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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH GUESTS FROM CABARET

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA

Dana Lorge hosts "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" every week at 8:00 pm atIGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. This week's event, on Wednesday, February 23rd, guests are Earl Levit, Phyllis Mollen, Jillian Laurain, Tony Messina, Carmine Grillo, Lynn DiMenna, Peter Calo, Russell Brauer, Sarah Rice, Gregory Nalbone, Ralph William Boone and Joey Infante with Barry Levitt on keyboard, Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.

NYC: KAT GANG AT THE PLAZA'S ROSE ROOM WEDNESDAYS

NYC: KAT GANG AT THE PLAZA'S ROSE ROOM WEDNESDAYS

Kat Gang brings her unique vocal style to the ROSE ROOM OF THE PLAZA HOTEL(Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, NYC - 212-759-3000 every Wednesday at 9:00 pm, with a preview performance on February 16th and opening officially on Wednesday, February 23rd for an open-ended engagement. She will be singing Traditional Jazz Standards, Cole Porter, Gershwin and others from the Great American Songbook. Kat has a soul steeped in jazz. Born in Boston she began her music theory training as a teenager at Berklee and then fell in love with the energy of New York City and went on to gain her BFA from NYU. After that she continued studying music at the Royal Academy in London. Kat lived and worked singing jazz all over England for seven years. She has performed twice at the GRAMMY Awards with the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, has acted in various feature-length independent films, and currently is back in New York performing frequently and exploring the depth of jazz fusion and improvisation with her versatile, extraordinary ear and voice. The Rose Room has a policy of no cover or minimum for its music, fabulous cocktails, wine and champagne.

MY PAIN IS YOUR GAIN! MARCH IS CABARET MONTH BANNER SALE ON NOW

MY PAIN IS YOUR GAIN! MARCH IS CABARET MONTH BANNER SALE ON NOW -

A special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH BANNER AD SALE for banner ads running on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE during February and March continues. There is a special 10% discount on banners for events in March that promote themselves as MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. And there will be an additional 10% discount for March shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (be sure to check with your venue if discounts are permitted). Together, this means a 20% discount on banners. These discounts are in addition to discounts and rebates given to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. There is a 2-week minimum (continuous) and the banner must promote a show that has at least one performance in the month of March. The deal applies to banner ads only (Regular & Supersize) and does not apply to SIDEBAR ads.

But wait - there's more: My pain is your gain! We're in an extreme cash crunch this month, so for persons purchasing banners to run in MARCH & APRIL (banner can start as early as March 1st) I am offering an extra 5% discount on PayPal payments (in addition to the regular 5%) if the total cost of the banner is more than $100 after all other discounts are taken. Banner must be paid for before March 4th (the date of the GALA). The deal applies to banner ads only (Regular & Supersize) and does not apply to SIDEBAR ads, and can be combined with the FEBRUARY-MARCH deal above.

Confused? Just sent me an e-mail at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com and let me know what size banner you wish, how many weeks you wish to advertise, and what week you with to start and I'll send you an exact quote and a PayPal invoice.

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LONDON: MISS DEMEANOUR AT THE BATTERSEA BARGE TONIGHT

LON: MISS DEMEANOUR AT THE BATTERSEA BARGE TONIGHT
Back from a successful Miss DeMeanour show in Cape Town and with a brilliant new pianist on board, Aletia Upstairs will perform at BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004) on Wednesday, February 23rd at 8:00 pm. She's a bit naughty, a bit nasty but good, good, good company. The show is a cabaret celebrating new experiences and adventures in lust, love and longing with the music of Weill, Brel, Manilow and Sondheim sprinkles of Shakespeare, stand-up comedy, puppetry, Jazz, Latin, Chanson and songs from Annie Ross and Kirsty MacColl plus music from Aletia Upstairs' album, Possibility and 2 new recently launched singles from her upcoming album. The South African born singer-songwriter has entertained audiences in South Africa, Italy, Germany, Korea, Japan and the US. She is accompanied by award winning pianist Fergal O'Mahony. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND AT IRIDIUM - 2 special shows tonight!

NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND CONTINUES AT IRIDIUM
MEMBER FOR MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

ScoBar Entertainment & BUG:OUT:MUSIC present Broadway's Longest Running Nightclub Act, Terese Genecco & her "little big band" at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB(1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121). Next performance is on Tuesday, February 22nd with different shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Genecco will continue to headline at the club on the last Tuesday of every month, celebrating the start of her third consecutive year in March! Each month she has Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-Winning performers as her guest stars. This month's guest at 7:00 pm is San Francisco favorite Carly Ozard. At the 9:00 on show, Terest will perform her original Frances Faye tribute show for the first time since 2006! Genecco's 8-piece band features Barry Levitt on piano, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Joe Abba on drums, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Tom Hubbard on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, and also featuring (as schedules permit) Grammy winners Lew Soloff (Blood Sweat & Tears) on trumpet and Skip Ward (Steve Martin's "The Crow") on bass and Grammy nominee ("Liza's At The Palace") Michael Berkowitz on drums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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Monday, February 21, 2011

KAREN AKERS ADDED TO CAST OF THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

KAREN AKERS ADDED TO CAST OF THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on Friday, March 4th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC), produced by Tom Stajmiger. There are only 35 seats left. You are urged to act quickly to assure seating.
We're happy to announce that Karen Akers (Nightlife, MAC and Bistro Award Winner) has just been added to the cast for the show. Tracy Stark will serve as musical director for this year's show. Also in the cast are Johnny Rodgers (Nightlife, MAC and Bistro Award Winner); Julie Reyburn (Multi MAC, BISTRO, NIGHTLIFE Award winner); Sally Mayes (Broadway/cabaret star and Tony nominee); Laurel Masse (founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Bistro Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist); Gabrielle Stravelli (Bistro Award Winner - Performer on the Rise); and Lucia Spina (Broadway: Legally Blonde, South Pacific, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables) and Jim VanSlyke (Singer/Songwriter/ Voice Teacher). (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)
There is a $25 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ($30 cover for non-members). A $15 food/drink minimum will be collected the night of the show - credit cards accepted. All tickets must be purchased online - no reservations will be taken by the club - no tickets will be available the day of the show or at the door.
TO ORDER TICKETS USING PAYPAL OR CHECK CLICK HERE:
Reservation will be considered valid when payment is received.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BYMarty Geiger
Dr. Garrett H. Bennett
Jim VanSlyke
Harold Sanditen
Kathy Phillips - Spenser's Mystery Books
Joanna Mosca
Cynthia Crane ASG Payroll Services
Lynne Halliday
Jim SpeakeCabaret Confessional

YOU CAN HELP SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Just CLICK here!

Sponsors will receive a free prime-seating ticket to the GALA plus a 1/4 page ad in the program booklet - a total value of $50, plus have their name/website included in all published promotional articles and mentions. Multiple sponsorships are possible - and you can choose to remain anonymous as well.
But any donation amount would truly help. CLICK HERE to send a donation for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH:

CAN'T MAKE THE GALA? PROGRAM BOOKLET ADS AVAILABLE

For those who can't make it to the FOURTH ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at the LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE on Friday, March 4th, you can still support the promotion by purchasing an ad in the program booklet - the price of a ticket ($25) gets you a quarter page, with a half page going for $40 and a full page for $75 (inside front cover and inside & outside back cover cost $100 each). To order an ad, and to see the sizes and specs, deadline for artwork, etc., just click here:

All ticket proceeds, program ads and sponsorship proceeds to go directly to support the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion (which actually goes on all year), including posters and promotional post cards to be distributed all over the country as well as further development of the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website and other cabaret centered promotional events all year long.
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NEW VIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS COLUMN BY SUE MATSUKI POSTED ON THE WEBSITE MINUTES AGO

We just posted a new "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column by Sue Matsuki on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE -http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - In her column of Monday, February 21st, Sue discusses show promotion via printed post cards. There are also two reviews - Freddy Cole & Nicholas King - and some general news and some special "Sue's News" items.

The Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE was sent out today to our 2700+ subscribers (free) and is now posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . You can subscribe to this twice-weekly newsletter by simply sending an e-mail with the single word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - please include your name and city in the body of the email - for statistical purposes.

TWO IMPORTANT DATES:

Saturday, February 26th at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE & SUE MATSUKI PRODUCTIONS presents "People You Should Know" - instructions for making reservations in today's "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE -http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - be sure to call in your's today.

Friday, March 4th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE, the 4th Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA. Nightlife, Bistro and Mac Award winning Johnny Rodgers has just been added to the cast, with more stars to follow. Tracy Stark has been chosen as musical director for this year's show. Also in the cast are Julie Reyburn (Nightlife, Bistro and Mac Award), Laurel Masse (founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Bistro Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist); Gabrielle Stravelli (Bistro Award Winner - Performer on the Rise); and Lucia Spina (Broadway: Legally Blonde, South Pacific, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables) and Jim VanSlyke (Singer/Songwriter/ Voice Teacher). (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.) Tickets are on sale now - limited seating - don't delay! TO ORDER TICKETS USING PAYPAL OR CHECK CLICK HERE:

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1tkt.shtml

No reservations will be taken by the club - no tickets sold the day of the show - no tickets available at the door. You MUST order on line using the URL above.

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

STU
ON JULY 6, 2010 WE STARTED OUR 21st YEAR OF PROMOTING THE ART & ARTISTS OF CABARET

SPREAD THE WORD - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!

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M.W.: HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE... WITH ROB LINDLEY & SARA DAVIS AT THE METTE

M.W.: HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE... WITH ROB LINDLEY & SARA DAVIS

THE WILMETTE THEATRE (1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL - 847-251-7424) presents Cabaret At The Mette, "How Much Do We Love...", starring Rob Lindley and Sara Davis, on Monday, February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jeff Award-Winning actors and cabaret singers Rob Lindley and Sara Davis present the first LIVE version of their nationally ranked podcast, "How Much Do We Love ..." in which they celebrate the little things in life that make us smile - from cocktails to concerts, recipes to rest stops, popcorn to pop culture - in an evening that's part talk show, part comedy, and part cabaret, with songs from a variety of songwriters like Harold Arlen, Noel Coward, Joni Mitchell, and local songwriters Susan Werner, Cheri Coons, and Chuck Larkin. Tickets are $25.

NYC: POP SINGER AND SONGWRITER ANNIE DINERMAN AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: POP SINGER AND SONGWRITER ANNIE DINERMAN AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut of the acoustic pop singer and songwriter Annie Dinerman on Monday, February 21st at 8:30 pm. For her debut at Feinstein's, Ms. Dinerman will perform songs from her latest album, "Broken Cookies," capturing what Americans are living through right now: love, loss, recovery, frugality during the Recession; our Environment; and apple pie. Her special guest will be guitarist Ann Klein, who has toured with Kate Pierson of The B52's, and as a featured soloist with noted singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco. Annie is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose lyrics reveal a frank, funny and very female point of view. She walks in the footsteps of storytelling artists like Paul Simon and Wendy Waldman. There is a $30-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LINDA LAVIN RETURNS TO BIRDLAND WITH NEW SHOW AND CD

NYC: LINDA LAVIN RETURNS TO BIRDLAND WITH NEW SHOW AND CD

Jim Caruso presents Broadway and television star Linda Lavin in "Possibilities," a concert celebrating her new CD of the same name at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, February 21st at 7:00 pm, as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series, celebrating performers and composers from the Great White Way. Linda Lavin is currently starring in Other Desert Cities at Lincoln Center. Accompanying Linda will be Billy Stritch on piano, Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar, John Brown on bass, Aaron Weinstein on violin and Steve Bakunas on drums. "Possibilities" is the album of jazz standards Linda has always wanted to make. The recording finds Lavin singing and swinging tunes like "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars," "Two For The Road," "Hey, Look Me Over," and her signature song from It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman, "You've Got Possibilities." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI MONDAYS AT 6 PM

NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "The Happy Hour Salon" open-mic at IDO SUSHI (29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. On Monday, February 21st, Bronwyn will present another "Shakespeare Soiree!" with co-host Michael Fairbairn and Special Guest Joan Jaffe, with Jerry Scott at the Piano. Take the Shakespeare Challenge! Relate your performance to a Shakespearean character or theme .. very easy ... it all works .. it is the human condition and the time for love! Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT MONDAYS AT VLADA LOUNGE

NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT MONDAYS AT VLADA LOUNGE

Kim Smith is currently serving as as resident host of "Vauxhall Kabarett," a late-night musicale at VLADA LOUNGE (331 West 51st Street, NYC - 212-974-8030) every Monday night starting at 10:30 pm. Taking inspiration from both 1920s Berlin boy-bars and 1950s New York nightlife, Vauxhall features taut, shirtless bar boys, absinthe cocktails and a glittering parade of musical guests. This week, on Monday, February 21st, Will Trice, MAC Award-winning southern gentleman and tenor extraordinaire guests! Celebrated for his eclectic repertoire and moody arrangements, Trice goes down well with a mint julip or two. Joining him is musical theatre starlet, Liz Clinard, another delightful southerner who's charm and ringing vocals are sweet as honey. As usual, Kim will play host and sing of pop-tastic Weimar heartbreak, to the piano accompaniment of Steven Ray Watkins. There is no cover charge.

NYC: THE NATE BIRKEY QUARTET AT 55 BAR TONIGHT

NYC: THE NATE BIRKEY QUARTET AT 55 BAR TONIGHT

The Nate Birkey Quartet (Nate Birkey - trumpet, vocals; Mark Soskin, piano; Bill Moring, bass; Marko Marcinko, drums) will play from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Monday, February 21st at 55 BAR (55 Christopher Street, NYC, 212-929-9883). Birkey has released seven albums for the California-based Household Ink Records. With the 2008 releases of Almost Home and Christmas - his first recordings made with his New York City quintet, Birkey takes another step upward and outward. Deftly mixing standards tastefully delivered, warm and imaginative originals in various genre leanings, and material from less-trodden sources, Birkey has an engaging way with a song, as a fluid improviser and vocalist of understated grace. There is no cover charge.

NYC: MORGAN JAMES AT LE POISSON ROUGE TONIGHT

NYC: MORGAN JAMES AT LE POISSON ROUGE TONIGHT

Broadway's Morgan James will take center stage at DOMINION (428 Lafayette Street, NYC - 888-882-1951) in MORGAN JAMES/LIVE on Mondays, February 21st & 28th at 8:30 pm. Ms. James will be backed up by an amazing 7-piece band including some of the finest musicians in the business including Chris Fenwick on piano, Mat Fieldes on bass, Damien Bassman on drums, Eric Davis on guitar, Dan Levine on trombone and CJ Camerieri on trumpet. Morgan James is a talented, versatile vocalist with amazing range, her rich sound brings to mind Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Eva Cassidy. She is a Juilliard trained performer who is currently in the hit Broadway musical, The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. In addition to her vast theatrical and concert career, she can be seen and heard in numerous commercials, voice-overs, and recordings, and is featured on the upcoming "Tears from Heaven" concept album by Frank Wildhorn, and "Bring me Giants" with James Barbour. Tickets are $20.

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

S.F.: ANIKA NONI ROSE AT THE FAIRMONT VENETIAN ROOM TONIGHT

S.F.: ANIKA NONI ROSE AT THE FAIRMONT VENETIAN ROOM

Anika Noni Rose, Tony winner (Caroline or Change), star of the movies Dreamgirls, Princess & the Frog and For Colored Girls, originally scheduled to perform on May 1st, will instead make her West Coast concert debut on Sunday, February 20th at 7:00 pm at THE FAIRMONT VENETIAN ROOM (950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-392-4400 ). Anika will bring her tribute to legendary vocalists like Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson and Eartha Kitt, who were all part of the rich musical history of the Venetian Room. Tickets are $60. The Fairmont (http://www.fairmont.com/sanfrancisco/ ) is offering Bay Area Cabaret patrons a 3-course dinner in the Laurel Court Restaurant plus Free Valet Parking for the evening for only $40 plus tax and tip. Call (415) 772-5260.

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S.F.: NO NAME BAR PRESENTS SAN FRANCISCO LEGEND FAITH WINTHROP

S.F.: NO NAME BAR PRESENTS FAITH WINTHROP

On Sunday, February 20th at 3:00 pm, San Francisco cabaret favorite Faith Winthrop will be appearing at Sausalito's NO NAME BAR (757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA - 415-332-1392), where she will be singing with Mal Sharpe's Big Money in Jazz Band, a swinging sextet, featuring Mal Sharpe on trombone, Si Perkoff at the keyboard, Paul Smith on bass, Carmen Cansino on drums, Jeff Stanford on sax and clarinet, and Andrew Storer on trumpet. Call for cover/minimum information.

L.A.AREA: GINA ZOLLMAN IN "MY JOURNEY" TODAY AT 2:00 PM - A MUST SEE EVENT

L.A.AREA: GINA ZOLLMAN IN "MY JOURNEY"

Singer and actress Gina Zollman takes the stage on Sunday, February 20th at 2:00 pm at THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731) with her show "My Journey". The show is an uplifting and funny cabaret concert based on a woman who has endured so many roadblocks in her life. It is Gina Zollman's life wrapped up in song, story and humor. She's beaten obesity, depression, stroke, cancer, boyfriends, and showbiz survival. Just like life, it's a funny and heartbreaking trip through time. Gina takes us from her Italian-American home in deepest, darkest Orange County to Carnegie Hall with a few detours via Cedars Sinai Hospital, two marriages, one divorce, four life-threatening illnesses, and nine surgeries, and through it all Gina still has insurance! "My Journey" starring Gina Zollman, with Steven Applegate on piano, is a presentation of producer Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret Entertainment. Tickets are $10 cash only.

ON THE RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": PRE-EMPTED THIS WEEK

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": PRE-EMPTED THIS WEEK
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays, and is hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. On Sunday, February 20th, the show is pre-empted as WBAI-FM continues it's WINTER PLEDGE DRIVE. David sends his thanks for your support - EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN raised over $2,500.00 during their February 6th and February 13th broadcasts. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ or contact:oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "THAT'S HISTORICAL!" TONIGHT

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "THAT'S HISTORICAL!"

Mark Janas' Salon is held at ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) every Sunday evening from 7:00 to 10:30 pm with one intermission. The Salon returns on Sunday, February 13th. The optional theme for the evening is "That's Historical!". Co-Host will be the Multiple Award winning Miles Phillips. The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members around a chosen theme. 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. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. Doors open and sign up begins at 6:15 pm. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. (There will be no Salon on Sunday, February 27th)

NYC: KATE SHINDLE IN BENEFIT THE ACTORS FUND AT FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT

NYC: KATE SHINDLE IN BENEFIT THE ACTORS FUND AT FEINSTEIN'S
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut of Broadway star Kate Shindle on Sunday, February 20th at 8:30 pm in a special concert evening to benefit The Actors Fund. She will be joined by her Music Director Jason Howland on piano. A admission proceeds will go directly to the assistance of professionals in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition. Kate is about to appear as The Mad Hatter in the new Frank Wildhorn musical, Wonderland. She has been seen on Broadway as Vivienne in Legally Blonde, Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde. Her other New York City credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena), Sympathy Jones (Sympathy), The Woman Upstairs (Kassan), and concerts of Pippin (Leading Player, with Ben Vereen and Rosie O'Donnell), Children of Eden (Yonah), and Einstein's Dreams (Josette). THE ACTORS FUND (http://www.actorsfund.org/ ) is a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund - which supports those on stage and screen and everyone behind the scenes who works in theatre, film, TV, music, dance, radio and opera - is a safety net, providing social services and emergency assistance, health services and health insurance information, employment and training programs and housing resources for those who are in need, crisis or transition. There is a $40-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND BRING BACK FRANCIS FAYE SHOW AT IRIDIUM

NYC: TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND CONTINUES AT IRIDIUM
MEMBER FOR MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

One of my favorite shows over the past years was the Frances Faye tribute show that Terese Genecco performed at the METROPOLITAN ROOM several years ago. After many extended performances, winning a host of awards and plaudits from press and fans, and taking the show to L.A. and S.F. for more sold out presentations, Terese is bringing it back to NYC for the first time since 2006! Read on:

ScoBar Entertainment & BUG:OUT:MUSIC present Broadway's Longest Running Nightclub Act, Terese Genecco & her "little big band" at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121). Next performance is on Tuesday, February 22nd with different shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Genecco will continue to headline at the club on the last Tuesday of every month, celebrating the start of her third consecutive year in March! Each month she has Grammy, Tony, and Emmy-Winning performers as her guest stars.

This month's guest at 7:00 pm is San Francisco favorite Carly Ozard. At the 9:00 on show, Terese will perform her original Frances Faye tribute show for the first time since 2006! Genecco's 8-piece band features Barry Levitt on piano, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Joe Abba on drums, Mayra Casales on Latin Percussion, Tom Hubbard on bass, Sean Harkness on guitar, Cliff Lyons on tenor sax, Mark Miller on trombone, and also featuring (as schedules permit) Grammy winners Lew Soloff (Blood Sweat & Tears) on trumpet and Skip Ward (Steve Martin's "The Crow") on bass and Grammy nominee ("Liza's At The Palace") Michael Berkowitz on drums. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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JOHNNY RODGERS ADDED TO CAST OF THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

JOHNNY RODGERS ADDED TO CAST OF THE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA

We're happy to announce that Johnny Rodgers (Nightlife, MAC and Bistro Award Winner) has just been added to the cast for the show. Tracy Stark will serve as musical director for this year's show.

Also in the cast are Julie Reyburn (Multi MAC, BISTRO, NIGHTLIFE Award winner) Sally Mayes (Broadway/cabaret star and Tony nominee); Laurel Masse (founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Bistro Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist); Gabrielle Stravelli (Bistro Award Winner - Performer on the Rise); and Lucia Spina (Broadway: Legally Blonde, South Pacific, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables) and Jim VanSlyke (Singer/Songwriter/ Voice Teacher). (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)

There is a $25 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ($30 cover for non-members). A $15 food/drink minimum will be collected the night of the show - credit cards accepted. All tickets must be purchased online - no reservations will be taken by the club - no tickets will be available the day of the show or at the door.

TO ORDER TICKETS USING PAYPAL OR CHECK CLICK HERE:

Reservation will be considered valid when payment is received.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
PROMOTION IS SPONSORED IN PART BY

Marty Geiger

Dr. Garrett H. Bennett
Jim VanSlyke
Harold Sanditen
Kathy Phillips - Spenser's Mystery Books
Joanna Mosca
Cynthia Crane ASG Payroll Services
Lynne Halliday
Jim Speake

Cabaret Confessional

BENEFIT FOR FAMILY OF TANYA HOLT AT THE MET ROOM FRIDAY NIGHT

On Friday, February 25th at 7:00 pm, Joseph Macchia and Jay Rogers will be hosting a benefit on behalf of Tanya Holt (booking manager of The Metropolitan Room) and her family at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Recently Tanya lost her home in a fire. She and her daughters, and her family escaped unharmed, but Tanya and her family lost everything they own. Tanya's home will be rebuilt but it will take months. The evening will feature performances by Marla Green, Tom Gamblin, Eric Michael Gillett, Karen Oberlin, Annie Ross, Mark Nadler, Julie Reyburn, Natalie Douglas, Lennie Watts, Lorinda Lisitza, Mark McCombs, Marilyn Maye, KT Sullivan, Sean Harkness, Patrick DeGennaro, and more to be announced. Suggested Donation of $25 will be collected at the door in Cash or Checks made out to Tanya Holt. If you wish to donate but can't attend, mail your check made out to Tanya Holt to the Metropolitan Room at the address above.

Happy 50th Birthday to Gregory Kennell! Brunch/Party Today!

Happy 50th Birthday to Gregory Kennell! There will be a special "brunch-party" on Sunday, February 20th at CARGO CAFE (120 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY - 718-876-0539 - ) which is located just steps from the SI Ferry Terminal, from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Brunch prices are very reasonable - check the website for details. Everyone is invited. RSVP to Marcus Simeone at 347-517-3644. I am hoping to make it to this event but just in case, my thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with this dear and long time friend on this birthday - one which many folks with less faith then I thought might never happen!
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Saturday, February 19, 2011

3rd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit Announced

Rory Paull, Marilu Henner & Robert Kotonly @ 2nd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit For Haiti Relief (Photo Credit: Pat Johnson)

San Francisco, CA -- February 19, 2011 -- On Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 8pm, co-owners Robert Kotonly and Rory Paull of Rrazz Entertainment West, Inc. dba "the RRAZZ room" at Hotel Nikko San Francisco will host their 3rd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The star-studded *lineup will include Sarah Dash (of LaBelle), Joyce DeWitt (of TV's Three's Company), Sally Kellerman (in the film MASH), Florence LaRue (of The 5th Dimension), Gloria Loring (co-composed theme songs to Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life; mother of R&B singer Robin Thicke), Deana Martin (daughter of Dean Martin), Melba Moore (Tony Award winner for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Purlie), Kim Nalley ("Most Influential African-American in the Bay Area" Award 2005 City Flight Magazine), CeCe Peniston (R&B and Dance-Pop Singer-Songwriter, Actress), Martha Reeves (Queen of Motown), Paula West (Currently in Week 5 of 8-week residency at the RRAZZ room),  Edna Wright & Honey Cone (Left Motown to become the premier female group for Hot Wax Records, best known classic hits "Want Ads" and "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show") and Pia Zadora (Golden Globe Award "New Star of the Year" winner for Butterfly) *Lineup subject to change.

3rd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit For St Jude Children's Research Hospital is a special night to celebrate the premier nightclub of the West Coast. Located in the lobby level of Hotel Nikko San Francisco, the RRAZZ room offers a variety of headline entertainment seven nights a week. An intimate, acoustically perfect, and sophisticated setting, the RRAZZ room seats just under 200. The programming is as eclectic as it is top-notch. On any given night, expect to see Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy winners as well as rising Bay Area stars. As one customer recently stated, "I'm from the East Coast, and the RRAZZ room is one place where nightlife in San Francisco feels like New York." Not just another gala celebration, but an opportunity to help change lives across the world.

Since they opened the doors to the RRAZZ room, Kotonly and Paull have donated a portion of their annual gala celebration proceeds to non-profit organizations: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (2009), Haiti Relief (2010) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (2011). When late entertainerDanny Thomas opened the doors to St. Jude Children's Hospital in 1962, he not only changed the lives of those children who walked through its doors, he changed lives across the world.  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering research and treatment for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Ranked the No. 1 pediatric cancer hospital by Parents magazine and the No. 1 children's cancer hospital by U.S. News & World Report, St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.  http://www.stjude.org

3rd Annual RRAZZiversary Gala Celebration & Benefit for St Jude Children's Research Hospital at the RRAZZ room at Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, 94102, Thursday, March 17, 2011, 8pm. Tickets $75 (General Admission; rear of house seats); $125 (Preferred seats); and $175 (Includes post-show wine and cheese reception with the artists). Fabulous cocktail attire recommended. Tickets: 800.380.3095 or http://www.therrazzroom.com

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