NYC: JAMES FRADRICH MEMORIAL CONCERT NOVEMBER 15th
Singer/producer Kevin McMullan is presenting a very special event on Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 pm at ST. MALACHY'S CHURCH ACTORS' CHAPEL (239 West 49th Street, NYC) celebrating the life, music and shows of award-winning composer, concert pianist and orchestrator James Fradrich, Kevin's companion of 27 years, who passed away in August. The concert will include songs composed by Jim, rarely or never before performed, from "North Atlantic", "The Duchess of Fifth Avenue" and an untitled musical about a certain girl detective. Also included are a few of his quirky art songs and two original compositions for piano, cello and flute as well as a few old chestnuts. Admission is free. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING PERFORMERS
Saturday, November 14, 2009
CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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17 cabaret CDs have been entered in our annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS contest, where we will choose THE 2009 CD OF THE YEAR. You can see all the CDs entered on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
Three CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will serve as judges this year: A performer (Sue Matsuki), a Cabaret Maven (Joe Regan, Jr.) and a reviewer (John Hoglund). CDs will be judged for 3 main qualities, with weighted points awarded in each area: VOCALS/INSTRUMENTALS, PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL QUALITY and PACKAGING/PRESENTATION.
Top three winners will be announced at our 2nd Annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY on Monday, November 30th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). The show will be MCd by Jim Speake. Musical director is Tracy Stark. Performers announced to date are:
CYNTHIA CRANE* - JOSHUA WARR - BOOTH DANIELS - KATHLEEN FRANCE - SUE MATSUKI - EDD CLARK - SHIRLEY RITENAUR* - DENISE WHITTIER - GREG PURNHAGEN* - GRACE COSGROVE* - more added soon. (* have CDs entered)
(As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)
Tickets for the AWARDS PRESENTATION & CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show cost $10 for 2009-2010 members, $5 for CABARET FOR SENIORS members and $15 for non-members. Tickets MUST be purchased online, in advance via the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BY THE VENUE. Limited to 70 seats - no reservations takend after November 27th.
To order tickets go to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE and Jim Van Slyke
CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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17 cabaret CDs have been entered in our annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS contest, where we will choose THE 2009 CD OF THE YEAR. You can see all the CDs entered on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
Three CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members will serve as judges this year: A performer (Sue Matsuki), a Cabaret Maven (Joe Regan, Jr.) and a reviewer (John Hoglund). CDs will be judged for 3 main qualities, with weighted points awarded in each area: VOCALS/INSTRUMENTALS, PRODUCTION/TECHNICAL QUALITY and PACKAGING/PRESENTATION.
Top three winners will be announced at our 2nd Annual CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY on Monday, November 30th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). The show will be MCd by Jim Speake. Musical director is Tracy Stark. Performers announced to date are:
CYNTHIA CRANE* - JOSHUA WARR - BOOTH DANIELS - KATHLEEN FRANCE - SUE MATSUKI - EDD CLARK - SHIRLEY RITENAUR* - DENISE WHITTIER - GREG PURNHAGEN* - GRACE COSGROVE* - more added soon. (* have CDs entered)
(As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)
Tickets for the AWARDS PRESENTATION & CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS show cost $10 for 2009-2010 members, $5 for CABARET FOR SENIORS members and $15 for non-members. Tickets MUST be purchased online, in advance via the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. NO RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN BY THE VENUE. Limited to 70 seats - no reservations takend after November 27th.
To order tickets go to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
The 2009 CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY is sponsored in part by SCHUIL COFFEE - OUR SHOPPE and Jim Van Slyke
9 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH NOV 21
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9 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH NOV 21
$50 WORTH OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS HITS THE ROAD IN "ROAD TRIP"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jay Michael Reeds gets down and dirty at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) in this ode to the Road Trip. Final performances is Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm. The music, which gets little bit country, a little bit rock (throw in a smattering of jazz swing) is the perfect recipe for a rollicking good time. Wells Hanley on piano, Ritt Henn on Bass, Matt Kane on Drums and Tony Romano on Guitar. Jay Rogers directs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NICOLE KAFKA WITH "VAMPS, VIXENS & VILLAINS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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"When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!" Mae West said it, and now cabaret chanteuse Nicole Kafka lives it in her new solo outing, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for 5 performances. Shows are scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 pm. Proving once again that naughty can almost always be nice, Nicole's set includes a cornucopia of bad girl repertoire, from "I Want to Be Bad" to "Cruella De Vil" and the original vamping lady, "Louisville Lou." Spanning decades of musical theater and popular song, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" celebrates the best that a gal gone wrong has to offer. Musical director is David Shenton and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JOSHUA WARR IN NYC DEBUT: SING NO EVIL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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In his NYC Nightclub Debut, Joshua Warr tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at 5:00 pm; Friday, December 4th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 pm. Inspired by the greats like Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Barbra Streisand, Peter Allen and Jessica Rabbit - Joshua dives into a delectable assortment of poetry, dance and (of course) music to spread a little decadent fun around the Nine Circles of Hell - all the while maintaining that he's "not Evil - just drawn to the material." Musical director is Tracy Stark. Miles Phillips directs. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with performances on Sundays, November 15th & 22nd at 2:30 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: RICKY RITZEL IN "HYSTERICAL BLONDNESS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER
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Cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel brings his show "Hysterical Blondness" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with one more show scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 9:30 pm. Ritzel has been a fixture on the nightclub and cabaret scene in NYC for 30 years and has received a multitude of Cabaret awards, including 13 Manhattan Association of Clubs Awards in 8 different categories. He has performed all over the USA as well as London and Paris. An accomplished solo performer, Ricky has also accompanied such greats as Vivian Blaine, Ruth Warrick, Arthur Prysock, Varla Jean Merman, Julie Wilson, Lenora Nemetz and Miss Coco. With famed Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff, Ricky created several award winning revues such as "1938", which was recorded on the Kopathetics label, "Porgy & Bess: a Cabaret Concert" and "Ira and Others".His performance as Jimmy Durante in "Schnozzola!" earned him critical raves and numerous awards. The show is written by Ricky Ritzel and Jim Luzar, and directed by Mr. Luzar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SHANA FARR HAS "PURE IMAGINATION"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Shana Farr brings her acclaimed debut cabaret show, Pure Imagination, back to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 15th at 5:00 pm. Shana Farr is known for her classically trained, operetta voice and has been seen on several New York stages, including the New York City Center. In "Pure Imagination" she sets aside the classical music and brings her rich, expressive voice to songs from all different genres and songwriters, including Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, Tim Di Pasqua, Francesca Blumenthal, Jeanine Tesori, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon and more. The show is directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN IS "FEELIN' GROOVY" AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Carol Shedlin brings her new show, "Felin' Groovy" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) for more performances in November. She is joined by her musical director Jon Delfin at the piano and David Dunaway on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. Celebrating more than 15 years of impeccable musical taste, Carol takes us on her personal journey of musical and personal "grooviosity" spanning five decades from bobby soxer to bopper. In an evening rich with personal anecdotes, Carol moves from suburban life to Manhattan urbanity, sharing songs that helped shape her viewpoint, including boogie, blues, Bernstein, The Beatles and beyond. Final performance is on Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: WANDER STREETS OF BERLIN WITH ADRIENNE CATHRINE HAAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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The German Cabaret Artist Adrienne Cathrine Haan, a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NY, as well as the Cologne School of Music in Germany, is proud to present her musical-historical chanson evening "Streets of Berlin" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Thursday, November 19th at 9:30 pm. Ms. Hana will take you into the bizarre and decadent world of the Weimar Republic, where you will learn about the women's movement and the liberalization of the gays in 1920s Germany; listen to the melancholy of Klezmer as well as the passionate melodies of French chansonniers Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf, sung in German, English, French and Yiddish. Musical Direction is by Benjamin Schaefer. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CINDY MARCHIONDA: RETURNS - LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) presents Jeff Award winner Cindy Marchionda in her acclaimed show "Cindy Marchionda: Live at the Beechman" on Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm. Cindy's musical director, Ray Fellman, will be at the piano and Andy Gale directs. She is joined by Brandon Cutrell of "The After Party" and Michael Sheridan on backup and Joey Pier on lights and sound. The show explores the last two years of Cindy's life, going from the very funny experience of entering another career to expense some very high dental bills to a very sobering reality when her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The show includes songs by Jamie Cullum, Leiber and Stoller, Jackson Brown, The Indigo Girls, Johnny Mercer, Randy Newman and The Beatles. There is a $15 cover charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
For all shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE just click on the button marked DISCOUNTS at the top of every page in the website http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
9 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH NOV 21
$50 WORTH OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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NYC: JAY MICHAEL REEDS HITS THE ROAD IN "ROAD TRIP"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jay Michael Reeds gets down and dirty at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) in this ode to the Road Trip. Final performances is Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm. The music, which gets little bit country, a little bit rock (throw in a smattering of jazz swing) is the perfect recipe for a rollicking good time. Wells Hanley on piano, Ritt Henn on Bass, Matt Kane on Drums and Tony Romano on Guitar. Jay Rogers directs. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NICOLE KAFKA WITH "VAMPS, VIXENS & VILLAINS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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"When I'm good I'm very good, but when I'm bad I'm better!" Mae West said it, and now cabaret chanteuse Nicole Kafka lives it in her new solo outing, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) for 5 performances. Shows are scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 15th at 6:00 pm. Proving once again that naughty can almost always be nice, Nicole's set includes a cornucopia of bad girl repertoire, from "I Want to Be Bad" to "Cruella De Vil" and the original vamping lady, "Louisville Lou." Spanning decades of musical theater and popular song, "Vamps, Vixens & Villains" celebrates the best that a gal gone wrong has to offer. Musical director is David Shenton and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JOSHUA WARR IN NYC DEBUT: SING NO EVIL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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In his NYC Nightclub Debut, Joshua Warr tackles the "Subject of Sin" head-on with grace, passion and humor, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). Performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 14th at 5:00 pm; Friday, December 4th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 12th at 7:00 pm. Inspired by the greats like Liza Minnelli, Ben Vereen, Barbra Streisand, Peter Allen and Jessica Rabbit - Joshua dives into a delectable assortment of poetry, dance and (of course) music to spread a little decadent fun around the Nine Circles of Hell - all the while maintaining that he's "not Evil - just drawn to the material." Musical director is Tracy Stark. Miles Phillips directs. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JACKIE FORNATALE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH MOTOWN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jackie Fornatale will be celebrating 50 years with Motown in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) with performances on Sundays, November 15th & 22nd at 2:30 pm. The show features Gerry Dieffenbach as Musical Director, with Liz Lark Brown on Vocals, Mike Fornatale on Guitar and Vocals, Matt Lindsey on Bass and Eddy Zweiback on Drums. Lennie Watts directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: RICKY RITZEL IN "HYSTERICAL BLONDNESS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER
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Cabaret veteran Ricky Ritzel brings his show "Hysterical Blondness" to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with one more show scheduled for Sunday, November 15th at 9:30 pm. Ritzel has been a fixture on the nightclub and cabaret scene in NYC for 30 years and has received a multitude of Cabaret awards, including 13 Manhattan Association of Clubs Awards in 8 different categories. He has performed all over the USA as well as London and Paris. An accomplished solo performer, Ricky has also accompanied such greats as Vivian Blaine, Ruth Warrick, Arthur Prysock, Varla Jean Merman, Julie Wilson, Lenora Nemetz and Miss Coco. With famed Chicago jazz vocalist Spider Saloff, Ricky created several award winning revues such as "1938", which was recorded on the Kopathetics label, "Porgy & Bess: a Cabaret Concert" and "Ira and Others".His performance as Jimmy Durante in "Schnozzola!" earned him critical raves and numerous awards. The show is written by Ricky Ritzel and Jim Luzar, and directed by Mr. Luzar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: SHANA FARR HAS "PURE IMAGINATION"
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Shana Farr brings her acclaimed debut cabaret show, Pure Imagination, back to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, November 15th at 5:00 pm. Shana Farr is known for her classically trained, operetta voice and has been seen on several New York stages, including the New York City Center. In "Pure Imagination" she sets aside the classical music and brings her rich, expressive voice to songs from all different genres and songwriters, including Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen, Tim Di Pasqua, Francesca Blumenthal, Jeanine Tesori, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon and more. The show is directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN IS "FEELIN' GROOVY" AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Carol Shedlin brings her new show, "Felin' Groovy" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) for more performances in November. She is joined by her musical director Jon Delfin at the piano and David Dunaway on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. Celebrating more than 15 years of impeccable musical taste, Carol takes us on her personal journey of musical and personal "grooviosity" spanning five decades from bobby soxer to bopper. In an evening rich with personal anecdotes, Carol moves from suburban life to Manhattan urbanity, sharing songs that helped shape her viewpoint, including boogie, blues, Bernstein, The Beatles and beyond. Final performance is on Monday, November 16th at 7:00 pm. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: WANDER STREETS OF BERLIN WITH ADRIENNE CATHRINE HAAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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The German Cabaret Artist Adrienne Cathrine Haan, a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NY, as well as the Cologne School of Music in Germany, is proud to present her musical-historical chanson evening "Streets of Berlin" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Thursday, November 19th at 9:30 pm. Ms. Hana will take you into the bizarre and decadent world of the Weimar Republic, where you will learn about the women's movement and the liberalization of the gays in 1920s Germany; listen to the melancholy of Klezmer as well as the passionate melodies of French chansonniers Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf, sung in German, English, French and Yiddish. Musical Direction is by Benjamin Schaefer. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CINDY MARCHIONDA: RETURNS - LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) presents Jeff Award winner Cindy Marchionda in her acclaimed show "Cindy Marchionda: Live at the Beechman" on Saturday, November 21st at 8:00 pm. Cindy's musical director, Ray Fellman, will be at the piano and Andy Gale directs. She is joined by Brandon Cutrell of "The After Party" and Michael Sheridan on backup and Joey Pier on lights and sound. The show explores the last two years of Cindy's life, going from the very funny experience of entering another career to expense some very high dental bills to a very sobering reality when her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The show includes songs by Jamie Cullum, Leiber and Stoller, Jackson Brown, The Indigo Girls, Johnny Mercer, Randy Newman and The Beatles. There is a $15 cover charge and a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
For all shows offering discounts to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE just click on the button marked DISCOUNTS at the top of every page in the website http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/
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