twins Celebrate Artie Shaw At 100 With Daryl Sherman", Tuesday, through Sunday, May 25th through May 30th. The performance schedule is Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:00 pm; Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm; and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Twenty-three year old jazz wunderkinds The Anderson Twins take center stage at 59E59 Theaters with their six-piece band for a Centennial celebration of legendary jazz giant Artie Shaw. Artie Shaw once famously said, "Benny Goodman played clarinet. I played music." Kicking off the first of a two-week engagement, The Anderson Twins explore this legendary rivalry between two of the jazz world's most prominent artists. For the second week, the Twins are joined by the irrepressible Daryl Sherman to celebrate Shaw in signature style. Ms. Sherman, a natural choice for this centennial celebration, was handpicked by Artie Shaw to be his vocalist when he re-formed his band in 1983 after a 25-year retirement. The show is a loving tribute to the most innovative and respected musician of the jazz and Big Band era. Tickets are $35 and are available at Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or http://www.ticketcentral.com/ .

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NYC PICK: "CAROLE J. BUFFORD SINGS RANDY NEWMAN" IN REPRISE OF HER UNDER-THE-COVERS HIT


NYC: "CAROLE J. BUFFORD SINGS RANDY NEWMAN"
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The critically acclaimed show "Carole J. Bufford sings Randy Newman" returns toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for two encore performances, on Sunday, May 30th at 5:00 pm. The show originally was presented as part of Lennie Watts' Under The Covers series earlier this year. Carole will pay tribute to one of the great American songwriters, Randy Newman, by covering his album "Lonely At The Top" with musical direction by Nate Buccieri. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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