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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT IN NYC: MUSIC & ART FOR CITY GREENS FREE CONCERT - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015


SPECIAL CABARET EVENT IN NYC: MUSIC & ART FOR CITY GREENS FREE CONCERT - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015



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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP SHOWCASE AT STAGE 72

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP SHOWCASE AT STAGE 72

Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE, announces that the next workshop performance will be at STAGE 72(158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-315-3500) on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30 pm. The show "Hit Parade" features the latest class of the famed performance course. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 36th season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in the NY Times! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: JEFF MACAULEY - MR. LUCKY: THE SONGS OF HENRY MANCINI

Jeff Macauley, a Backstage Bistro Award winning New York based cabaret singer whose last show was "It Was Me, The Lyrics of Norman Gimbel" now turns to 4-time Oscar and 20-time Grammy winner Henry Mancini in his new show "Mr. Lucky: The Songs of Henry Mancini" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, June 17th at 9:30 pm. Mancini wrote some of the most loved movie songs of the '60s through the '70s. Among his best known compositions were "Moon River," "The Days Of Wine And Roses," "Two For The Road," and "Charade," as well as instrumentals such as "The Pink Panther," "The Baby Elephant Walk" and the "Peter Gunn Theme." Mancini also wrote many classic film scores, including: Touch Of Evil, Hatari, Arabesque, and Victor/Victoria. Jeff's previous show, "It Was Me", has been performed in both Los Angeles and New York and is now a studio recording available on CDBaby and Amazon. In his previous shows, Jeff Macauley explored the rich world of early musical films in "Hollywood Party - Movie Songs 1928-1934," and paid tribute to the most popular female singer of the 40's and a beloved Hollywood icon in "MWAH! The Dinah Shore Show," for which he received Backstage magazine's Bistro Award. Jeff continues his exploration of great american popular song of the last century through legendary film composer Henry Mancini's rich musical legacy under the musical direction of the superbly talented Tex Arnold, who also wrote the arrangements. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 
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NYC: MUSIC & ART FOR CITY GREENS FREE CONCERT
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015


NYC: STEVE CHERA RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Vocalist Steven Chera will be hosting another evening at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, June 18th at 9:30 pn. Steven will be singing classic love songs from the 20's to the 70's and take you on a journey through a half a century of love and kindness. He will be joined by The Bob Kaye Trio as well as Life Vest Inside who's joint mission is to empower and unite the world with kindness. Brooklyn-born Chera is a singer and performer who revels in the music of the Great American Songbook to early rock 'n roll. A mellow-toned tenor with a supple delivery that can gently pull a familiar melody to unfamiliar places, Chera is a modern-day crooner with a vintage style all his own. Steven has been capturing the attention of critics and taste-makers in New York, as well as crafting a unique cross-generational audience. He's performed recently at the Duplex NYC, The 5 star Aqualina Hotel in Miami, The Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama, Swing 46, the Refinery Hotel in New York City, Spago in Las Vegas, Hyatt Hotels, and many other venues throughout the country. There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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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: HARRY THE PIANO AT THE CRAZY COQS

The incredibly virtuosic and versatile Harry the Piano, debuts his brilliant solo show, MEDLEY OF EVERYTHING, "any tune, any style, at the drop of a hat" at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm. Harry plays humorous musical routines from classical repertoires, jazz standards and pop songs going back as far as the 1950s. In the second half of the show, he challenges the audience to request any tune in any style, creating an instant and seamless medley, a popular feature performed many times on BBC Radio 2 and 3 and at festivals globally. Harry the Piano simply does things with the piano that you've never heard before, moving seamlessly between jazz, cabaret and classical in a way not seen in the UK since the heyday of Dudley Moore. With the piano as his only prop, Harry's show is a musical Cirque du Soleil. He has played with Charlotte Church and Julie Andrews, David Bowie and Elvis Costello, Dame Edna Everage and Andrea Bocelli, and musically directed tours for Rick Astley and Alexander Armstrong. He even taught Hugh Laurie jazz! Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: CHARLIE DORE CD RELEASE AT THE PHEASANTRY

Multi-award-winning artist Charlie Dore returns to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Wednesday, June 17th at 8:30 pm with her new album, 'Milk Roulette'. Charlie has already collected 4 star reviews from Mojo,The Guardian and The Telegraph and featuring on several best-of lists, including The Telegraph Best Folk Albums of 2014. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

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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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


NYC: JEFF MACAULEY - MR. LUCKY: THE SONGS OF HENRY MANCINI

Jeff Macauley, a Backstage Bistro Award winning New York based cabaret singer whose last show was "It Was Me, The Lyrics of Norman Gimbel" now turns to 4-time Oscar and 20-time Grammy winner Henry Mancini in his new show "Mr. Lucky: The Songs of Henry Mancini" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, June 17th at 9:30 pm. Mancini wrote some of the most loved movie songs of the '60s through the '70s. Among his best known compositions were "Moon River," "The Days Of Wine And Roses," "Two For The Road," and "Charade," as well as instrumentals such as "The Pink Panther," "The Baby Elephant Walk" and the "Peter Gunn Theme." Mancini also wrote many classic film scores, including: Touch Of Evil, Hatari, Arabesque, and Victor/Victoria. Jeff's previous show, "It Was Me", has been performed in both Los Angeles and New York and is now a studio recording available on CDBaby and Amazon. In his previous shows, Jeff Macauley explored the rich world of early musical films in "Hollywood Party - Movie Songs 1928-1934," and paid tribute to the most popular female singer of the 40's and a beloved Hollywood icon in "MWAH! The Dinah Shore Show," for which he received Backstage magazine's Bistro Award. Jeff continues his exploration of great american popular song of the last century through legendary film composer Henry Mancini's rich musical legacy under the musical direction of the superbly talented Tex Arnold, who also wrote the arrangements. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP SHOWCASE AT STAGE 72

Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE, announces that the next workshop performance will be at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-315-3500) on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:30 pm. The show "Hit Parade" features the latest class of the famed performance course. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 36th season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in the NY Times! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL EVENT IN LOS ANGELES: A JULIE WILSON CELEBRATION AT THE GARDENIA FRIDAY, JULY 25th AT THE GARDENIA

SAVE THE DATE - SPECIAL EVENT IN LOS ANGELES: A JULIE WILSON CELEBRATION AT THE GARDENIA FRIDAY, JULY 25th AT THE GARDENIA

CABARET WEST(www.cabaretwest.org/ ) will present a West Coast Cabaret Salute to the irrepressible and irreplaceable Julie Wilson, hosted by Les Traub and Keri Kelsey., on Friday, June 25th at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444). Julie's remarkable life and career will be celebrated by many of her West Coast friends and colleagues, including Julie's son, Holt McCallany, Peisha McPhee, Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom, Michele Brourman, Adriana McPhee, Julie Esposito. Musical Director is Shelly Markham.There is no cover charge - just a 2-drink or dinner minimum. Reservations strongly advised.
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CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES 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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


LOS ANGELES: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY AT ROCKWELL

Fraser Entertainment Group presents a dazzling evening of songs from landmark musicals at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Tuesday, June 16th at 8:00 pm. The show presents dynamic renditions of favorite numbers from classic shows, as well as classics from smaller/lesser-known Broadway musicals - always peppered with fun and laughs! Acclaimed musical director Brad Ellis (from the hit television series GLEE, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, etc.) leads a cast of superb singers, which includes Eydie Alyson, Bill A. Jones, Ashley Fox Linton, MaryJo Mundy, Kevin Odekirk, Pat Whiteman and Glee alum Ali Stroker. There is a $10-$20 cover plus a 2-item minimum.
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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES 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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


CHICAGO: NICK SULA'S SPOTLIGHT AT THE UPTOWN UNDERGROUND

Chicago's newest retro-themed adult nightclub, UPTOWN UNDERGROUND (4707 North Broadway, Chicago, IL - 773-867-1946) presents NICK SULA'S SPOTLIGHT! every Tuesday night at 8:00 pm. Each week Nick will delight patrons at the piano until 11:00 pm. And he loves to share the spotlight with members of the audience. Bring sheet music and Nick will play as you sing your own rich song from the gorgeous Moonshine stage at the Uptown Underground. If you've got a song in your heart, this is the show for you! There is jusr a $5 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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


NYC: SWING THAT MUSIC - DANNY BACHER SINGS 3 LOUIS AT THE MET

Jazz singer/ saxophonist, Danny Bacher, and his band present a tribute to the three Louis! (Armstrong/Prima/Jordan) at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm. This show also celebrates Danny's debut recording, "Swing That Music!" And the CD marks the recording debut of an extraordinary talent, vocalist-saxophonist Danny Bacher (pronounced: Back-er). Danny unleashes his substantial chops and signature wit to pay homage to three jazz firebrands - Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan - in a series of kinetic tunes that vibrantly reimagine classics from the three Louis' repertoire for today's audience. Danny hails from New Jersey and was raised on classic jazz and the American popular songbook. Vocally, he possesses a warm smoky tone; instrumentally, he favors a lush and lyrical soprano sax style that complements perfectly his role as storyteller. Trained in music, theater, and comedy, Danny is a born performer, perfectly poised to summon the spirit and legacies of the three Louis. Danny understands the 360 of entertainment - he's also a proven playwright and comedian who first garnered notice off-Broadway and has toured nationally and internationally with his original work. Joining Danny is an all-star lineup of jazz luminaries: Warren Vache -Cornet, Jay Rodriguez- Tenor Sax, Pete McGuinness -Trombone, Jason Teborek - Piano, Dean Johnson -Bass, Tim Horner- Drums, along with guest vocalists Gabrielle Stravelli and Charenee Wade. Marilyn Maye directs. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MAMA'S NEXT BIG ACT - NEW 12 WEEK CONTEST!

DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) opened the first annual "Mama's Next BIG Act!" on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:30 pm. The contest runs for 12 consecutive weeks every Tuesday through August 25th. The event is a bigger than average, 12-week competition that mixes styles and genres. Voted by the audience and a cavalcade of celebrity judges, the contest will invite solo, duo and group acts in the following categories: music, magic, drag, burlesque, and variety. Mama's Next BIG Act! is open to any musical act over the age of 18. Musical acts may consist of solo, duo or groups, and may be of any genre or style. Acts may use the club's pianist or bring their own. A guitar or bass may also be used. Tracks may be used, but live music is preferred. Vocal Groups, Drag Artists, Variety and Burlesque acts are encouraged to submit, as well as Solo and Duo Vocal Acts. The preliminary rounds are June 9th, June 16th, and June 23rd. Each week, contestants will be eliminated based on votes by the judges as well as the audience. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: NATHAN CHANG: NAILING IT! AT THE BEECHMAN

Bistro award winning and MAC award nominated singer/songwriter Nathan Chang performs at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE(407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm. Nathan is back on the scene with a brand new show packed full of brand new songs such as "Former Fat Kid" "Nailed It" and "Night Guy" to name only a few. And let's not forget about all of the STORIES .... oh, there are so many stories. Some of them scary (scary FUNNY, that is). There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.


NYC: "MISTER VICTOR'S CABARET FOR HIPSTERS: SONGS OF THE 1990S"

Mister Victor's Cabaret for Hipsters: Songs of the 1990s", an exciting new cabaret show that addresses again the complaint "they don't write 'em like they used to" will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16th & 17th, both shows at 9:30 pm. As with last season's "Living Standards" (which starred Marissa Mulder), producer and director Tom Toce has created a cabaret show to explore later entries to the Great American Songbook. Songs written by living composers and lyricists. Songs that are every bit as witty, elegant, touching, and intelligent as the Gershwin/ Kern/ Porter standards of days past. Produced and directed by Tom Toce, "Mister Victor's Cabaret" stars Kyra Atekwana, Kimberly Hawkey, Stearns Matthews, Justin McEllroy, and Mikki Sodergren, under the musical direction of Madeline Smith. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. The show will include some iconic pop songs by artists such as Coldplay, Green Day, and Oasis, as well as some equally wonderful if lesser-known gems from the non-pop world (alt-county, musical theater, and, yes, cabaret) by the brilliant songwriters Julie Gold, Christine Lavin, Dar Williams, Dan Wilson, and many others. "Mister Victor's Cabaret for Hipsters: Songs of the 1990s" will include some iconic pop songs by artists such as Coldplay, Green Day, and Oasis, as well as some equally wonderful if lesser-known gems from the non-pop world (alt-county, musical theater, and, yes, cabaret) by the brilliant songwriters Julie Gold, Christine Lavin, Dar Williams, Dan Wilson, and many others. Tom Toce is a veteran theater and cabaret songwriter. His show "Hopelessly in Love: The Lyrics of Tom Toce" was one of the most successful shows at the Metropolitan Room in 2012 and 2013. Tom's song "Shalom, Santa," won the 2014 MAC Award for best special material. He previously received another special material nomination as well as one for best CD for "Hopelessly in Love." Madeline Smith is a music director, accompanist, and conductor based in Manhattan. Madeline holds a B.A. from Harvard University in Music and Classical Civilizations (Radcliffe Doris Cohen Levi Prize for Musical Theatre). There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: AIMEE ALLEN - MATTER OF TIME CD RELEASE PARTY AT THE CUTTING ROOM

The acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Aimee Allen will be celebrating the release of her latest album Matter of Time with her quartet of first class musicians, including Francois Moutin on bass, Toru Dodo on piano, and Jacob Melchior on drums, at THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:30 pm. They will perform a collection of highly original soulful and swinging music about love and other transformations. Matter of Time brims with Aimee's signature sensuality and introspection, but it also makes room for joy and swing. Aimee's talents as a composer and lyricist are matched by dynamic arrangements. The album takes the listener on a journey from new takes on the familiar, to fresh vistas in uncharted territory, with Aimee's warm voice and expressive phrasing as the guide. The dazzling players on Matter of Time are vibrant and energetic, with an interplay that keeps each musician inventing. Pianist Toru Dodo shows extraordinary range and intelligence with daring choices. Bassist Fran•ois Moutin contributes his signature virtuosity, and in ever-more inventive baselines, seems to both hold it down and elevate it at once. And Jacob Melchior proves sensitive and reactive as a keeper of time, bringing taste and moving dynamism to the drums. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 55 BELOW PRESENTS CHRIS MCNULTY

Palmetto Records presents Acclaimed Australian vocalist Chris McNulty at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday, June 16th at 9:30 pm. Since her emergence on the international jazz scene in 1991, McNulty has been hailed by critics as a jazz vocalist-composer with a unique vision, boundless creative energy and a distinctive style. Joined by the magnificent John Di Martino quartet and accompanied by a chamber ensemble featuring arrangements by gifted Australian orchestrator, Stephen Newcomb, Chris McNulty will present a selection of songs from her stunning new release, Eternal. For decades McNulty has been wowing audiences with her story telling prowess. Well-known to those who've had the pleasure of experiencing her live, McNulty has the rare ability to cast a spell, transporting the entire audience to another realm with her gorgeously heartfelt and emotionally moving treatments. Not only does McNulty breathe new life into well worn standards, she makes tunes like Bacharach's "One Less Bell To Answer" or Legrand's "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life" uniquely her own. Her story telling gift has you hanging on every phrase. In more robust, uptempo classics such as "On a Clear Day" her voice takes on a soaring, passionate, "Streisand" type quality. Eternal is a homage to the life of her son, Sam. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS LUCETTE VAN DEN BERG AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC

Lucette van den Berg, one of the leading voices in the vanguard of a new generation of Yiddish singers, performs at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm as part of KulturfestNYC. She performed at theatres, in concert halls and at festivals throughout Europe and North America. Her debut compact disc Zing Shtil (2005) was highly praised by the critics. At the age of seven she took her first piano lessons. Her real passion however was to sing and after only a few singing lessons she was admitted to the Zwolle college of Music as a student of classical song. Following her studies she performed as a soloist singing opera, oratories and recitals of lieder. In her study at home she started singing Yiddish songs, just for the fun of it. During her studies she met and befriended the well-known author and composer Beyle Schaechter-Gottesman, who made her more aware of her Jewish roots. Van den Berg stayed on with Beyle in New York for an extended period, during which she was given new songs that had not been published yet. Lucette wrote the arrangements and recorded a compact disc, Friling, awarded third prize in the JPF Song Awards 2009 in the USA. There is an $18 cover.

NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS DANIEL KAHN AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC

Daniel Kahn, known for his band The Painted Bird, has brought his brand of "Yiddish Punk Cabaret" to rock clubs, theatres, festivals and shtetls from Berlin to Boston and Leningrad to Louisiana. On Tuesday, June 16th at 9:00 pm, they will perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) as part of KulturfestNYC. Kahn concocts a mixture of Klezmer, radical Yiddish song, political cabaret and punk folk music, all kept together by his amazing abilities as a songwriter, translator and performer. He is a consummate storyteller of outrageous incidents, poetically dark, tragically humorous and politically incorrect. Kahn was once described as "someone between Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits - but Yiddish." Kahn lives in Berlin. This concert will be presented in Yiddish. There is an $18 cover.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

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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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


LOS ANGELES: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY AT ROCKWELL

Fraser Entertainment Group presents a dazzling evening of songs from landmark musicals at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Tuesday, June 16th at 8:00 pm. The show presents dynamic renditions of favorite numbers from classic shows, as well as classics from smaller/lesser-known Broadway musicals - always peppered with fun and laughs! Acclaimed musical director Brad Ellis (from the hit television series GLEE, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, etc.) leads a cast of superb singers, which includes Eydie Alyson, Bill A. Jones, Ashley Fox Linton, MaryJo Mundy, Kevin Odekirk, Pat Whiteman and Glee alum Ali Stroker. There is a $10-$20 cover plus a 2-item minimum.
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EVENTS & PERFORMERS ADVERTISING ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE THIS WEEK

EVENTS & PERFORMERS ADVERTISING ON
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE THIS WEEK

The following cabaret events and cabaret performers are advertising on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!
Advertisers have their events promoted on the home page of
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NYC: STEVE CHERA RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Vocalist Steven Chera will be hosting another evening at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, June 18th at 9:30 pn. Steven will be singing classic love songs from the 20's to the 70's and take you on a journey through a half a century of love and kindness. He will be joined by The Bob Kaye Trio as well as Life Vest Inside who's joint mission is to empower and unite the world with kindness. Brooklyn-born Chera is a singer and performer who revels in the music of the Great American Songbook to early rock 'n roll. A mellow-toned tenor with a supple delivery that can gently pull a familiar melody to unfamiliar places, Chera is a modern-day crooner with a vintage style all his own. Steven has been capturing the attention of critics and taste-makers in New York, as well as crafting a unique cross-generational audience. He's performed recently at the Duplex NYC, The 5 star Aqualina Hotel in Miami, The Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama, Swing 46, the Refinery Hotel in New York City, Spago in Las Vegas, Hyatt Hotels, and many other venues throughout the country. There is a $20 cover plus a 2 drink minimum.
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY
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!
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LOS ANGELES: AN EVENING OF CLASSIC BROADWAY AT ROCKWELL

Fraser Entertainment Group presents a dazzling evening of songs from landmark musicals at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Tuesday, June 16th at 8:00 pm. The show presents dynamic renditions of favorite numbers from classic shows, as well as classics from smaller/lesser-known Broadway musicals - always peppered with fun and laughs! Acclaimed musical director Brad Ellis (from the hit television series GLEE, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, etc.) leads a cast of superb singers, which includes Eydie Alyson, Bill A. Jones, Ashley Fox Linton, MaryJo Mundy, Kevin Odekirk, Pat Whiteman and Glee alum Ali Stroker. There is a $10-$20 cover plus a 2-item minimum.
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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LONDON: HARRY THE PIANO AT THE CRAZY COQS

The incredibly virtuosic and versatile Harry the Piano, debuts his brilliant solo show, MEDLEY OF EVERYTHING, "any tune, any style, at the drop of a hat" at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 16th & 17th at 8:00 pm. Harry plays humorous musical routines from classical repertoires, jazz standards and pop songs going back as far as the 1950s. In the second half of the show, he challenges the audience to request any tune in any style, creating an instant and seamless medley, a popular feature performed many times on BBC Radio 2 and 3 and at festivals globally. Harry the Piano simply does things with the piano that you've never heard before, moving seamlessly between jazz, cabaret and classical in a way not seen in the UK since the heyday of Dudley Moore. With the piano as his only prop, Harry's show is a musical Cirque du Soleil. He has played with Charlotte Church and Julie Andrews, David Bowie and Elvis Costello, Dame Edna Everage and Andrea Bocelli, and musically directed tours for Rick Astley and Alexander Armstrong. He even taught Hugh Laurie jazz! Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: CABARET CONFIDENTIAL AT THE PHEASANTRY

Celebrated cabaret host Jamie Anderson introduces four diverse musical acts to his show 'Cabaret Confidential' on Tuesday, June 16th at 8:30 pm at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017). Performers Julie Stark, Violet Surrender, Sally Riceman, and Helen Colby allow you to explore each's unique take on the art of cabaret in this hugely popular showcase that is now in its 9th year. Pianist is Birgitta Kenyon. Call for cover/minimum information.

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Monday, June 15, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR LOS ANGELES, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SOUTHWESTERN STATES 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!
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LOS ANGELES: ROCKWELL TABLE & STAGE PRESENTS UP WITH A TWIST

Todd & Heather, a comedic duo reminiscent Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, Nichols & May, and Donny & Marie, have been drawing huge crowds in Los Angeles and high praise for their on-going regular monthly show UP, WITH A TWIST. Now a fixture at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550), Todd & Heather welcome you to their martini-filled world on Monday, June 15th at 8:00 pm, where their celebrity friends are invited to put a "twist" on some of your favorite tunes. Just a few of their special guests have included: Jo Anne Worley, Ana Gasteyer, Missi Pyle, Jim J. Bullock, Daisy Eagan, Steve Kazee, Shawn Ryan, and The Lampshades (Kate Flannery & Scot Robinson). There is a $10 cover plus a item minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS, THE MID-WESTERN & SOUTH WESTERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: ELIZABETH MORGAN: SHE'S FOLKS!

Elizabeth Morgan, a little bit country, a little bit rock & roll, a little bit stand up, and a lot of fun, performs at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Monday, June 15th at 8:00 pm. She returns to Davenport's with her irreverent celebration of Folk Music and some of its incarnations including Folk Rock, Country, Gospel, Bluegrass, and Traditional American tunes. With assistance from an ensemble of some of Chicago's best musical theatre talent, she will take the audience on a hilarious trip through her favorite genres of Folk and her childhood in rural Ohio. She will take you to church and burn the barn while at it. There is a $13 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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
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NYC: COMEDY ROULETTE WITH TERESA FISCHER - FINAL SHOW OF SERIES!
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Spotlight On Productions brings what is bound to become the hit of this cabaret season: Teresa Fischer aka "Lady T"'s "Comedy Roulette!" with performances at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, June 15th at 7:00 pm. Praised and adored for her comedic turn of a song, Teresa Fischer features some truly funny songs from her repertoire and introducing some new ones. She is finally giving us this DON'T MISS cabaret hour of hilarity and fun! "Comedy Roulette!" features an all comedy song line-up and is broken up into four "Comedy game show" segments where the audience decides what Lady T will sing next! "Game Show Host" Frank Calo presides over the hilarity and will even join in on a song or two. And, yes, there will be puppets! Cabaret veteran Paul Chamlin is the musical director and one-man band for this fun evening that features special musical arrangements by Paul Chamlin and Andrew David Sotomayor. Frank Calo, Artistic Director of Spotlight On Productions, directs and hosts. Lady T has taken us on quite a ride that past few years with her shows "Destinations and Detours", "Hip To Be Happy" and "Scene Of The Crime" (which was on Cabaret Hotline Online's Top Ten list for 2011). Her debut CD LET IT GO was released in the fall of 2012 and Christmas Is• - a collaboration with Candice Corbin and Andrew David Sotomayor - was released in December 2013. Both are available at cdbaby.com or for download at iTunes. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: THIS IS YOUR NIGHT! DAVID FRIEDMAN

This Is Your Night! Russ Weatherford! will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, June 16th at 7:00 pm. The This is Your Night! series is based on a classic premise that is hosted by Metropolitan Room Managing Partner, Bernie Furshpan, and profiles a guest honoree who has contributed in some significant way to the NYC Entertainment Industry. This event is co-produced by Bernie Furshpan, Metropolitan Room & Sue Matsuki, Matsuki Productions. It can include, but not limited to: photographers, writers, bloggers, press, promoters, management, publicists, directors, musical directors, producers, etc. The show presents a gift to the honorree, and includes a line-up of entertainment professionals who will share stories, song and comedy about their experiences and ends with a grand finale, a reunion. A portion of the revenue will be given to the Guest of Honor's Charity of Choice. This time the honoree is songwriter/ musician David Friedman. Scheduled to perform are Kelli Rabke Agresta, Alison Burns, Dacoda (Kenneth Gartman, Phil Zipkin & Patrick Spencer Bodd), Kenneth Gartman, Lina Koutrakous, Rosemary Loar, Tracy O'Farrell, Carly Ozard, LuLu Picart, Gretchen Reinhagen, Anne Runolfsson, Adam Shapiro, Lenore Stefanik and Mark Vitale. Guest Speakers: Bobbie Horowitz and Shawn Moninger. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: HOT PINK AND ZEBRA: ANITA BUFFEM'S BIRTHDAY BASH!

The Haus of Mimosa debuts a staged reading of their long awaited co-written pilot for their sitcom, "Hot Pink & Zebra" in honor of Anita Buffem's birthday at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Monday, June 15th at 7:00 pm. Special guests include drag legend Sherry Vine, Pamela Bob (Silence! The Musical, A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder, Hand to God) and Sabrina Servance (Lifetime's Big Women, Big Love). There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY

After selling out an often-extended Off-Broadway run in 2013 (which attracted the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joan Rivers, RuPaul and SNL's Kate McKinnon), a national tour, a 3-month Australian tour (where she was nominated for the Aussie equivalent of a Tony Award), and a summer run in Provincetown, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Jinkx Monsoon will return to New York with the World Premiere of THE VAUDEVILLIANS: BRINGING UP BABY, a new musical comedy co-starring composer and musician Major Scales. This limited engagement begins performances May 21st at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Thursday through Monday, June 11th through 15th at 7:00 pm. Dr. Dan and Kitty Witless were put on ice in the Twenties, and had their entire music catalogue purloined by today's pop artists. Now the hottest act ever frozen alive is back again, with more swinging hits from their stolen songbook! There's only one problem: Kitty's "in a family way" and no one's quite sure where the kid came from. Can The Vaudevillians still put on a show while bringing up baby? Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen, a musician, writer and performer based in Seattle. He has written everything from award-winning New York shows on the east coast to music for amateur adult films on the west. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre), Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre), and Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). In 2014 he was nominated for the Helpmann Award (alongside the likes of Cate Blanchett, Ivo Van Hove, Denis O'Hare and Baz Luhrmann), the Australian equivalent of a Tony, for his performanace in The Vaudevillians. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE CUTTING ROOM PRESENTS: SHANA MALONE

THE CUTTING ROOM(44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) Shana Malone on Monday, June 15th at 7:30 pm. Shana Malone's musical influences started with her southern Baptist roots and, of course, her family. She was raised and still lives in the genres of gospel, soul, rhythm and blues, pop, hip hop, rock and roll, folk and some jazz. Her biggest vocal influences are Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Prince, and Michael Jackson to name a few. She left Atlanta with a dream, she had as a very young girl, to move to New York and pursue living for her love of music. While she hasn't picked up her saxophone or clarinet since high school, she prides herself on teaching herself piano to write her own songs and her nearly four full octaves vocal range. She has met some amazing musicians along her wonderful journey, making her a better musician and person and is excited to be able to bring them along. Yasuhiko Fukuoka, Danny Kean and quite possibly a few more will join in on the celebration of Love through music. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JON VIKTOR CORPUZ AT 54 BELOW

Currently appearing as Prince Chulalongkorn in Lincoln Center's current Broadway revival of The King & I, 18-year-old Jon Viktor Corpuz is takes the stage at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, June 15th at 7:00 pm. Join him and his fierce special guests for an evening of pop hits, unique spins on Broadway favorites, and more! And maybe a coming-of-age story or two. Jon's heartfelt renditions, charm, humor, buttery vocals, and exuberant spirit should leave you laughing, crying, and inspired. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BLAME CANADA! FEATURING BROADWAY'S CANADIAN TALENT

After smash concerts in New York and Toronto, Blame Canada returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, June 15th at 9:30 pm for another evening celebrating the best in Canadian musical theatre and featuring an all-star cast of Broadway's Canadian talent. The concert will celebrate work by the members of the Canadian Musical Theatre Writers Collective (CMTWC). Founded by Landon Braverman and Joseph Trefler, the CMTWC is Canada's largest national organization devoted to supporting and promoting the work of homegrown musical theatre writers. Performers will include Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful, JC Superstar), Clyde Alves (On The Town), Paul Nolan (Doctor Zhivago, Once), Samantha Hill (Les Miserables), Jeremy Kushnier (Jersey Boys, Footloose), Camille Eanga-Selenge (The Book of Mormon), Tyley Ross (Finding Neverland), and Aaron Walpole (Les Miserables), with more names to be announced. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Proceeds from the evening will go to support the CMTWC (http://www.cmtwc.com/ ) and its initiatives. The show is produced in partnership with the Canadian Music Theatre Project and Sheridan College and Michael Rubinoff as Producer. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: VIRA LOZINSKY AT JOE'S PUB: PRESENTED AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC

Vira Lozinsky, a recent Grand Prize winner of the International Jewish Music Competition in Amsterdam, performs at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Monday, June 15th at 7:00 pm as part of the club's annual KulturfestNYC. Lozinsky is one of today's outstanding Yiddish singers. She blends her singing with a variety of musical styles from East European folk from Klezmer, Gypsy, Romanian and Russian, to South American Tangos. Her repertoire includes new material as well as Yiddish folk songs, songs of Bessarabian, Romanian and Polish Jewish poets, and classical and modern Yiddish poets. Born in Beltz, Moldova to a family of Yiddish artists, Vira was exposed at an early age to the cultures and musical styles of the many ethnic groups living in Moldova: Moldovans, Romanians, Jews, Roma, Russians and others. She lives in Israel where she moved to when she was 16. The show will be performed In Yiddish. There is a $30 cover.

NYC: JINTA-LA-MVTA AT JOE'S PUB - PRESENTED AS PART OF KULTURFESTNYC

Jinta-la-Mvta, a musical group founded in 2004 by Ohkuma Wataru, clarinetist and bandleader of the groundbreaking Japanese experimental folk band Cicala Mvta, and his partner and drummer Kogure Miwazo, will perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Monday, June 15th at 9:00 pm as part of KulturfestNYC. Ohkuma's interest in Klezmer music began in the late 80s. He was one of the first Japanese artists who listened to and played the genre. He has a repertoire of dozens of Klezmer tunes through his distinct perspective, setting him apart among non-Jewish klezmer musicians. Considered as one of the few Klezmer experts in Japan, he has also penned various pieces on Klezmer and Japanese liner notes of Klezmatics and Frank London. Since the Great Northeast Japan Earthquake and the subsequent nuclear crises in 2011, the band started to perform not only on club stages and festivals but also at anti-nuclear protests and demonstrations on the streets of Tokyo, attracting a new and wide range of audiences and fans. Jinta-la-Mvta is made up of Wataru Okuma (clarinet), Miwazo Kogure (chindon, percussion), Naoki Hishinuma (tuba), and Mari Abe (accordion). There is an $18 cover.

NYC: "MERMAN'S APPRENTICE" IN CONCERT, STARRING: KLEA BLACKHURST & ANITA GILLETTE

The Broadway at Birdland Concert Series presents the Stephen Cole and David Evans musical fable, Merman's Apprentice at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) for one night only, Monday, June 15th at 7:00 pm. Directed by Igor Goldin (Yank) the cast features (in alphabetical order) P.J. Benjamin, Klea Blackhurst, Anita Gillette, Richard Kind, and Elizabeth Teeter supported by a six piece band with orchestrations by Lynn Shankel. Merman's Apprentice is a new musical fable with Book & Lyrics by Stephen (After the Fair, The Road To Qatar, Night of the Hunter) Cole and Music by David (Birds of Paradise, Children's Letters To God) Evans. Bistro Award Winner Klea Blackhurst will appear as Ethel Merman, with a cast lead by Tony nominee Anita Gillette as Ethel's Mom, Tony nominee Richard Kind as David Merrick, J.P. Benjamin (Broadway's current Wizard in Wicked) as Ethel's Pop and 13 year-old Elizabeth Teeter, who is currently playing Young Queen Elizabeth in The Audience on Broadway, will play Muriel Plakenstein: Merman's Apprentice. Additional cast members include Adam Grupper, Eddie Korbich and Brian Charles Rooney. Synopsis: Time: the 1970's. The Golden Age of Musical Theatre is drawing to an end, although twelve-year-old Muriel Plakenstein doesn't know that. So she runs away from home to become a Broadway star, meets the Queen of Broadway Ethel Merman, who takes her to a Hello, Dolly! rehearsal, where they sing together. When legendary producer David Merrick hears the kid, he decides to star Muriel in the first all-child cast of Dolly! Naturally, Merman takes her under wing to teach her the ropes of being a star, this making little Muriel Plakenstein Merman's Apprentice. It's a tuneful, original smart, funny, warm, new musical comedy about childhood, parents, Broadway and Ethel Merman. Klea Blackhurst's credits include: Everything the Traffic will Allow, Vernon Duke's Broadway, Dreaming of a Song: Music of Hoagy Carmichael, Jerry Herman's Broadway at the London Palladium. Television and radio appearances include The Caroline Rhea Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Sesame Street, Law and Order: SVU and A Prairie Home Companion. Anita Gillette's TV and Theater credits include her Tony nomination for Chapter Two, Jimmy, Cabaret, Gypsy, Law and Order, Moonstruck, Cold Case, CSI and They're Playing Our Song. Richard Kind's credits include: The Producers, Mad About You, Spin City. He was nominated for a Tony and won the Drama Desk Award for his performance in The Big Knife in 2013. J.P. Benjamin's credits include Wicked, Chicago, Sophisticated Ladies, Sarava and The Pajama Game. Elizabeth Teeter has appeared in Mary Poppins and is in the current running The Audience, where she plays the Young Elizabeth. David Evans is a composer and musical director/conductor whose credits include: A...My Name is Alice, Children's Letters to God, Wicked, Company, Flower Drum Song, Bells are Ringing, Marie Christine and As Thousands Cheer. For the past 11 years David has been associate conductor of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JIM CARUSO'S "CAST PARTY" MONDAYS AT BIRDLANDFEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) during which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting. Cast Party is a mix of music, impromptu performance and cocktail party revelry, where showbiz superstars, stunning jazz talents and cabaret glitterati hit the stage alongside up-and-comers to serve up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It's the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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