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Thursday, October 25, 2012

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
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Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th; Monday, October 15th; Thursday, October 25th; Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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STU'S COMMENTS FROM HER LAST SHOW:"... this lady always seemed to be in the right place at the right time to experience the famous and the struggling, and to learn from every encounter! The songs and patter are delivered with such charm and wit, the audience stays thoroughly entranced!"

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A NEW COLUMN FROM SUE MATSUKI HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE WEBSITE

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - This week, Sue has written a new collection of "pet peeves" - most of them contributed by readers of her column. She has a few cabaret picks for the weeks to come and talks about a few projects she herself is involved with.

Meantime, last week we posted a new review by our REVIEWER AT LARGE Mona Finston. This time, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's Critic-at-Large reviews Chris Barrett, currently appearing in concert on Saturday nights at San Martin Restaurant on the East Side.

Today, I also posted today's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - including news, views, comments and other items of interest to cabaret fans. Plus an update on our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY and PROMOTION (currently seeking sponsors) to be held at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 pm.

In this issue I announced 8 of the 10 performers who will be appearing in the show - and it's a fantastic list. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, October 27th to MEMBERS and to anyone on Monday. Tickets must be purchased on line - no reservations will be taken by DON'T TELL MAMA.

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

STU

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

SF: SHIRLEY JONES "AN EVENING OF STORY AND SONG"

SF: SHIRLEY JONES "AN EVENING OF STORY AND SONG"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present the San Francisco debut of Academy Award-winning actress and singer Shirley Jones. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday, October 23rd through 28th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 5:00 pm). In her new show, "An Evening of Story and Song", Ms. Jones will share stories and songs from her fabled career as one of Broadway, television and film's greatest leading ladies. Jones - familiar to audiences from films like Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Carousel and a four year stint on television's "The Partridge Family" - got her big break as a chorus member in the original Broadway cast of South Pacific. She was then cast in a minor role in the Broadway production of Me And Juliet (1953) and eventually signed to play the lead on tour. The following year, with some valid stage experience under her belt, Jones was cast to star in Rodgers and Hammerstein's film version of Oklahoma! She followed the success of her film debut with the feature adaptation of Carousel. Opportunities continued to come her way, and she landed leading roles in April Love (1957) and Never Steal Anything Small (1959), which paired her with leading man James Cagney. In 1960, Jones shed her girl-next-door image by taking a dramatic turn in the film Elmer Gantry. Her performance as a jilted girlfriend turned prostitute earned her admiration and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For the remainder of the decade, Jones continued to work in films. She returned to her musical roots as Marian the Librarian in The Music Man (1962); she took on lighter roles in the comedies The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) and Bedtime Story (1964); and showed her flair for the dramatic in The Happy Ending (1969) and The Cheyenne Social Club (1970). In 1970, Jones made a transition to the small screen in ABC's musical sitcom "The Partridge Family." The hit show made household names of its cast members David Cassidy (Jones' real-life stepson with Jack Cassidy), Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce. These days Jones focuses her efforts on a successful concert career, touring the country in her one-woman symphony show. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

LA: SALLY KELLERMAN AT VITELLO'S IN SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY!

LA: SALLY KELLERMAN AT VITELLO'S IN SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY!

Just prior to Halloween, back by popular demand the singer and Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated celebrated actress, Sally Kellerman will return toVITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - ) in SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY! on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:00 pm. Ed Martel will serve as Music Director and Pianist. Sally Kellerman has the unique ability to make a song her own. Blessed with one of the most recognizable voices in the world and a thriving film and voiceover career that spans more than three decades, Kellerman maintains her signature sound while shifting effortlessly from the big screen to the recording studio never missing a beat. The actress who immortalized the role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, "M*A*S*H," has been singing since she was 18, when she received her first record contract with Verve Records. Kellerman's program will include some new takes on familiar songs. There is a $15 cover plus an $18 food/drink minimum.

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BOS: MARIA TECCE AT SCULLERS

BOS: MARIA TECCE AT SCULLERS

Boston-born Maria Tecce will perform on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:00 pm atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 -/ ). Maria began her musical career not in the US but in Europe and over the last few years Maria Tecce has steadily garnered critical praise for her singing and acting work. From Lincoln Centre to Europe's Opera houses, this powerhouse of performance has packed venues and festivals with her one-woman cabaret and jazz shows. She has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Dionne Warwicke and Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners and her original songs have appeared alongside Grammy Award winners Bella Fleck, John Prine, and Bruce Mathiske. Her fourth album 'Made In Ireland' is on release in February 2013. There is a $22 cover. Dinner/show package $62.

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NYC: THE GREEN ROOM WEDNESDAYS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: THE GREEN ROOM WEDNESDAYS AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) becomes a post-theatre lounge with music, creative cocktails, and small food plates on Wednesdays, starting at 9:45 pm through October 24th featuring The John Miller Quartet. John Miller has played bass and recorded with (among others) Michael Jackson, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Tommy Flanagan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, Leonard Cohen, Ray Charles, Mose Allison, BB King, Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Cy Coleman, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, Smashing Pumpkins, Burt Bacharach, Aerosmith, James Brown, John Pizzarelli, Lea Salonga, Kelli O'Hara, Betty Buckley, Pete Seeger and the NY Philharmonic. John has served as Music Coordinator for over 100 Broadway shows including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Once, Porgy and Bess, Jersey Boys, Priscilla, Rock of Ages, Follies and Godspell. His album, "Stage Door Johnny - John Miller Takes on Broadway," is available on PS Classics. There is no cover charge, no minimum.

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NYC: LOGO & XL NIGHTCLUB PRESENT RUPAUL'S ALL STARS DRAG RACE SEASON PREMIERE PARTY

NYC: LOGO & XL NIGHTCLUB PRESENT RUPAUL'S ALL STARS DRAG RACE SEASON PREMIERE PARTY

Just a week before Halloween, most of NYC will be putting the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes, but the ones who know how to pick a costume best will already be fully prepared. On Wednesday, October 24th at 9:00 pm, Logo Network will team up with XL Nightclub and Brandon Voss to host America's favorite drag queens for an outrageous night celebrating the new season premiere of Rupaul's All Stars Drag Race. The show will be presented at XL NIGHTCLUB (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999 - ). Favorite all-stars from all four seasons of Rupaul's Drag Race will present a night of lip-sinking and over-the-top dance routines. Nearly every cast member, including Latrice Royal, Yara Sofia, Alexis Mateo, Shannel, Manila Luzon, Alexis Mateo, Mimi Imfurst, Pandora Boxx, Tammie Brown and more will be available for interviews and photos before taking to the stage! There will also be a special performance by the infamous cast of XL's weekly Wednesday night drag revue Hot Mess. Favorite Hot Mess host Bianca Del Rio will keep the night going with her wit and sass as the night's host. Of course, it wouldn't be a party at XL without Lady Bunny who will be the house DJ. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: NEEDEMANN BROTHERS IN NYC FOR ONE-NIGHT ONLY

NYC: NEEDEMANN BROTHERS IN NYC FOR ONE-NIGHT ONLY

The Needemann Brothers bring their hilarious antics to New York City's THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 800-838-3006 - ) on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. The production features never-before-seen material, and decades of popular song. The Needemann Brothers are a two-man musical comedy cabaret act from the west coast featuring Anthony Bollotta, and television, film actor, Jorge Luis Abreu. Musical direction and accompaniment is by off-Broadway composer Rayme Sciaroni, one of the song writers for Naked Boys Singing. The Brothers, who in their show, profess to having just returned from a successful International House of Pancakes tour, take audiences on a whirlwind tour of their own. Reaching as far back as their childhood days together, the show focuses on unforgettable high school experiences, previously unexpressed hopes, and unrealized dreams. The Brothers break tradition by poking fun at contemporary stereotypes, themselves, and life in general. This effervescent concoction of good old-fashioned brotherly banter, classic melodies, and musical parodies is a one night event so order tickets soon. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: GORDON BAHARY RELEASES UNBREAKABLE CD

NYC: GORDON BAHARY RELEASES UNBREAKABLE CD

Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Bahary will celebrate the release of his CD "Unbreakable" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, October 24th at 9:30 pm. Bahary has had a remarkable career. He started working with Stevie Wonder doing synthesizer and production work at the age of 15, and then on the classic "Secret Life of Plants" album three years later; by age 23 his "Electric Kingdom" release (under the artist name Twilight 22) sold over 7 million copies and pioneered electro-hip hop. Bahary has worked closely with a range of artists from Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Hancock to Raven-Symone and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. On his recent debut CD, Unbreakable, Bahary returns to his creative roots, crafting an album steeped in pop and jazz with universal themes. Unbreakable (Lasting Treasure/Sony Music/RED) is the culmination of a lifetime's worth of creativity and innovation from an artist who has quietly built a huge and devoted fanbase. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS

NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS

Multiple MAC, BISTRO and GLAMA Award-winning songwriter Rick Jensen returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for two performances of his revue "Tonight, New York City," on Wednesdays, October 24th and November 7th at 7:00 pm. The show is inspired by Jensen's recent song of the same title, and looks back on Jensen's 27 years as a working musician in Manhattan. Joining him will be vocalists Tanya Holt, Justin Ritchie and this year's Metro star winner, Marissa Mulder. The show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. Jensen's song "Go Ahead And Dream" was featured in the 2011 Ed Harris film, "That's What I Am", which was the centerpiece of the 2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Other Jensen compositions that have become standards in the cabaret and nightclub scene in New York and coast to coast include "In Passing Years" and "Amanda Sang". Artists who have recorded Jensen's songs include Lee Lessack, Lina Koutrakos, and the late Nancy LaMott, and Jensen can be heard singing his own songs on his award-winning CD, "Spring Harvest". In New York, Jensen has headlined in venues as diverse as the legendary Duplex cabaret, Town Hall, Symphony Space and Carnegie Hall. Other solo appearances include Washington DC's Source Theatre, and The Roslyn Spectrum Theatre in Arlington, VA. Beyond his solo work he is frequently found accompanying, arranging, and producing for a number of musical theatre and cabaret luminaries including Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Barbara Fasano, Jeanne MacDonald, and Tovah Feldshuh. His work with Feldshuh culminated in an appearance at London's famed Savoy Theatre where they raised over eight million dollars for charity. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) presents BACKSTAGE, Broadway's Tuesday night cocktail party/songfest, hosted by Susie Mosher at 10:30 pm. Musical Director Brad Simmons keeps the house jumping from the piano, while host Mosher guides the crowd through an evening of music, mayhem and full throttle belting. Special guests from hit Broadway shows drop in to perform. Members of the "Backstage repertory company", featuring some of New York's most exciting musical theatre talent, are on hand each week to sing everything from Schwartz to Sondheim. Special guest stars on October 23rd TBA. No cover charge, $15 food/drink minimum.

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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 in September 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 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

PlaidBird Productions will present Jaye Maynard in "Bird Amongst the Blossom - A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin (musical direction/piano) and Leon Lee Dorsey (upright bass) with additional direction by Mary O'Brady. Vocalist, Jaye Maynard, a recent participant at the renowned International Cabaret Conference at Yale, pays homage to the wised-up baby-doll jazz stylings of the late Blossom Dearie. Maynard received Pick of the Week by the International Review of Music in both LA and NYC for performances earlier this year. For several selections, Delfin accompanies Maynard on Blossom's last apartment piano, which she discovered and purchased on Ebay after Dearie bequeathed it to the Manhattan Association of Cabarets. Maynard interprets "The First Blossom Dearie Songbook", containing songs written for and by Dearie in collaboration with Johnny Mercer, Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DANA AND BARRY'S VARIETY SHOW AT THE IRIDIUM

NYC: DANA AND BARRY'S VARIETY SHOW AT THE IRIDIUM
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Those awaiting the possible return of Wednesday Night Variety with Dana Lorge which ran for several years at THE IQUANA can catch Dana in action, along with the Barry Levitt Trio on Tuesday night, October 23rd at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A lot of the gang of regulars from THE IGUANA will join Dana & Berry on stage to perform: Nancy Redman, Bruce Clough, Jillian Laurain, Lauren Robert, Helena Grenot, Joey Infante, Kat Gang, Daryl Glenn, Gary Crawford, Warren Schein, Dora Ruben, Sunny Leigh, Sue Matsuki, Corrina Sowers Adler, Ty Stevens, LaTanya Hall, Dorothy Bishop. There's a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

Monday, October 22, 2012

L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

Singer/songwriter Scott Snapp will be performing at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Mondays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th at 9:00 pm. Getting his start locally when at the age of eighteen he won the Monday Night Talent Contest at Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills, with its prize a week's booking, Mr. Snapp gradually began commanding SRO audiences at clubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, including the Backlot and The Gardenia, along the way working with some of today's best-known songwriters, including Ron Miller, Oscar-winner Paul Jabara, and Oscar Nominee Allan Rich. He began to hone his own writing abilities, and now has his own impressive catalogue from which his shows draw their material. At any given performance he'll be joined by a drop-in appearance from good friends Sally Kellerman, Chris Bernette, Patti Brook, Jean Shy, Cortes Alexander, Peter Pergelides, and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Dee Hoty for 2 nights only, Mondays, October 8th & 22nd at 9:30 pm. Dee Hoty has distinguished herself as one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies. She has earned Tony Award nominations for her starring roles in The Will Rogers Follies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and Footloose. She starred on Broadway and in eight major U.S. cities as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! and most recently, she appeared as Mrs. MacAfee in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Bye, Bye Birdie. Other Broadway shows include City of Angels (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Me and My Girl and Big River but this October, Dee takes an often funny, sometimes poignant and occasionally downright irreverent look at her life and loves, on and off stage. With direction by Lee Tannen and music direction by John McDaniel, Dee explores what it's like to live alone... and like it! There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LIANNE MARIE DOBBS IN "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN"

NYC: LIANNE MARIE DOBBS IN "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN"

Theatre actress and Sultry Vocalist Lianne Marie Dobbs sings songs of yesteryear, as a contemporary woman of today in her show "Everything Old is New Again" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, October 22nd at 9:30 pm. Music Direction is by Bill Zeffiro with Direction by James Beaman. Lianne Marie Dobbs is originally from San Francisco, CA, where she learned to love the beautiful tunes of great American composers thanks to 42nd Street Moon - a renowned SF theatre company who performed "lost" musicals in concert. After performing 'lesser known' gems by Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers and Herman for several years, Lianne Marie gained attention as both a young vocalist and actress - receiving Bay Area Theatre Critics' Awards and soon soloed Gershwin tunes with the San Francisco Symphony opposite Jason Danieley. Lianne Marie has since performed leading roles in musical theatre classics Off-Broadway, National Tours, and at renowned regional theaters in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, and Boston. Lianne Marie has also understudied Kerry O'Malley four Christmas seasons as the leading lady, Betty Haynes, in the new production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI(29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Bronwyn is joined by Jerry Scott at the piano and a surprise guest. 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.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

Internationally acclaimed cabaret entertainer Mark Nadler presents his most personal show, " I'm A Stranger Here Myself" at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, October 7th through November 11th (no show on the 14th) at 5:30 pm. In this show, Nadler explores the depths of the European expatriate experience. Using all songs by German and French songwriters who composed during the years of the Weimar Republic, Nadler examines the lives of these composers as well as those of ordinary German citizens caught up in the most intriguing and emotionally charged period of the Twentieth Century. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "L, M, N, O, P - SONGS FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ALPHABET."

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "L, M, N, O, P - SONGS FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ALPHABET."

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ) on Sunday, October 21st from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "L, M, N, O, P - Songs from the Middle of the Alphabet.". Co-Host will be Nina Hennessey. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

Amy Oestreicher will appear at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Fridays, October 19th and 26th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. Her show is an emotional storytelling experience and captivating cabaret act entitled, "Gutless & Grateful: a musical feast". Amy is only 25 years old, but has quite a story to tell. In April of her High School Senior year, she developed a blod clod, the complications of which resulted in a coma that lasted several months. When she awoke she was told that she didn't have a stomach, could not eat or drink, and no one could tell me when or if I would ever be able to again. It took 24 surgeries and over three years, but she eventually was miraculously reconstructed and with the intestines she had left, given a system that digests food. Recently, Amy was on the TODAY show with Kathie Lee and Hoda for their "Everyone Has A Story" segment. Kathie Lee, along with composer David Friedman, wrote a song for her "Still Alive", which now closes out her act. Amy wrote and co-directed the show along with Jerold Goldstein, the shows lead pianist and David Brunetti, the shows musical director. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ANNA BERGMAN: YOU & THE NIGHT & THE MUSIC

NYC: ANNA BERGMAN: YOU & THE NIGHT & THE MUSIC

Acclaimed international concert and cabaret artist Anna Bergman returns toFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Monday, October 15th, plus Sundays & Mondays, October 21st & 22nd, and 28th & 29th at 8:00 pm with her show "You & the Night & the Music: An Evening of Musical Imports & Exports". This show features her musical director and arranger Alex Rybeck, Jered Egan on bass and is directed by Jeff Harnar. In the show, Ms. Bergman presents an international musical scrapbook and audience favorites. From the American songbook, she includes selections by Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Schwartz & Howard Dietz, George & Ira Gershwin, Maury Yeston, Adam Guettel, Carol King and John Denver. Raised abroad as the daughter of an American diplomat and an actress, she pays tribute to her European roots with Parisian chanson, Viennese operetta and Italian opera, and pays homage to such artists as Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich. Ms. Bergman enjoys an international career performing in concerts, cabaret, theatre, opera, music festivals, with symphony orchestras, on television and recordings. There is a $30-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LONI ACKERMAN WITH "NEXT TO AB-NORMAL"

NYC: LONI ACKERMAN WITH "NEXT TO AB-NORMAL"

After a successful run earlier this year, ebullient Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman brings her cabaret show,•"Next to Ab-Normal," back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for four more performances, on Sundays, October 7th, 14th 21st & 28th, all shows at 7:00 pm. In this charming and thoughtful musical evening, Ms. Ackerman recalls personal stories of her unusual New York upbringing (including her childhood associations with such "family friends" as Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon,) as well as revisiting songs she sang in New York hits like "Starting Here, Starting Now" or in one of her lengthy associations with the shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Barry Kleinbort, with musical direction by Paul Greenwood, Ms. Ackerman's repertoire also includes golden standards, contemporary songs, even one of her own compositions which became the theme song for a "very special" French film made during her time in Paris. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JEFF MACAULEY IN IT WAS ME: THE LYRICS OF NORMAN GIMBEL

NYC: JEFF MACAULEY IN IT WAS ME: THE LYRICS OF NORMAN GIMBEL

Bistro Award winning singer Jeff Macauley returns with his acclaimed tribute to the lyrics of Norman Gimbel, It Was Me, to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, October 7th, 21st & 28th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Norman Gimbel won an Oscar for "It Goes Like It Goes" from Norma Rae and is responsible for some of the most recognizable and best-loved lyrics of the last half-century. In a career that goes back to the early '50s, Mr. Gimbel gave words to such standards as Meditation, Sway, So Nice, The Girl From Ipanema, I Will Wait For You, Watch What Happens, I Will Follow Him, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Bluesette, and Canadian Sunset, as well as the themes to Wonder Woman, Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. After examining the popular songs of the '20s through the '40s, Jeff is now taking a look at the popular music of the '50s, '60s and '70s through the extensive catalog of Norman Gimbel under the musical direction of the superbly talented Tex Arnold. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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STU'S COMMENTS ABOUT THIS SHOW: "This is one of those "complete package" shows - great songs, great arrangements, great vocals, great writing, great presentation - and with 3 shows scheduled for October, I want to return and experience it again. "

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

SEA: FLORODORA: REIMAGINED IN SEATTLE

SEA: FLORODORA: REIMAGINED IN SEATTLE

The original Florodora is an 1899 English musical comedy set in the Philippines with book by Owen Hall, lyrics by E. Byrd Jones and Paul Rubens, and music by Leslie Stuart. It has been adapted by Charles Baker, co-producer Arnaldo Inocentes and director Maria Batayola to be presented on Saturday, October 20th at MAIN HALL, FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF SEATTLE (5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, Seattle WA - 206-722-9372). Musical director is Orlando Morales. In the original, an American businessman attempts to cheat a beautiful young Filipino heiress out of her rights to a famous perfume business by marrying her. The musical draws its name from the phrase Flor (flower) odor (odor-scent) ahh (delightful), thought to be the Sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines, from which the perfume is extracted. Set at the time of the Philippine-American War and growing US imperialism, the musical has been re-imagined from a Filipino perspective. Florodora was a huge success in both London and New York - even claimed to be the very first Broadway "hit", but also with its timing in Filipino-American history (the Philippines became a US colony in the late 1890's). Though the setting was in the Philippines, the original script had no Filipino cultural references. This provided an opportunity to adapt the material by making it more Filipino, thus reclaiming it in "Florodora Reimagined." The production is funded by the Seattle Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, ArtsCrush, the Filipino Community of Seattle and by individual donations to Pinoy Words Expressed Kultura Arts. $25 ticket includes the show plus a Filipino buffet.

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