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Friday, February 28, 2014

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

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: THE BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE

Featuring the finest musicians in New York! The Birdland Big Band roars into action atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) every Friday, playing the finest Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music from the world's best arrangers. After work or before a show, drinks or a great dinner, come hear one of the world's best drummers driving the hardest swinging band in New York. Experience why the BBB is fast becoming the must-see weekly jazz event in New York and kick off your weekend with what critics are calling "the best live music bargain in all of NYC!" There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: QUEST: DAVE LIEBMAN, RICHIE BEIRACH, RON MCCLURE & BILLY HART

Reuniting once again, the innovative jazz super-group Quest returns to BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 25th through March 1st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Quest returns with all of its original members: Dave Liebman (bass), Richie Beirach (piano), Ron McClure (bass), and Billy Hart (drums). The group was formed in 1981, and stopped performing and recording in 1990, allowing each member to pursue different musical avenues. After almost fifteen years of the group's separation, Quest reemerged in 2005, with the release of "Redemption: Live in Europe", which documented highlights from two live performances in Switzerland and Paris. With this album, the group reestablished themselves as an innovative and intelligent force in jazz, composed of musicians who are able to pick up as if they never disbanded. This group continues to prove that their musical communication is as unwavering as the creativity pulsing through each player. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BILL EVANS SOULGRASS AT THE BLUE NOTE

Saxophonist Bill Evans brings Soulgrass featuring Bill Evans, sax & vocals; Tim Carbone (of Railroad Earth), violin; Neal Evans (of Soulive), keys; Eric Krasno (of Soulive), guitar; Ryan Cavanaugh, electric banjo & vocals; Dave Anderson, electric bass & vocals; Mitch Stein, electric guitar & vocals; and Josh Dion, drums & vocals, to THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Thursday through Saturday, February 27th & 28th & March 1st with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Evans first joined Miles Davis group in 1980 at the age of 22, and went on to record six records and tour the world with Davis numerous times over a four-year period. He then toured and recorded three CDs with John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and later played with Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Steps Ahead and Mick Jagger, among others, garnering a few Grammy Awards along the way. The sax man has been touring almost exclusively with his own band since 1990, playing well over 100 concerts worldwide per year. He has recorded 18 solo CDs, including his latest, Dragonfly, and received two Grammy nominations for his solo releases, one for Soul Insider (2002) and the other for Soulgrass (2006). There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: THE MUSIC OF DEXTER GORDON: A CELEBRATION

The Dexter Gordon Legacy Ensemble With George Cables, piano and musical director; Dezron Douglas, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Jimmy Greene, tenor saxophone; Jerry Weldon, tenor saxophone; Joe Locke, vibes; and special guest Jimmy Heath (3/2 only) present The Music of Dexter Gordon: A Celebration atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, February 27th & 28th and March 1st & 2nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Celebrating Dexter Gordon on what would have been his 91st birthday, the great tenor saxophonist and Academy-Award nominee is remembered and honored by a world-class ensemble under the direction of Gordon's pianist and keeper of the flame, George Cables. Members of this group have extensive experience both playing with each other and with Dexter Gordon, making them ideal candidates to honor their friend and colleague on this special occasion. Featuring Gordon's compositions and favorite tunes, this will be an unforgettable night for fans of the late Dexter Gordon, and a perfect opportunity for the uninitiated to experience this iconic music. There is a $40-$45 cover.

MORE NYC CABARET EVENTS FOR TONIGHT

MORE NYC CABARET EVENTS FOR TONIGHT

NYC: NIKKI MACCALLUM AT THE DUPLEX IN 'FAMILIAR THINGS'

Nikki MacCallum returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Fridays, February 21st & 28th at 7:00 pm with her new cabaret 'Familiar Things'. The show highlights the music of Kander & Ebb. With music direction and arrangements by Mark Hartman and direction by Kelvin Moon Loh, the show takes us from familiar childhood memories that one-day become unfamiliar to the unfamiliar challenges of adulthood that one-day become familiar. Throw in a middle school performance of Mr. Cellophane and Sara Lee as an eleven o'clock snack number and you have Familiar Things. The piece began development at the Eugene O'Neill Cabaret Conference this past summer, which was under the direction of John McDaniel. Nikki last performed at The Duplex in her show 'Matchmaker Matchmaker I'm Willing to Settle!' which earned a 2011 MAC Award Nomination. She was most recently featured at Birdland along side Donna McKechnie and Jerry Mitchell. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: FRINGE HIT 'GAY CAMP' RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX

Following last summer's hit run at the New York International Fringe Festival, the award winning "Best Ensemble" of Christian Mansfield, Philip Mutz, and Ken Urso are back for another summer of GAY CAMP at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Friday, February 28th at 9:30 pm. 'Confused' campers Josh and Anton are shipped off to Camp Acceptance where they encounter an evil headmaster, electrified fences, disco balls, Michelle Bachmann, and more innuendos than you can shake a dildo at! It's gay. It's camp. It's GAY CAMP! There is a $7 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: PERFORMERS SHOW THEIR COJONES AT THE PIT

Peter Michael Marino hosts COJONES the last Friday of the month starting at 11:00 pm at the THE PEOPLE'S IMPROV THEATER - The PIT (123 East 24th Street, NYC - 212-563-7488). Shows are scheduled for Fridays: January 31st, February 28th and March 28th. Singers who want to twerk. Dancers who want to juggle daggers. Comics who dare to get serious. Perhaps some X-rated ventriloquism. The monthly variety showcase called COJONES invites performers to try something onstage they've always wanted to do but didn't have the you-know-whats to try. Marino is the creator and co-producer of SOLOCOM, an all-solo festival that packed houses at The PIT this past November and gave birth to 60 world premiere solo comedies. He has been performing his 5-star reviewed one-man comedy Desperately Seeking the Exit for the past two years on three continents, including a month-long run at London's Leicester Square Theatre. He was named Favorite NYC Comedy Teacher by Backstage, and has directed dozens of shows at The PIT, Ars Nova, Don't Tell Mama, IO West and more. Tickets are $1.

NYC: "DEVIN BING & THE SECRET SERVICE"

Devin Bing returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. Bing combines the swagger of a bygone era with his own charismatic brand of urban jazz. Crooner and composer, piano man and performer, Devin Bing moves audiences with a combination of vintage flare and contemporary showmanship. Whether he's seated behind the grand piano or swinging at the head of his dynamic 8-piece band, Bing captivates the eyes and ears of every person in the room. Every evening with Devin Bing promises a scintillating journey of smooth vocals, elegant beats and a seductive air of elegance. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TIMOTHY MATHIS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

Singer/Songwriter Timothy Mathis celebrates 25 years in cabaret at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday February 28th at 7:00 pm with an evening of his own original songs and some old favorites. Mathis is a songwriter and playwright living and working in New York City. He has written the scores for the musicals Sylvia So Far (La Mama, NYC), Kakie in the Light (BMI/NYC), Our Story Too (MCCNY and multiple regional productions), Iowa '08 (Vineyard Theatre, NYC) and his as yet unproduced adaptation of A Room with a View. Several of his short musicals have received production in New York as well. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

After sold out runs in 2009 & 2010, Thank You For Being A Friend returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for its third limited-run engagement. Performances are Fridays, February 14th & 28th at 10:00 pm. This unauthorized musical parody inspired by the beloved TV sitcom "The Golden Girls," features book by Nick Brennan, music by Jeff Thomson, and lyrics by Luke Jones and Cisco Cardenas. In the show four women over 60 (Blanchette, the varicose-veined vixen; Dorthea, the brainy ball-buster; Roz, the lovable airhead; and Sophie, the wisecracking spitfire) are spending their golden years together in a wicker-filled bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Ricky Martin moves next door, his loud outdoor sex parties keep the quartet of cheesecake-loving retirees awake. The solution pits the gays against the girls at the annual Shady Oaks Retirement Home Talent Show: if the women win, then no more sex parties; if the gays garner top prize, the sassy seniors must serve as the party's clean-up crew. Singing, dancing and hilarity ensues! This newly revised production will feature original cast members Chad Ryan, Luke Jones, and Nick Brennan with newcomer John De Los Santos. The production team features Jonathan Pennington (Director), Cisco Cardanez (Assistant Director/Stage Manager), John De Los Santos (Choreographer), Luke Jones and Nick Brennan (Set Design), Timothy Hart (Lighting), Jessa-Raye Court (Costumes) and Doug Repetti (Sound). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations athttps://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/929670

NYC: LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES - A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT LOVE OVER 40!

LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES will be presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. The show is a new musical about six very different people living in New York who meet at an adult mixer known as the "Over Forty Single Mingle". It is a laugh packed, tuneful examination and evaluation of love, life and dating. The book and lyrics are by Eric Kornfeld, most known for writing Bette Midler's Vegas extravaganza, THE SHOW GIRL MUST GO ON, also seen on HBO. The composer is Michelangelo Sosnowitz, co-writer of CRAZY HEAD SPACE, and the director/choreographer is Lisa Shriver, who choreographed the recent Broadway revival of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. A contemporary, pop score combined with real life tales makes for a memorable and uplifting night. There is a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JEFF DANIELS RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

After glowing reviews for his last engagement, Jeff Daniels returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for an encore performance on Friday, February 28th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 & 11:00 pm. You know Jeff Daniels from his Tony Award-nominated performances in shows like God of Carnage, from his Academy Award-nominated performances in movies like The Squid and The Whale, and for starring as anchorman Will McAvoy in Aaron Sorkin's HBO series, The Newsroom. You may also recall his years on and off-Broadway in plays like Lanford Wilson's 5th of July and Redwood Curtain. Now, Jeff Daniels brings his original music to 54 Below in an intimate musical evening. The songs are tuneful, funny, honest and true, with titles like "If William Shatner Can, I Can Too", "You Can Drink An Ugly Girl Pretty", and "Have a Good Life (Then Die)". Filled with laugh-out-loud humor and poignancy, this is a wondrous night with one of television's biggest stars that you don't want to miss. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LATE NIGHT: PATTY & EMILY

Patty & Emily are taking their special brand of fangirl enthusiasm off YouTube and bringing it to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday, February 28th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. Join in the obsessive Broadway chat with this late night talk show. After their hilarious hit debut this January, Patty & Emily return with a new show, starring Broadway's Cady Huffman (The Producers, The Nance), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Nice Work If You Can Get It, Urinetown), Jessica Phillips (Leap of Faith, Next to Normal), Alex Wyse (Lysistrata Jones, Wicked), and more! Patty & Emily, along with music director Kevin David Thomas, will welcome Broadway guests for performances and interviews, all the while gushing over them embarrassingly. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: HENRY WAGONS AT JOE'S PUB

Henry Wagons, unanimously lauded as one of Australia's greatest and most entertaining performers, will perform atJOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, February 28th at 7:30 pm. Along with his rare charisma, he offers heavy doses of stomping outlaw rock and irresistible crooning. His live show is a performance like no other. In early 2013 Henry, and his band of misfits, crowded around a polished table in Nashville Tennessee above the factory floor of the United Records Pressing Plant. It was there they recorded a haunting, and at times humorous 'Upstairs at United' vinyl only release. This is the 9th volume in this strictly analogue series, immaculately curated by United Records, which will be for sale at this show. The album was recorded in a room with a rich history, which looks like its still recovering from a massive weekend in the mid 60s with many of the Motown legends to Wayne Newton to Hank Williams Jr. all having spent time soaking into the walls. Released in November 2013, Henry presents 7 songs on Upstairs at United, including an Elvis Presley and a Waylon Jennings cover; all intricately mixed and performed live, straight to 2 track tape, then pressed too heavy as hell 12" vinyl spinning at 45rpm, never having touched the digital realm. Having spent the last few years touring with the likes of Lucinda Williams, Justin Townes Earle, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's, Calexico, Bill Callahan, Will Oldham, Okkervil River, John Hiatt and more it is safe to say that Wagons is a road-hardened formidable live act. There is a $12 cover.

NYC: JOE'S PUB PRESENTS THE HOT SARDINES

The Hot Sardines will perform at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Friday, March 28th at 9:30 pm. Take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a Fats Waller-style stride-piano virtuoso, and tie the whole thing together with a magnetic, one-of-the-boys frontwoman whose voice recalls another era, and you have the Hot Sardines, an NYC outfit (with a tap dancer) that's been called consistently electrifying. ) The Sardine sound - wartime Paris via New Orleans, or the other way around - is steeped in the kind of music Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt and Waller used to make: Straight-up, foot-stomping jazz. Pianist-bandleader Evan "Bibs" Palazzo and Paris-born singerMiz Elizabeth (who owe their collaboration to meeting via Craigslist) describe their band as "born in the 1920s, but raised in the '00s," reflecting a philosophy that hot jazz, dixieland and Tin Pan Alley tunes are all pop music, not historical artifact to be handled with kid gloves. In 2013 The Sardines headlined the TCM Classic Cruise, played Great GoogaMooga Festival, the Spiegeltent and the Blue Note Jazz festival, and continue at their regular haunt The Standard Hotel. There is a $15 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BOB DIAMOND RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW - TODAY'S CABARET HOTLINE PICK

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BOB DIAMOND RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW - TODAY'S CABARET HOTLINE PICK
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Bob Diamond returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with a new show, 'As Time Goes By: My Memories of the Movies'. Performances are Sundays, February 16th & 23rd at 5:00 pm and Fridays, February 28th & March 7th at 7:00 pm. Musical Director is Tracy Stark. Gretchen Reinhagen directs. There is a $15 cover. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - A CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - A CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.
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TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: BOB DIAMOND RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW - NOT TO BE MISSED!

TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: BOB DIAMOND RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW - NOT TO BE MISSED!
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KERRY ELLIS: KERRY'S BACK AT THE PHEASANTRY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: KERRY ELLIS: KERRY'S BACK AT THE PHEASANTRY

Kerry Ellis is delighted to be returning to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) in February after a successful run in 2013 with performances on Friday, February 28th and Saturday & Sunday, March 1st & 2nd at 8:30 pm. It's been a busy year for Kerry, touring with Brian May, performing her one woman show at the London palladium, headlining 'Rent' in concert and becoming a mother. You can expect an evening of songs, stories and laughter and don't forget to bring your voices to join in. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: NATALIE WILLIAMS WITH IAN SHAW AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: NATALIE WILLIAMS WITH IAN SHAW AT CRAZY COQS

Award winning jazz & soul singer-songwriter, Natalie Williams launches the new LATE NIGHT JAZZ Series at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Friday, February 28th at 10:30 pm with a distinct and unique duo performance. She teams up with icon of the British Jazz scene, Ian Shaw for an intimate evening of swing, soul, ballads, blues and lots of humour. Described as one of the most distinctive, original and creative jazz singers on the scene, Shaw is also a talented pianist and songwriter. Natalie Williams is a MOBO nominated jazz and soul vocalist. Her 7 year sold-out residency at Ronnie Scott's, Soul Family Sundays, has seen her perform to over 20,000 fans. She has performed at some of the world's leading live music events, including the London Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Jakarta Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Rochester New York Jazz Festival and many many more. For two years she toured the globe as a lead vocalist with soul funk sensation, Incognito. Natalie recently released her 6th studio album, Where You Are. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: JEFF HARNAR AT CRAZY COQS THROUGH SATURDAY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: JEFF HARNAR AT CRAZY COQS THROUGH SATURDAY

It is nearly five years since Jeff Harnar wooed the UK audience with his show Jeff Harnar Presents the American Songbook and now he debuts his new show DOES THIS SONG MAKE ME LOOK FAT? (Lighter Fare for a Winter Night) at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) with performances Tuesday through Saturday, February 25th through March 1st. Musical Director is Nathan Martin. The show celebrates the wit of Cahn, Coward, Cole, Comden & Green, Kander & Ebb, Tom Lehrer and more, and includes songs such as "I'm Throwing a Ball Tonight", "My Personal Property", "Lonely Town", "Sail Away", "Mrs. Worthington", "The Elements", "The World Goes Round" and "Can Can". Between songs, Harnar delivers witty stories about his childhood, living in New York and of course about the songs themselves. Harnar is the winner of the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award and also holder of 3 MAC Awards and 4 BISTRO Awards. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas, recorded 4 solo CD's and can be seen as The Nightclub Singer in the 2013 feature film A Portrait of James Dean: Joshua Tree, 1951. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN CAPETOWN: STEVE LOVEMORE WITH KLAZA KALISH AND OTHER STORIES

CABARET TONIGHT IN CAPETOWN: STEVE LOVEMORE WITH KLAZA KALISH AND OTHER STORIES

Steve Lovemore brings his Klaza Kalish and Other Stories to VILLA PASCAL(28 Van Der Westhuizen Street. Durbanville, Capetown, SA - Tel: 021-9752566) on Friday, February 28th at 7:30 pm. Travelling singer songwriter Steve Lovemore's love of Eastern European cold war era spy novels inspired his award winning cabaret show "Songs My Uncle Teach Me". His alter ego, Klaza Kalish, is all the way from imaginary Pgnyatz somewhere in Eastern Europe. Featuring original music Steve features Tatty the Clown, The Boojoo Lady, The Carnival and the now popular Comrade, a song about Klaza's dog. Other notable songs include Ascend, Sing the Halleluiah and Lullaby. This is a heart warming, stand-up-and-sing show not to be missed. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Thursday, February 27, 2014

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN FLORIDA - ST. LOUIS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN FLORIDA - ST. LOUIS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

FLORIDA: AMANDA MCBROOM MAKES ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Amanda McBroom makes her club debut at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 25th through March 1st at 8:30 pm. Amanda McBroom has been called "... the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song 'The Rose' hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Leanne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, Stephanie Mills, The Manhattan Transfer and Donny Osmond. As a singer, she has wowed audiences in concert halls around the world including Carnegie Hall in New York, the FORD Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Wolftrap and Kennedy Center (where she sang with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch) in Washington DC. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $125 for prix fixe dinner & show; $60 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $135 for prix fixe dinner & show; $70 for show only.

ST. LOUIS: MARISSA MULDER: THE SONGS OF TOM WAITS AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER (358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! Marissa Mulder presents The Songs of Tom Waits on Thursday & Friday, February 27th & 28th and Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 pm. She is joined bu Jon Weber, music director and piano; Ritt Henn, bass; and Michael Rosengarten, guitar. The show is directed by Lauren Fox. A breakthrough new talent with a superb show,•Marissa Mulder is taking the form in new directions. With MD Jon Weber and her entire New York-based band, Marissa encounters the songs of Tom Waits, in a stunning interpretation of their simple power and beauty. Tickets are $25.

LOS ANGELES: DIONNE LEA AT THE GARDENIA

Actress, singer, and voiceover artist will appear at THE GARDENIA(7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, February 27th at 9:00 pm. Miss Lea takes the audience on a journey through time and genres, from radio hits to Broadway, in a compelling compilation of songs and stories. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT YOSHI'S

San Francisco based jazz vocalist Paula West will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) in a 4-week engagement opening on Thursday, February 13th, with shows running Thursday through Sunday, through March 9th. See website for showtimes. Known for her rich, powerful contralto voice, West will present an all-new show featuring an eclectic range of songs - from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart, to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Accompanied by her four-piece band, West will take San Francisco audiences on a musical journey through the ages. Born into a Marine Corps family in San Diego, California, Paula West was initially exposed to classical music. It wasn't until college that West began listening to jazz singers such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. After college, West moved to San Francisco, unsure of what she wanted to do with her life. Buying old records from thrift shops, she studied them and then began singing classes. As she became more secure in her talent, she ventured into jam sessions, places where an open mike gave her a chance to perform before an audience. It was at one of these sessions that she met a pianist who would join her in the climb to her own musical identity and her musical success. His name was Ken Muir, and he continues as her accompanist today. West went on to study with Faith Winthrop, developing her unique tone and delivery. She learned how to sustain a note without a vibrato, which is now almost a Paula West trademark. Tickets are $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: JACKIE RYAN AT YOSHI'S

Jackie Ryan performs atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Thursday, February 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Jackie isn't simply a singer; she's a force of nature. Her voice possesses a weighty power, yet soars with grace and ease. Her ability to transmute into different characters and forms, as dictated by the song, lyrics and style, makes her one in a million and she's managed to parlay that unique gift into project after successful project with some of the best in the business backing her up. This date is no exception. There is a $20-$25 cover.

GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK STATE - BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND

GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK STATE - BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND

NY STATE: PIANO BAR WITH BOBBY BELFRY AT THE BEAR MOUNTAIN INN

Each Thursday night beginning at 8:00 pm, THE BLUE ROOF TAPAS BAR at THE BEAR MOUNTAIN INN(55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain, NY - 845-786-2731) will host a rollicking night of great music from Sinatra to GaGa and just about every musical genre in between on Thursdays, with award winning recording artist and songwriter Bobby Belfry as singer & host and the brilliant all-around musician and singer David Budway at the piano, as well as the magnificent Sarah Mucho on vocals (this lady can croon and rock then tear it all up and start over again! If you don't know what that means-there's only one way to find out!) The mic is OPEN! So if you sing, bring sheet music and sing a tune. AND if you don't sing, sing along anyway! Chef Michael Matarazzo has prepared a phenomenal menu of delicious & sophisticated tapas and comfort-bar food that will satisfy and amaze! There is also an exceptional wine list, tap beers, and cocktails that tie it all together in the cozy package that it is. Call for cover/minimum information.

BOSTON: HOT CLUB OF DETROIT AT SCULLERS

Hot Club of Detroit performs atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, February 27th at with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Their new ablum "Junction" sounds at once vintage and boldly new, rooted in the legacy of Django Reinhardt but also the sensibilities of Ornette Coleman, Pat Metheny, John Zorn and even the rock band Phish. Far from a traditional gypsy jazz ensemble, Hot Club of Detroit (HCOD) proves itself a versatile modern jazz group, with a unique acoustic-electric sound that surges past expectations and genre boundaries. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

BOSTON: BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO AT THE REGATTABAR

American musical legend Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. - along with his band, Buckwheat Zydeco - perform atTHE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Thursday, February 27th at 7:30 pm. Buckwheat Zydeco is the preeminent ambassador of Louisiana Zydeco music. If you've gotten into Zydeco music, or felt its influence, or watched the world celebrate this great aspect of Louisiana culture over the past 30 years it's likely been because of Buckwheat Zydeco. Bringing the unique sound of Zydeco into the musical mainstream, they released the first-ever major label Zydeco album in 1987, and claim the three largest selling Zydeco albums of all time. No other Zydeco artist has come close to selling as many records or exposing the music to more people around the world. There is a $20 cover.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: YOUNGCHAN NA

Youngchan Na will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday, February 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the venue's Young Artist series. Youngchan was born in small town near Seoul in South Korea. Started playing guitar when he was 15. He has played at numerous bars and jazz clubs in Korea. At the age of 18, he attended music program in Kyoung-hee University in Seoul, Korea. Afterwards, Young moved to Canada in 2011, and started attending Humber College jazz program since 2012. Young studied with many famous musicians including Ted Quinlan, Kirk MacDonald, David Occhipinti, Joey Goldstein, and Nancy Walker. He also played with Bernie Senensky, Morgan Childs, Sly Juhas, and John Maharaj. There is no cover.

TORONTO: ADREAN FARRUGIA QUINTET FEATURING PHIL DWYER AND BRAD GOODE

The Adrean Farrugia Quintet featuring Phil Dwyer & Brad Goode perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, February 27th through March 1st at 9:00 pm. It's been 10 years since this band released it's debut album 'Adrean Farrugia v1.0: Live at the Senator' so it seems fitting that their reunion take place at Toronto's 'reincarnation' of the famed Top O' the Senator club: the new Jazz Bistro. The band comprises some of the current jazz scene's most influential players. Chicago native trumpeter Brad Goode is an alumnus of legendary bands led by Von Freeman, Jack Dejohnette and Curtis Fuller. Recent Order of Canada recipient Phil Dwyer's saxophone playing has garnered him a reputation as one of Canada's 'jazz royalty'. Barry Romberg, founder of Romhog Records and leader of the Juno nominated Random Access brings his explosive drumming to this three night engagement and Jim Vivian, a long time first call bassist in Canada and fixture in groups led by Mike Murley and Don Thompson rounds out the group. These three nights will feature compositions both old and new by Juno award winning pianist Adrean Farrugia. This engagement will be recorded for a future album release. There is a $15 cover.

D.C.: TUCK & PATTI AT BLUES ALLEY

Tuck Andress & Patti Cathcart perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 27th through March 2nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. With nothing more than voice and guitar, Tuck & Patti have quietly changed the world. Through whispered ballads as well as playful swing, through a style that tempers simplicity with brisk flashes of virtuosity, they have cast this magic for years to fans around the world. With 29 years of performing together, and 26 years of marriage, the devotion forged by this extraordinary couple shows no sign of dimming from the pressure of familiarity. For them, this pressure creates more diamond than dust. Their instinct for refining their music, their technique and their career - their home studio makeover - their house and garden renovation - never wavers from their credo: It's not done if it's not from the heart. And what comes from the heart demands excellence. Call for cover/minimum information.

MARYLAND: VERONNEAU AT BETHESDA BLUES

With their two-acoustic-guitar lineup and a strong siren out front in Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, the world-jazz music of Veronneau shifts from Brazilian bossa nova, to swing and french jazz when they perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Thursday, February 27th at 8:00 pm. Veronneau's first two albums were breakout successes, landing them near the top of US jazz and world music radio charts and confirming their reputation as international touring artists with performances in the Canada and Europe. There is a $20 cover.
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MORE CABARET & JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

MORE CABARET & JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

Here are more of today's cabaret-jazz events in New York City 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: QUEST: DAVE LIEBMAN, RICHIE BEIRACH, RON MCCLURE & BILLY HART

NYC: BILL EVANS SOULGRASS AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: THE MUSIC OF DEXTER GORDON: A CELEBRATION

MORE GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

MORE GREAT CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC: DJ CADILLAC JACK PRESENTS CENTER STAGE, THE NYC SHOWCASE

DJ Cadillac Jack presents Center Stage, The NYC Showcase at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30 pm. Unlike many mixtapes released by DJ's, this up close and personal production focuses on showcasing the talents of specially hand selected artists placed on the recently released Center Stage NYC Mixtape hosted by DJ Cadillac Jack. These artists of different genres (Zouk, R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop) will be backed by an all-female live band coming together blazing with energy and chemistry co-hosted by the international DJ Cadillac Jack and Tara Wallace of VH1's Love and Hip-Hop New York. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ADULT PUPPET CABARET WITH NICOLA & FRIENDS

Adult Puppet Cabaret with Nicola & Friends will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 pm. Nicola McEldowney (Producer and Puppeteer) is a director, actress, playwright and puppeteer. Nicola is joined by musical director Ming Aldrich-Gan, and fellow puppeteers Monica Lerch, Randy Ginsburg, Christine Schisano. She has been performing puppet plays professionally for children and adults since 2010. She is also the creator of the musical comedy Aisle Six, featured at the New York International Fringe Festival and San Diego Fringe Festival in 2013. She is a graduate of Columbia University and the Universite Sorbonne-Nouvelle in Paris, France. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ROTEM SIVAN & PETER BERNSTEIN AT THE MET

Rotem Sivan & Peter Bernstein perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30 pm. Rotem Sivan is a well-praised and fascinating new voice in the New York jazz scene. Born in Haifa, Israel, Sivan's early attraction to guitar and jazz started at a very early age. He was exposed and influenced by a variety of music genres including Baroque compositors, classic rock, Middle-Eastern and Indian music. His early influences were Led Zeppelin, J.S. Bach, Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, Leonard Cohen, John Schofield, Erik Satie, W.A. Mozart, Bill Evans, Ahmad Jamal and Brad Mehldau. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Every Thursday night, as the curtains fall on Broadway, Host Ben Cameron (from Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and his crew of amazingly talented folks welcome a new Broadway star to perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) at 10:30 pm in this fun and zany musical theater variety show. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: COCKTALES THE SHOW

CockTales the Show will be presented at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Thursdays, February 13th, 29th & 27th at 9:00 pm. The comedy show is an evening of outrageously funny adult cabaret. CockTales the Show features three fiercely talented performers singing your favorite tunes - with an R-rated twist. Instead of the garden-variety lyrics about love and the heart, Elizabeth Thorne, Whitney Bea, and Jakob Parker (backed up by a three-piece band) tell tales of dating's most naughty encounters. From online dating to one-night stands to transgender bars, no topic is taboo! There is a $48 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JEFF DANIELS RETURNS TO 54 BELOW

After glowing reviews for his last engagement, Jeff Daniels returns to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for an encore performance on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00 pm; Friday, February 28th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, March 1st at 8:00 & 11:00 pm. You know Jeff Daniels from his Tony Award-nominated performances in shows like God of Carnage, from his Academy Award-nominated performances in movies like The Squid and The Whale, and for starring as anchorman Will McAvoy in Aaron Sorkin's HBO series, The Newsroom. You may also recall his years on and off-Broadway in plays like Lanford Wilson's 5th of July and Redwood Curtain. Now, Jeff Daniels brings his original music to 54 Below in an intimate musical evening. The songs are tuneful, funny, honest and true, with titles like "If William Shatner Can, I Can Too", "You Can Drink An Ugly Girl Pretty", and "Have a Good Life (Then Die)". Filled with laugh-out-loud humor and poignancy, this is a wondrous night with one of television's biggest stars that you don't want to miss. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ANNE TOLPEGIN WITH 50 YEARS OF JAMES BOND THEME SONGS

Anne Tolpegin will perform at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, February 27th at 9:30 pm. For your eyes (and ears) only, nobody does a James Bond song better than Anne Tolpegin. Her concert of Bond classics will leave you shaken - not stirred. A self-declared Bond Girl from California, Tolpegin has enthralled audiences Internationally as well as off and on Broadway, performing in Les Miserables, Ragtime, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!, A Tale of Two Cities and Carrie. It seems the world is not enough for Tolpegin, whose 54 Below debut takes you on a deliciously sexy review of 50 years of classic signature Bond theme songs. She's cool. It's hot. It's Bond. Check it out. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SHENANDOAH CONSERVATORY ALUMNI CABARET

The 1st Annual Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Cabaret will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, February 27th at 11:30 pm as part of the Late Night series at the club. Completely alumni run, the cabaret will be directed by Aaron Galligan-Stierle (The Phantom of The Opera, Ragtime, The Grinch), and have performances by Broadway actors who once called Shenandoah home, including Jason Wooten (Footloose, Jekyll & Hyde), Kathy Voytko (Pirate Queen, Nine), Laura Woyasz (Wicked), Sara King (Hair, Beautiful), Anthony Wayne (Anything Goes, Pippin), and more! This will be a night of music and celebration of beloved friend and student of SU Ira Lindberg Harris and proceeds will benefit the Ira Lindberg-Harris Scholarship. There is a $10 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: STONED SOUL: AMBER MARTIN SINGS HER FAVORITE LAURA NYRO

Amber Martin sings her favorite Laura Nyro songs atCUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Thursday, February 27th at 8:00 pm. This high-octane vocalist belts out a collection of the best songs ever written by acclaimed singer/ songwriter Laura Nyro. Amber is joined by a bevy of superior musicians, Matt Ray, Nath Ann Carrera, Brett Every, Dave LeBleu, Asa Lovechild, Patrick Johnson and Claudia Chopek. Lovers of Laura Nyro can expect the evening of their lives as Amber interprets some of Laura's finest hits along with some very obscure cuts, performed live like they've never been heard before. The unfamiliar will soon be obsessed! This anticipated night of Nyro is one you won't soon forget. An acclaimed vocalist and comedic performance artist in the tradition of Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett and Dolly Parton, Amber was recently named one of New York's Top 10 performers. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: GREG LASWELL CD RELEASE AT JOE'S PUB

Greg Laswell will perform atJOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Thursday, February 27th at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. It's been seven years now since Greg Laswell released his debut album. Four records later, many things in his life have changed, including many of the songs themselves. Some changed from playing solo shows; phrasing and tempo became more and more improvised in songs like 'What a Day' and 'Embrace Me'. Other songs changed from simply from his desire to give the fans something new; 'Comes and Goes In Waves' and 'How the Day Sounds' were completely deconstructed and played on acoustic guitar with a cello. Others he changed on purpose, because the song meanings had changed over time; 'High and Low' is something that happened to him then, not something that is happening to him now, which allows him to sing it differently. So Greg took three weeks, and (re)recorded a few of the more popular songs off each record. Musically, he imposed two rules: no drums, and less than four tracks per song (allowing him to comp string sections onto one track). He also mixed in two newcomers to the gang. One is a song called 'December' and the second is a cover of 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Sparklehorse. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: FEBRUARY CALENDAR GIRL WITH 'AND THE WINNER ISN'T' - TONIGHT'S HOTLINE PICK

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: FEBRUARY CALENDAR GIRL WITH 'AND THE WINNER ISN'T' - TONIGHT'S HOTLINE PICK

Colleen McHugh presents her latest show of her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series, and this month she presents a 'AND THE WINNER ISN'T', Oscar's Greatest Losing Songs! at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, February 27th at 7:00 pm. Join Colleen for this hilarious look at Oscar's Best Song runners-up, from nominees including Janet Jackson, Johnny Mercer,
Burt Bacharach, Mel Brooks, Kander & Ebb, Dolly Parton, Huey Lewis, Jon Bon Jovi and super-loser Randy Newman and many more classic and slightly inappropriate songs, plus the ever-popular IMPROV SONG. Musical director is Tedd Firth. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: BROADWAY INTERVIEW SHOW GUESTS: TBA

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: BROADWAY INTERVIEW SHOW GUESTS: TBA
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursdays at 5:00 pm. This week's Special Guest Stars: TBA. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (http://www.bcefa.org)!
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CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.
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