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Monday, December 10, 2012

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

SF: THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND AT THE RRAZZ

The Tommy Igoe Big Band will perform live at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. For the last five years, Tommy Igoe developed a new big band at at the famed jazz club BIRDLAND, and it became one of the most popular weekly events in New York City. He brings the same musical acumen to San Francisco, and endeavors to change the face of nightlife on Mondays. Igoe brings his big band pedigree (his father Sonny Igoe was the drummer for Benny Goodman and Woody Herman during the 40s-50s) to create a big band for the 21st Century, featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians including members of Tower of Power, Santana and The Doobie Brothers. This is not nostalgia, but a forward-looking spin on a uniquely American format. Tommy Igoe prides himself on finding music you may not have heard, but will love nonetheless. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CHI: FOILED AGAIN: ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW!

CHI: FOILED AGAIN: ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW!

The vocal group Foiled Again (Allison Bazarko, Rob Lindley, and Anne Sheridan Smith) bring their annual holiday show to S.P.A.C.E. (1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL - 847-492-8860 - ) on Monday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. Musical Director is Doug Peck with Gavin Kirk on guitar. Nobody does the holidays as well as Foiled Again. This year (their 13th annual) will be no exception. A hip, fresh (sometimes irreverent) look at some holiday classics, and an introduction to some soon-to-be classics, the evening includes music by Joan Osborne, Irving Berlin, Joni Mitchell, kd lang, Randy Newman, local songwriters Susan Werner, and Cheri Coons, interwoven with amazingly intricate arrangements of carols like "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" and "Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella." Foiled Again has been singing together for years and have performed to sold-out rooms at Speakeasy Supper Club, Davenport's Cabaret, The Chicago Cultural Center, The Chicago Humanities Festival, Maxim's, Noble Fool Theatre Cabaret, Theatre Building Chicago, The Drake Hotel, and the Acorn Theatre. Foiled Again takes the stage at the amazing Evanston venue SPACE with an evening that will have you thinking about what's on your wish list. Tickets are $20-$30.

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NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW

NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW

Justin Vivian Bond will perform for one night only at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays & Mondays, December 9th & 10th, 16th & 17th at 9:30 pm. This holiday season's offering from New York favorite will find Mx Bond dressed for snow to deliver a holiday Mx of songs from V's critically acclaimed records Silver Wells and Dendrophile along with a unique take on more traditional holiday fare, some spoken word (aka spell casting), razor-sharp social commentary, and the kind of glamour that makes you feel free to do just about anything. Mx Bond is no Angel, but if you're lucky you just might find yourself back in time. Brett Every on piano and Nath Ann Carrera on guitar. With Amber Martin. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! WITH KAREN MASON

NYC: CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! WITH KAREN MASON

Karen Mason brings her legendary Christmas Show to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Mondays, December 10th & 17th at 7:00 pm. This show features Bob Renino on bass and the amazing Christopher Denny (12/10 performance) and James Followell (12/17 performance). Karen Mason (Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard, Hairspray, Jerome Robbins' Broadway and last seen on Broadway as the Queen of Hearts in Wonderland) returns to cabaret with her annual, critically acclaimed holiday show, ushering in the sounds of the season with her trademark humor, warmth and blue star vocals. It's a musical event of the holiday season! Whether you've been naughty or nice, Karen has a very special Christmas present for you! For the first time performed in the US, Karen will perform the title song from Rebecca. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: TONY-WINNING LISA LAMBERT & FRIENDS IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND

NYC: TONY-WINNING LISA LAMBERT & FRIENDS IN CONCERT AT BIRDLAND

On Monday, December 10th at 7:00 pm, Tony-Winning Co-Creator of Drowsy Chaperone Lisa Lambert and her friends will appear atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) to celebrate her turning 50. Her guests include Jonathan Crombie, David Cromer, Cole Escola, Cady Huffman, Troy Britton Johnson, Beth Leavel, and Greg Morrison. They will revisit The Drowsy Chaperone, "Slings & Arrows," "Skippy's Rangers: The Show They Never Gave," and an assortment of her other delightful, sometimes misguided, musical comedy ventures. This concert will be part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, with all proceeds going toBROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS . Lisa Lambert won the 2006 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her work on The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical that played the Toronto Rivoli, Toronto Fringe Festival, Theatre Passe Muraille and Toronto Wintergarden, before moving to the Ahmanson Theater in LA and the Marquis Theatre on Broadway. The show has been produced in England and Japan, and in 2010 a production in Australia starred Geoffrey Rush, who will also star in the film. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM HOLIDAY STAFF SHOW

NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM HOLIDAY STAFF SHOW

On Monday night, December 10th at 9:30 pm, the staff at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) drops the drinks and picks up the mics to perform. Not only do they provide amazing service, the staff is made up amazingly talented singers, comics and actors. The show will help raise funda for Help Is On The Way Today, a non for profit that helps and assists children living with HIV and AIDS. Host Tom Gamblin emcees the evening. There is a $10 cover, or bring a gift for a child (ages 2-18) all items must be new. There is 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 special guest Zach Dobbins. 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.

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NYC: SHARON McNIGHT IN"TWISTED XMAS: A DRUID'S VIEW OF THE HOLIDAYS"

NYC: SHARON McNIGHT IN"TWISTED XMAS: A DRUID'S VIEW OF THE HOLIDAYS"

DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) presents the return of Tony Award nominee Sharon McNight for her new Christmas show fon Monday, December 10th at 7:00 pm; Wednesday, December 12th at 7:00 pm; Friday, December 14th at 9:15 pm; and Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. "Twisted Xmas: A Druid's View of the Holidays" is an irreverent look at the traditions of the season. Over the past decades, during the holidays, while Debby Boone touted a White Christmas and Bruce Vilanch roasted his chestnuts over an open fire, Sharon McNight offered an alternative choice from the expected songs. She has stockpiled myriad and outrageous, wacky musical commentaries on the 12 days of everything from Santa, Jesus, Teddy Bears, Elves, Snow, and of course ... Bette Davis. Sharon Mcnight made her Broadway debut in 1989 in Starmites, creating the role of Diva. She received a Tony Award nomination as "Best Leading Actress in a Musical" for her performance, and is the recipient of the coveted Theatre Worlds Award for "Outstanding Broadway Debut." The singer/comedienne's regional credits include Amanda McBroom's Heartbeats at the Pasadena Playhouse, and an award winning Dolly in Hello, Dolly! at the Peninsula Civic Light Opera. Sharon was Sister Hubert in Nunsense in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where she received the Bay Area Critics Circle award for "Best Performance in a Musical". She is the narrator of the documentary, There That Night, the story of the Provincetown, Massachusetts fire, and was featured in the A&E documentary, It's Burlesque, for her research on Mae West and Sophie Tucker. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TERESA FISCHER RELEASES DEBUT CD TONIGHT

NYC: TERESA FISCHER RELEASES DEBUT CD

Spotlight On is celebrating the CD release of cabaret songstress Teresa Fischer, entitled LET IT GO, with a party/performance on Monday, December 10th at 7:00 PM at YEORYIA STUDIOS, OTELLO SALON (2067 Broadway, 5th Floor, NYC - between 71st & 72nd Streets - look for Epic Security entrance). After over ten years of cabaret shows all over NYC and NJ Teresa has released her debut CD. Much like Teresa's cabaret shows, LET IT GO features a varied song list with standards, story songs, a little country and, what has become her signature, the comedy song. Teresa is the winner of many festival awards for her singing, receiving honors from the Fresh Fruit Festival, Planet Connections Festivity as well as Spotlight On Festivals. Teresa's most recent cabaret show, Scene of the Crime, was named one of the top 20 cabaret shows of 2011 by Cabaret Hotline Online. Joining Teresa on stage will be Paul Chamlin and Andrew David Sotomayor on piano and Hiroyuli Matsuuri on percussion. Tickets are $25 (includes wine, cheese, dessert reception and CD) $15 if you already have the CD. Please reserve online atspotlightonfest@msn.com.

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

SF: THE FAMILY STONE FEATURING ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS

SF: THE FAMILY STONE FEATURING ORIGINAL FOUNDING MEMBERS

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present Rock & Roll Hall of Fame funk/rock group, THE FAMILY STONE from Thursday through Sunday, December 6th through 9th (showtimes vary so see website). The engagement features original founding members and R&B Pioneer Award Winners, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson and Greg Errico. The show will also feature Alex Davis and Trina Johnson on vocals, Nate Wingfield on guitar and musical director Blaise Sison on bass. The first inter-racial / inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of The Family Stone such as "I Want to Take You Higher," "Everyday People," "Dance To The Music," "Hot Fun In The Summertime," "Family Affair" and "Sing a Simple Song." Back in 1967, when the interracial, mixed-gender combo burst onto the scene with their debut album, the burgeoning rock & roll subculture was hungry for fresh kicks and different sounds. But no one was quite prepared for the magical, multi-faceted musical mix Sly and company served up. Their music was an inspired blend of rock, soul, pop, jazz, and an emerging genre soon to be dubbed funk. It packed a powerful, joyous wallop, delivering all the things one hoped to find in music: The thrill of the new, the excitement of the unexpected, a galvanizing groove, and lyrics that actually said something. The Family Stone continues giving you the musical experience that has brought them in front of over half a million people through Europe and the US; spreading the roots of funk and Rock & Roll. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: CONNIE CHAMPAGNE AS JUDY GARLAND IN "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

SF: CONNIE CHAMPAGNE AS JUDY GARLAND IN "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

The incomparable Connie Champagne will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - / ) on Sundays, December 2nd & 9th at 4:00 pm. Connie transforms the stage into a Winter Wonderland with Garland classics and a wacky collection of new numbers she's "Judy-fied". Backed by a stellar combo and some special holiday guests, you'll have yourself a Merry Little Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Kwanza, or Solstice) with Connie and Company. There is a $32.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW

NYC: MX. JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND WITH HOLIDAY SHOW

Justin Vivian Bond will perform for one night only at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sunday, December 9th at 9:30 pm. This holiday season's offering from New York favorite will find Mx Bond dressed for snow to deliver a holiday Mx of songs from V's critically acclaimed records Silver Wells and Dendrophile along with a unique take on more traditional holiday fare, some spoken word (aka spell casting), razor-sharp social commentary, and the kind of glamour that makes you feel free to do just about anything. Mx Bond is no Angel, but if you're lucky you just might find yourself back in time. Brett Every on piano and Nath Ann Carrera on guitar. With Amber Martin. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DAVID POMERANZ INS SOLO PERFORMANCE

NYC: DAVID POMERANZ INS SOLO PERFORMANCE

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is pleased to present award-winning recording artist and songwriter (currently represented on Broadway with Scandalous) David Pomeranz in a very special solo performance on Sunday, December 9th at 7:00 pm. He is also known as a songwriter for his chart-topping compositions recorded and performed by Barry Manilow ("Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" and "The Old Songs"), Freddie Mercury, Bette Midler, Clay Aiken ("It's In Every One Of Us"), Phoebe Snow, Kenny Rogers, Richie Sambora (of Bon Jovi), Andrea Marcovicci, Kathie Lee Gifford and Missy Elliott. An Emmy nominee, David's musical, Little Tramp, features Richard Harris, Mel Brooks, Lea Salonga, Petula Clark, Treat Williams and Tim Curry on a recording released by WB Records. But the plain truth is, no one sings a David Pomeranz song like David himself. It promises to be an unforgettable evening of warmth, wit and soul with this native New Yorker. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: T. OLIVER REID WITH "DROP ME OFF IN HARLEM"

NYC: T. OLIVER REID WITH "DROP ME OFF IN HARLEM"

T. Oliver Reid, a veteran of numerous Tony Award winning Broadway musicals, 2012 MAC award recipient for Best Debut-male and the 2011 Julie Wilson award, will debut atFEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Wednesday, November 28th; Sunday, December 2nd; Monday, December 3rd; and Sunday December 9th. All performances will be at 10:30 pm. Reid is joined on stage by Musical Director Lawrence Yurman with Ray Kilday, Trevor Neumann and Damien Bassman. Reid's New show, "Drop Me Off In Harlem", which will be the last debut of an artist at FEINSTEIN'S (which closes at year's end), is an evening of club-hopping to the music of Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington and Andy Razaf ... through the elegant nightclubs and working class speakeasies that made uptown gay and delightful, however dull and depressing downtown Manhattan could be. In 1934, on a Saturday night in New York City, if you were boozin' and jazzin', you were doing it in Harlem. There is a $20 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS
CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING BROADCAST

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, is 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. This Sunday, December 9th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring Frank Sinitra & Friends. HELP SUPPORT WBAI-FM & EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN! Call 212-209-2950 with Your Pledge during this EMERGENCY FUNDRAISING broadcast. For your pledge of support David will send you: "Our Tribute To NOEL COWARD" HIGHLIGHTS CD. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows tooldisnew@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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NYC: GORDON BAHARY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: GORDON BAHARY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Bahary will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, December 9th at 7:00 pm. He is joined on stage by Bernd Schoenhart on guitar; Chris Marshak on drums; Allen Won on Sax and Flute; Alex Navarro on piano; Dave Richards on bass; Mary Gatchell on vocals. 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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AS' SALON: "HAPPY HANNAKWANZMAS!"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "HAPPY HANNAKWANZMAS!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns toETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ) on Sunday,December 9th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "Happy Hannakwanzmas!". Co-Hosts will be Sue Matsuki & Edd Clark. In the Salon Spotlight: Kim Grogg & Jim Speake with Steven Ray Watkins. 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: RICHARD HOLBROOK: CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK

NYC: RICHARD HOLBROOK: CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Richard Holbrook will present his holiday show "Christmas in New York" atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) on Sunday, December 9th at 9:00 pm and Sunday, December 16th at 8:30 pm. This program will include seasonal selections by such composers as Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Burton Lane & Dorothy Fields, Steve Allen, Mel Torme, Leslie Bricusse, Johnny Mercer, and Marilyn & Alan Bergman. In addition, there will also be holiday songs written by such celebrated New York songwriters as Ronny Whyte & Roger Schore, Francesca Blumenthal, Portia Nelson, and Carleton Carpenter. He is accompanied by The Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson on piano; Tom Kirchmer on bass; and Peter Grant on drums). Tom Nelson is musical director and Richard Barclay directs. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: DONN TRENNER AND SHAYNEE RAINBOLT ARE "TWO FOR THE ROAD"

NYC: DONN TRENNER AND SHAYNEE RAINBOLT ARE "TWO FOR THE ROAD"

Emmy-nominated musical director, conductor, arranger and jazz pianist Donn Trenner, in his first New York major engagement in 25 years, collaborates with the MAC and Bistro Award-winning jazz vocalist Shaynee Rainbolt on four Fridays in September atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). That critically acclaimed engagement returns to the Metropolitan Room in New York City for Four encore performances: Sunday, December 9th at 4:00 pm; Tuesday, December 11th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday and Sunday December 15th & 16th at 4:00 pm. A bebop pianist of distinction Trenner played with the likes of Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Oscar Pettiford, Charles Mingus, and Ben Webster, appearing on over 100 jazz albums from 1950 onward. A leading musical director, Trenner appeared nightly on the famed Steve Allen Show, leading the Donn Trenner Orchestra. He was also Ann-Margret's musical director for 18 years, and he worked extensively touring with Shirley MacLaine, and was musical director for Nancy Wilson. A Bistro Award winner, two-time MAC Award winner, and four-time MAC Award nominee, Shaynee's first two CD's were released on 33Jazz Records out of the UK (www.33jazz.com). Her third CD, "Charmed Life: Shaynee Rainbolt SINGS Russell Garcia," won the MAC Award for best Jazz Recording. Her most recent show honored the legendary composer/ arranger/ conductor Russell Garcia on the occasion of his 95th birthday, touring Australia, New Zealand, and the US. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: A WOLK ON THE WILD SIDE - TONIGHT!

NYC: A WOLK ON THE WILD SIDE - TONIGHT!

Amy Wolk brings her show A Wolk on the Wild Side back toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, December 9th at 7:00 pm; and Monday, December 17th at 7:00 pm. The show features direction by Lennie Watts, musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins and musical staging by Kikau Alvaro. Also appearing in the show are Stefan Basti, Jack Herholdt, Thomas Marcus with Matt Wigton on Bass and Tim Lykins on Drums. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: RUBY RIMS' TEDDY CARE IS BACK - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT!

NYC: RUBY RIMS' TEDDY CARE IS BACK - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT!
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Ruby Rims' Annual Teddy Care shows return on Sundays, December 2nd & 9th 7:00 pm at JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH (55 Washington Square South, NYC - 212-477-0351). Proceeds go to THE ACTORS FUND and to the church. Admission is $20 (no credit cards) plus 1 Teddy Bear (new). Ruby distributes the bears to area children's hospital wards before Christmas. Musical director is John McMahon and the performers are different for each show. On the 9th, performers are The Gay Agenda, Becca Ayers, John Corrmier-Burke, Scott Coulter, Flotilla deBarge, Baby Jane Dexter, Lina Koutrakos, Sharon McNight, Jay Rogers and Marta Sanders. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": FRANK SINATRA & FRIENDS
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SF: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA "CHRISTMAS IN ITALY" AT THE RRAZZ

SF: WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA "CHRISTMAS IN ITALY"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) presents the return of acclaimed singing duo Will & Anthony Nunziata for one show only on Saturday, December 8th at 3:00 pm. The brothers will present "Christmas in Italy" featuring their favorite Christmas carols, show tunes, and Italian standards with fresh takes on "The Christmas Song," "Santa Lucia," "Silent Night," and "Funiculi, Funicula." Signed copies of their debut album Make Someone Happy, an intimate collection of some of their favorite songs from Broadway and the American & Italian Songbooks, will be on sale after the show. The brothers have been enchanting audiences across the country and around the world with their acclaimed concerts singing fresh arrangements of popular music, standards, show tunes, and contemporary music, along with their fun and improvised comedic interplay. There is a $40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: AVERY SOMMERS AT THE ROYAL ROOM - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

FL: AVERY SOMMERS AT THE ROYAL ROOM - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Local favorite Avery Sommers is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, November 23rd & 24th; November 30th & December 1st; and December 7th & 8th at 8:30 pm. This is Avery's sixth engagement since making her Royal Room debut in August 2008. She starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' (where she replaced Nell Carter) and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. At the Monaco International Film Festival in 2010, Sommers received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Angel Film Awards. There is an $80 cover (includes dinner). $45 cover, show only.

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW

NYC: CHARLES CASTRONOVO CD RELEASE SHOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) enters the word of professional opera when acclaimed tenor Charles Castronovo takes to the stage for three special performances only. On Thursday, December 6th at 9:30 pm & Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 pm, he'll be jumping in a cab following his performance in Don Giovanni at the METROPOLITAN OPERA in Lincoln Center to join 54 BELOW to a celebration of his new CD, Dolci Napoli, The Neapolitan Songs, featuring new interpretations of classic songs from Italy with his band, Sweet Nectar. Charles captures the spirit of Naples in English and Italian, introducing these songs to new audiences in the same manner as the great Italian-American singers of the last generation, but with a beautiful operatic voice that does them justice. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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HERE'S WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ....

Monday, December 10, 2012

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012