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Sunday, October 19, 2014

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: BARBARA ROSENE AND EHUD ASHERIE AT SMALLS

Barbara Rosene and Ehud Asherie will perform at SMALL'S JAZZ CLUB (183 West 10th Street, NYC) on Sunday, October 19th with sets at 7:30 & 9:00 pm. Barbara and Ehud I will be performing some of their favorite songs at the coolest club in the city. Spike Wilner has managed to turn his TWO jazz clubs - SMALLS and MEZZROW, just across the street - into a whole scene on West 10th St. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: THE TEDD FIRTH TRIO AT BIRDLAND

Tedd Firth Trio will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sunday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. Tedd Firth is a New York City based musical director, jazz pianist and arranger. As musical director and accompanist he has worked with Barbara Cook, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Maureen McGovern, Tom Wopat, Marilyn Maye, Michael Feinstein, Joshua Bell, Elaine Paige, Tony DeSare, Linda Lavin, Christine Ebersole, Lucie Arnaz, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Prince, John Schneider, Melissa Errico, Karen Akers, Mary Cleere Haran, Margaret Whiting, Carol Sloane and many others. Among the jazz musicians he has performed or recorded with are John Pizzarelli, Houston Person, Frank Wess, Mark Whitfield, Red Holloway, Benny Golson and Joe Morello. New York appearances include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Iridium, the Algonquin, the Cafe Carlyle and Feinstein's at the Regency. Numerous national appearances include a performance at the White House. As an arranger/orchestrator, Tedd's work has been performed by most major American symphony orchestras as well as Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli. Television appearances include "The Today Show," "Live From Lincoln Center" and "All My Children." There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA SUNDAYS

Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill brings his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00pm. Called the leader of the "first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz", O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CASSANDRA WILSON AT THE BLUE NOTE

Cassandra Wilson, a jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi, will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - http://www.bluenote.net/ ) on Thursday through Sunday, October 16th through 19th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. She began playing piano at six, guitar by the age of twelve and was working as a vocalist by the mid-'70s, singing a wide variety of material. After moving to New York City in the early 80's, Cassandra met saxophonist Steve Coleman and became one of the founding members of the M-Base Collective. She signed with Blue Note Records in 1992 and released a landmark album titled "Blue Light 'Til Dawn" which would pave the way for a new generation of jazz singers seeking an approach and repertoire that challenges the supremacy of the American Standard songbook. Wilson has continued interpreting in fresh and creative ways vintage blues, country and folk music up until the present day. Her awards include: two Grammys, the Django D'Or, The Edison Music Award, a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail, and the 2012 Echo Award for Jazz. There is a $35-$55 cover.

NYC: DIVA: SWINGIN' IT FORWARD! WITH SPECIAL GUEST CYNTHIA SCOTT

DIVA, an ensemble of 15 extremely talented and versatile musicians who just happen to be women (They can't help it - they were born that way) will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, October 17th through 19th at 7:30 pm. Led by energetic drummer Sherrie Maricle, DIVA exudes the excitement and force found in the historic big band tradition. With New York as their home base, DIVA performs all over the world, playing contemporary, mainstream big band jazz composed and arranged to fit the individual personalities and styles of the musicians themselves. Audiences can expect to hear high-energy performances packed with unique improvisation, spontaneity, and an emphasis on fun. With special guest Cynthia Scott, a vocalist endlessly praised and employed by artists from Ray Charles to Wynton Marsalis, this is going to be a lively weekend at the club! There is a $35-$40 cover. 

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: "LOOK WHO'S IN LOVE," A CABARET CELEBRATION OF ROMANCE

On the heels of a successful run earlier this year, and as part of their ongoing one-year anniversary celebration, distinguished entertainers Christine Reisner-Rebic (an international cabaret chanteuse and dancer) and Don Rebic (Broadway and cabaret musical director and composer) return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, October 15th & Sunday, October 19th, both shows at 7:00 pm. "Look Who's in Love" features their original songs as well as songs by veteran Broadway composer Albert Hague (Christine's uncle) and timeless jazzy standards by Irving Berlin, Jule Styne, Jimmy Van Heusen, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. "Look Who's in Love" celebrates the possibility of finding love at any stage of life, with amusing patter that describes the couple's courting days, which led to their partnership in music and in life. They will premiere three songs they composed together: "You're Making Me Nervous," "Two Heads Are Better Than One," and "Leap of Faith;" attendees will each receive a complimentary copy of their first CD single, "Two Heads Are Better Than One." Christine and Don will also share insider anecdotes from their showbiz careers, including how they were both influenced by Bob Fosse. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: RICHARD HOLBROOK: THE UNTAPPED FRED ASTAIRE REVISITED
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Richard Holbrook returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, October 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm with his new show 'The Untapped Fred Astaire Revisited'. The show will pay tribute to the legendary dancer's other talents as a gifted songwriter, excellent musician, and most of all, a superb interpreter of song. Among the composers featured in this program, whose music and lyrics were introduced by Fred Astaire, are Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer. Richard will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson on piano; Tom Kirchmer on bass; and Peter Grant on drums). Tom Nelson is the Musical Director. Richard Barclay is the Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: T OLIVER REID: REMEMBERING HARLEM 1934

Singer and Broadway star T. Oliver Reid leads what he describes as "a club hopping journey through the swanky clubs and low down joints of 1934 Harlem," at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 pm. He will be featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, Andy Razaf, and more. In this new show, Reid performs each number with the unmistakable dramatic flair of a musical theater veteran, and he also provides an overview of the clubs, musicians, and social context of the music. Funny, informative, and a consummate showman, Reid will transport you back to the heyday of iconic venues like the Cotton Club. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 

NYC: BROADWAY ON 22ND STREET - ENCORE!

'Broadway on 22nd Street' returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 19th at 9:30 pm with a special encore performance of the first show of the series, presented 4 years ago. Producer Joseph Machia has assembled the cast of that show, for this event: Doreen Montalvo Mann, Andrew Chappelle, Michael Lewis Mejia, and Televsion,Film and Broadway Star Anita Gillette. The concept of the show is to bring someof the most talented up and coming Broadway Actors and well as some very well known ones and introduce them to the world of Cabaret. Each performer creates a mini set of 4 songs that include many Genres. The evening will feature Yasuhiko "Yaz" Fukuoka as Musical Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE MEETING* HOSTED BY JUSTIN SAYRE AT JOE'S PUB

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, the acclaimed comedy/variety show, will return to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Sunday, October 19th at 9:30 pm for the continuation of its landmark 6th season. The October show will include a tribute to the Broadway and Hollywood star Julie Andrews, with special guests Katie Thompson, Gabrielle Stravelli, Kim Smith, Danielle Grabianowski, Rob Maitner, Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson. Tracy Stark serves as the show's Music Director. Other shows at Joe's Pub this season will include a tribute to Warhol Superstar Candy Darling (November 16th) and the 6th annual Holiday Spectacular (December 7th). Each month, the I.O.S gathers to honor an artist or a cultural work that is iconic to the gay community. Tickets are $20. 

NYC: SIMPLY STREISAND AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents 'Simply Streisand' on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 pm. In this celebration of all things Babs, some of Broadway and cabaret's finest voices celebrate the music of a legend. From Funny Girl to The Way We Were to little gems from A Star is Born, Yentl and her more than 45 best-selling albums, Barbra Streisand has stood the test of time like no other artist. At Simply Streisand, you'll hear an array of music from her catalogue, accompanied by a three piece band with narration from 54 Below's own Director of Original Programming (and host of the popular Sondheim Unplugged), Phil Geoffrey Bond, who will fill the audience in on special bits of Striesand lore, history, assorted tales and out and out gossip. From her humble beginnings in the cabarets of Greenwich Village straight through to her mega-stardom, Simply Streisand covers it all! There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum. 

NYC: LESLI MARGHERITA - ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

Lesli Margherita presents 'All Hail The Queen' at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, October 19th at 9:30 pm. An evening of sheer entertainment, All Hail the Queen is totally more than a cabaret. It's a Vegas-style nightclub act. Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Zorro) takes the "reigns" from the likes of Bette Midler and Liza Minnelli. Commanding the room with sass and bawdiness - plus some self-deprecating humor for good measure - Miss Margherita sings and struts her way through the 70-minute set, which includes twists on old songs and new favorites (courtesy of musical director/arranger Brett Ryback). With hilarious storytelling and showstopping numbers, the evening offers something for everyone. There will be feathers. There will be sparkles. And you better believe there will be worshipping. All Hail the Queen, written and conceived by Margherita, will be directed by Lauren Bass with musical direction & arrangements by Brett Ryback (Murder for Two) and produced by Jordan Bass & Lauren Bass. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": A FREE-FORM FUN FUNDRAISING BROADCAST
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays 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, October 19th David will hold a FREE-FORM FUN FUNDRAISING BROADCAST with a preview of the Annual Holiday Concert to benefit WBAI to be held on December 14th, 2014 at 3:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) For more information, seehttp://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .


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HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN PALM SPRINGS, CA: JULIE ESPOSITIO COMES TO PALM DESERT


HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN PALM SPRINGS, CA: JULIE ESPOSITIO COMES TO PALM DESERT

Julie Esposito will perform her new cabaret show entitled "Open Your Window" at THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731) on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 pm. Critics have called Ms. Esposito an eclectic singer based on her use of a wide range of both musical styles and composers in her previous shows, and this new latest one is no exception. Joining Julie will be musical director and pianist Andy Howe. The show is part of Less Michael's Sundays in the Summer series. Julie Esposito began singing professionally at the age of 16 back in her hometown of Chicago where she acquired the music bug from her father, the late jazz pianist and musical director, Gene Esposito who worked with many of the big names in music. For "Open Your Window", Julie took a cue from her own life, choosing songs that reminded her of her childhood growing up in the 1960's up through today, a happily married attorney by day - cabaret singer by night. She's appeared at major clubs around Los Angeles and New York and is known for her pure, warm tone and artful phrasing with a unique style characterized by a mixture of jazz, popular, Broadway and The Great American Songbook. This show is also the title of her latest CD, which has earned much praise from reviewers and critics, as did her previous CD, "Unsung Hollywood", which features lessor known gems from the silver screen. Both CD's are available on line at Amazon, CD Baby and of course after her show. There is an $11 cash cover.

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HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: SULLIVAN & HARNAR SING SONDHEIM AT THE BEECHMAN

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: SULLIVAN & HARNAR SING SONDHEIM AT THE BEECHMAN

After 5 sold-out summer performances, KT Sullivan, Jon Weber and Jeff Harnar will present an encore performance of "OUR TIME: SULLIVAN and HARNAR sing SONDHEIM" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.

 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT



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HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: RICHARD HOLBROOK: THE UNTAPPED FRED ASTAIRE REVISITED

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: RICHARD HOLBROOK: THE UNTAPPED FRED ASTAIRE REVISITED
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Richard Holbrook returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, October 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm with his new show 'The Untapped Fred Astaire Revisited'. The show will pay tribute to the legendary dancer's other talents as a gifted songwriter, excellent musician, and most of all, a superb interpreter of song. Among the composers featured in this program, whose music and lyrics were introduced by Fred Astaire, are Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer. Richard will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson on piano; Tom Kirchmer on bass; and Peter Grant on drums). Tom Nelson is the Musical Director. Richard Barclay is the Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT


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HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOOK WHO'S IN LOVE," A CABARET CELEBRATION OF ROMANCE

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOOK WHO'S IN LOVE," A CABARET CELEBRATION OF ROMANCE

On the heels of a successful run earlier this year, and as part of their ongoing one-year anniversary celebration, distinguished entertainers Christine Reisner-Rebic (an international cabaret chanteuse and dancer) and Don Rebic (Broadway and cabaret musical director and composer) return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, October 15th & Sunday, October 19th, both shows at 7:00 pm. "Look Who's in Love" features their original songs as well as songs by veteran Broadway composer Albert Hague (Christine's uncle) and timeless jazzy standards by Irving Berlin, Jule Styne, Jimmy Van Heusen, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. "Look Who's in Love" celebrates the possibility of finding love at any stage of life, with amusing patter that describes the couple's courting days, which led to their partnership in music and in life. They will premiere three songs they composed together: "You're Making Me Nervous," "Two Heads Are Better Than One," and "Leap of Faith;" attendees will each receive a complimentary copy of their first CD single, "Two Heads Are Better Than One." Christine and Don will also share insider anecdotes from their showbiz careers, including how they were both influenced by Bob Fosse. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

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HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS CY COLEMAN AT THE DUPLEX

HOTLINE MEMBER EVENT THIS AFTERNOON IN NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS CY COLEMAN AT THE DUPLEX
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

MAC nominee, Jim Speake brings back his acclaimed show "I'm A Brass Band, Jim Speake Sings Cy Coleman" celebrating the music of Broadway composer, Cy Coleman for ome more performance, on Sunday. October 19th at 4:30 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins, featuring the SRW band. The show includes songs from: "Sweet Charity", "Barnum", "City of Angels", "The Will Rogers Follies", "Seesaw", "The Life", "Wildcat" and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


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MUST SEE CABARET - MONDAY 10/20 IN NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT: THE WIT AND WISDOM OF NOEL COWARD


MUST SEE CABARET - MONDAY 10/20 IN NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT: THE WIT AND WISDOM OF NOEL COWARD

Eric Michael Gillett brings to life the Wit and Wisdom of Noel Coward in his new show at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909), with performances scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 10th & 11th; Mondays, October 20th & 27th, and November 3rd - all shows at 7:00 pm. Musical Director is Rick Jensen with Matt Scharfglass on bass and Jonathan Kantor on reeds. The epitome of wit and sophistication, Sir Noel Coward's storied career spanned more than half a century. In Man About Town, award-winning cabaret artist Eric Michael Gillett focuses on the music and lyrics of the man known as the Master. After acclaimed evenings dedicated to Harold Arlen, Stephen Sondheim, Craig Carnelia, Lorenz Hart, and his revue in development, The Amanda McBroom Project, Man About Town allows Eric Michael to focus an entire evening on the wit and wisdom of one of the twentieth century's most admired and brilliant artists. From "What's Going to Happen to the Tots," "Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington" and "Uncle Harry" to "Come the Wild, Wild Weather" and "London Pride," Man About Town explores the Noel Coward musical legacy in all of its considerable glory. Eric Michael Gillett is known as a director, an actor, a singer, and a teacher. He is the recipient of both the MAC Award for Outstanding Direction and the Dick Gallagher Award, bestowed by the Mabel Mercer Foundation, for his unique contributions to the art of cabaret. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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4-NIGHT 'CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES' EVENT BEGINS THURSDAY - OCTOBER 24th THROUGH 27th

4-NIGHT 'CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES' EVENT
BEGINS THURSDAY - OCTOBER 24th THROUGH 27th

The line-up has been announced for CABARET IS ALIVE AND WELL IN LOS ANGELES, an Actors Fund benefit presented by Fraser entertainment Group and conceived and directed by David Galligan for October 24th through 27th. Taking place in 4 clubs over 4 nights, advance ticket purchase is required for all shows.

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MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION BEGINS TOMORROW

MABEL MERCER CABARET CONVENTION BEGINS TOMORROW
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY - OCTOBER 20-23, 2014

The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents the New York Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention at FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL (Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500 ) on Monday through Thursday, October 20th through 23rd all shows at 6:00 pm. 



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MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS CY COLEMAN AT THE DUPLEX

MAC nominee, Jim Speake brings back his acclaimed show "I'm A Brass Band, Jim Speake Sings Cy Coleman" celebrating the music of Broadway composer, Cy Coleman for ome more performance, on Sunday. October 19th at 4:30 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins, featuring the SRW band. The show includes songs from: "Sweet Charity", "Barnum", "City of Angels", "The Will Rogers Follies", "Seesaw", "The Life", "Wildcat" and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

NYC: SULLIVAN & HARNAR SING SONDHEIM AT THE BEECHMAN

After 5 sold-out summer performances, KT Sullivan, Jon Weber and Jeff Harnar will present an encore performance of "OUR TIME: SULLIVAN and HARNAR sing SONDHEIM" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: MELISSA GERSTEIN: "YOU CAN HAVE MANHATTAN"

Melissa Gerstein presents "You Can Have Manhattan" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 pm. She is accompanied by pianist, Eric Sedgwick. The concert will include works by Porter, Gershwin, Gwon, Kerrigan, Lowdermilk, Bricusse and more! All of the works are in the jazz and cabaret genre, a genre that Melissa loves to dabble in when she isn't performing opera and classical music! Melissa Gerstein has gained considerable notice in the New York City music scene. Her background includes training and performance at the American Singers' Opera Project in New York City, Academie Internationale d'Ete de Nice in France, University of Miami's Summer in Salzburg and the Spoleto Vocal Arts Symposium in Italy. Ms Gerstein has also performed with such opera groups as the Dell'arte Opera Ensemble, the Little Opera Company of New York, Amato Opera, Chelsea Opera, and One World Symphony Orchestra. A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit Education Through Music. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD



Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


LONDON: MISS HOPE SPRINGS RETURNS TO THE CRAZY COQS

Following a brief hiatus Miss Hope Springs returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 pm with her highly acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe show Welcome To The Carnival! Accompanying herself on the piano with her accomplished musicians on bass and drums, the towering blonde ex-Vegas showgirl sings numbers from her entirely self penned repertoire, revisiting career highs and lows and telling stories from her 'Ritz to the pits' life. Call for cover/minimum information. 

LONDON: MARIA FRIEDMAN - 'BACK TO BEFORE'

The three-time Olivier Award winning actress and director Maria Friedman returns to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) in a brand new show. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays, October 14th through 26th at 8:30 pm. Accompanied by her twice Tony Award nominated musical director Jason Carr, the show features thrilling songs and hilarious anecdotes from her career in show business. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
Here are today's cabaret events performed/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!


NYC: JIM SPEAKE SINGS CY COLEMAN AT THE DUPLEX
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

MAC nominee, Jim Speake brings back his acclaimed show "I'm A Brass Band, Jim Speake Sings Cy Coleman" celebrating the music of Broadway composer, Cy Coleman for ome more performance, on Sunday. October 19th at 4:30 pm at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438). The show is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins, featuring the SRW band. The show includes songs from: "Sweet Charity", "Barnum", "City of Angels", "The Will Rogers Follies", "Seesaw", "The Life", "Wildcat" and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: "LOOK WHO'S IN LOVE," A CABARET CELEBRATION OF ROMANCE

On the heels of a successful run earlier this year, and as part of their ongoing one-year anniversary celebration, distinguished entertainers Christine Reisner-Rebic (an international cabaret chanteuse and dancer) and Don Rebic (Broadway and cabaret musical director and composer) return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, October 15th & Sunday, October 19th, both shows at 7:00 pm. "Look Who's in Love" features their original songs as well as songs by veteran Broadway composer Albert Hague (Christine's uncle) and timeless jazzy standards by Irving Berlin, Jule Styne, Jimmy Van Heusen, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. "Look Who's in Love" celebrates the possibility of finding love at any stage of life, with amusing patter that describes the couple's courting days, which led to their partnership in music and in life. They will premiere three songs they composed together: "You're Making Me Nervous," "Two Heads Are Better Than One," and "Leap of Faith;" attendees will each receive a complimentary copy of their first CD single, "Two Heads Are Better Than One." Christine and Don will also share insider anecdotes from their showbiz careers, including how they were both influenced by Bob Fosse. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: RICHARD HOLBROOK: THE UNTAPPED FRED ASTAIRE REVISITED
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Richard Holbrook returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, October 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm with his new show 'The Untapped Fred Astaire Revisited'. The show will pay tribute to the legendary dancer's other talents as a gifted songwriter, excellent musician, and most of all, a superb interpreter of song. Among the composers featured in this program, whose music and lyrics were introduced by Fred Astaire, are Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern & Dorothy Fields, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer. Richard will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson on piano; Tom Kirchmer on bass; and Peter Grant on drums). Tom Nelson is the Musical Director. Richard Barclay is the Director. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SULLIVAN & HARNAR SING SONDHEIM AT THE BEECHMAN

After 5 sold-out summer performances, KT Sullivan, Jon Weber and Jeff Harnar will present an encore performance of "OUR TIME: SULLIVAN and HARNAR sing SONDHEIM" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, October 19th at 4:00 pm. Call for cover/minimum information.
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PALM SPRINGS, CA: JULIE ESPOSITIO COMES TO PALM DESERT

Julie Esposito will perform her new cabaret show entitled "Open Your Window" at THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731) on Sunday, October 19th at 2:00 pm. Critics have called Ms. Esposito an eclectic singer based on her use of a wide range of both musical styles and composers in her previous shows, and this new latest one is no exception. Joining Julie will be musical director and pianist Andy Howe. The show is part of Less Michael's Sundays in the Summer series. Julie Esposito began singing professionally at the age of 16 back in her hometown of Chicago where she acquired the music bug from her father, the late jazz pianist and musical director, Gene Esposito who worked with many of the big names in music. For "Open Your Window", Julie took a cue from her own life, choosing songs that reminded her of her childhood growing up in the 1960's up through today, a happily married attorney by day - cabaret singer by night. She's appeared at major clubs around Los Angeles and New York and is known for her pure, warm tone and artful phrasing with a unique style characterized by a mixture of jazz, popular, Broadway and The Great American Songbook. This show is also the title of her latest CD, which has earned much praise from reviewers and critics, as did her previous CD, "Unsung Hollywood", which features lessor known gems from the silver screen. Both CD's are available on line at Amazon, CD Baby and of course after her show. There is an $11 cash cover.

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CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS TODAY - NYC - TORONTO

CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS TODAY - NYC - TORONTO

Every Sunday I list Brunch Events on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and post the listings on FaceBook, Google+ and Twitter, as well as on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG and my own TUMBLR blog. Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! 

NYC: DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL-STARS - FALL SUNDAY BRUNCH RESIDENCY

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) presents the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars for a special Fall Sunday Brunch Residency. The band will perform brunch shows every Sunday with performances at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm, through December 28th. History has produced its share of great artists and great people - legendary jazz trumpeter John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration; as a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces; and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues and compatriots who remember him with the same degree of love and esteem they reserve for his work. Officially authorized by Lorraine Gillespie, and under the leadership of Dizzy's long-time bassist John Lee, a selection of ensembles of varying sizes were formed, featuring many of the wide variety of musicians who worked with Dizzy plus some newer talents from the jazz scene. Together they are working to continue the legacy of both the music and the personality of this great jazz master who had such a profound impact on twentieth century music. There is a $35 cover. **Price includes brunch, music and a drink.** 

NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE HOURGLASS TAVERN

Sunday Jazz Brunch, Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin (musical direction/piano), Leon Lee Dorsey (upright bass) and Vin Scialla (drums) will take place at THE HOURGLASS TAVERN (373 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-265-2060 - ) on Sundays, October 19th; November 23rd; and December 21st at 12:30 pm - performance at 2:00 pm. At the Hour Glass, Delfin will accompany Maynard on Blossom Derie's last apartment piano, which Jaye discovered and purchased on Ebay, after Dearie had bequeathed it to the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets). Maynard is now representing the posthumously published "Blossom Dearie Songbook" for Hal Leonard Music. Maynard styles her show as a mid-Century modern NYC supper club act ala 1962. Known throughout the world as "a musician's musician," Dearie was a unique and inimitable singer; sophisticated and genuinely funny, whose legacy of material remains fresh, hip, smart and sassy. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI

Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, returns with her Sunday Jazz Brunch on August 11th at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a French restaurant in the heart of Soho. They will play three sets from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. She will be joined by Saul Rubin on guitar and Pat O'Leary on bass in this charming boite that offers a great, well-priced menu and cozy atmosphere. Award-winning vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following through her unique take on material from the new American songbook as well as classic standards by artists as varied as Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Johnny Mercer. A trained actor, Gabrielle has a soulful sensitivity for the story in the lyric. Gabrielle has performed on stages from Amsterdam to New York including Carnegie Hall, Iridium Jazz Club, Birdland, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum. 

NYC: ELAINE DAME CD RELEASE AT BRUNCH SHOW AT THE RAINBOW ROOM

Chicago favorite Elaine Dame and Quartet will perform for Sunday brunch at newly reopened RAINBOW ROOM AT 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA (1221 Ave Of The Americas, NYC - 212-632-5100) on Sunday, October 19th from noon to 4:00 pm. This performance will be in celebration of her upcoming recording "You're My Thrill". This appearance kicks off her upcoming national tour to celebrate the release (at celebrated venues in Chicago, L.A., Minnesota, Indiana and more!). Rainbow Room Sunday brunch is inspired by cuisines from all around the world. Chef Jonathan Wright creatively curates an international menu using an ingredient focused approach. The prix fixe is $95 for adults and $65 for children under the age of 12. Children under 3 are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity are not included in this price.

NYC: SO YOU WANNA BE A PORN STAR! WITH LEA DELARIA

'So You Wanna be a Porn Star' is a story of struggle, silicon, and survival, a special cabaret benefit starting at high noon on Sunday, October 19th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). This Sexy rock-n-roll extravaganza is based on the upcoming new musical written by Shannon Burkett (Ride Down Mt. Morgan) with music by Peter Salett (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), and will be staring an all star cast that includes Lea Delaria (Orange is the New Black), and Joe McGinty (Loser's Lounge). All proceeds are going towards Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. 

TORONTO: JAZZ BRUNCH WITH STEVE AMIRAULT

Steve Amirault, considered to be one of the most accomplished artists in Canada, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Saturday & Sunday, October 18th & 19th at 11:30 am as part of their Jazz Brunch series. The Nova Scotia-born musician has released five celebrated albums and is currently preparing his new recording, this time delving into timeless songs from the American popular songbook. His world-class piano playing, combined with his rich, soulful baritone voice, make Steve Amirault a performer not to be missed. A celebrated artist, Amirault has won the Montreal International Jazz Festival Competition, the Prix Opus (Album of the Year for his recording, "Breath"), and two Juno Awards (for collaborations with Fran•ois Carrier and Christine Jensen.) This dynamic performer has shared the stage with many great artists such as Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman and has recorded with Sheila Jordan and Eddie Gomez. Recently back from a 5-month solo contract in Japan and newly established in Toronto, Amirault will be performing his new repertoire of personalized standard songs and some original pieces from his last album, "One Existence." 


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