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Sunday, June 13, 2010

7 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JUNE 21st


7 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JUNE 21st
$48 IN DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK! 


SATURDAY, JUNE 12th


N.Y.: Marcus Simeone CD Release "Everything Must Change"
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Miranda Music announces multi-award winning singer Marcus Simeone's return to cabaret for one night only on Saturday, June 12th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) to continue the launch of his eagerly awaited second live CD, Everything Must Change. Musical director Barry Levitt heads the trio. The CD was recorded live at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. The proceeds of this very special one-night only encore event will go towards the special fund for the ongoing therapeutic process necessary to help Greg Kennell regain motor skills and return to a normal life after almost two months in a coma and related consequences. Miranda Music also announces the release of Marcus' first official studio recording in the fall of 2010. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

S.F.: RUSS LORENSON FEATURED AT SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $20 OFF THE COVER
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

The San Francisco SOMETHING C.O.O.L. - THE SUMMER CABARET FESTIVAL, will run from Thursday, May 27th through Sunday, June 27th at THE EUREKA THEATER (215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA - TKKTS: 415-674-3863 -http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ ). Centerpiece of the celebration will be singer and recording artist Russ Lorenson, who will bring his award winning "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett" to THE EUREKA on Thursdays through Sundays all five weeks of the festival. Performances are Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm, Saturdays at 6:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm. The show had its opening at the Austin Cabaret Theater followed by sold-out runs at SF's Empire Plush Room, LA's Sterling's Upstairs, Milwaukee's Wilson Center for the Arts, and New York's famed Iridium Jazz Club. Tickets are $25 advance - $30 at the door. $10 cost for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 13th


NYC: JACKIE DRAPER SHOWS HOW TO GO THE DISTANCE IN NEW SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $3 0FF THE COVER

Jackie Draper returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 13th at 5:00 pm with her eleventh show, "Go The Distance". In this show, Jackie presents a personal, musical exploration of what it means and what it takes to "Go the distance" - through songs in English, French, Spanish and German. Composers include Ann Hampton Callaway, Lorraine Feather, Billy Joel, Brian Lasser, Michel Legrand, Zoe Lewis, Johnny Mandel, and Harry Warren. Jackie welcomes once again Music Director Gregory Toroian, on piano; Ritt Henn on bass and uke; Robbyn Tongue on alto sax, clarinet and more; and special guest - dancer Franklin Ayala. The Director is Helen Baldassare. Discover with Jackie, as she did while running the NYC marathon years ago, the qualities that inspire, energize, and encourage us to cross the finish line of our life-challenges. There is an $18 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: EDDIE PETERSON AND THE SONGS OF RANDY NEWMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Eddie Peterson brings his show "Greetings from America - The Songs of Randy Newman" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, June 6th & 27th at 8:00 pm and June 13th & 20th at 5:30 pm. Peterson is an award winning singer and actor who has performed in musicals and concert venues throughout the country. Eddie is also an active voice-over, and television performer. The show is a satirical and provocative show of songs celebrating the many facets of our country written by the incomparable Randy Newman. It is directed by Lennie Watts with musical direction by Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

MONDAY, JUNE 14th


NYC: SARAH RICE & FRIENDS "MUSIC SALON" AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER 

Broadway Concerts Direct presents Sarah Rice & Friends "Music Salon" on Monday, June 14th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) starring Sarah Rice, the original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD. Sarah and her friends join their voices in an evening of song, from beloved to little-known, but soon to be cherished selections from all over the world, from cabaret, theater and more, perfect for a late spring evening. Friends include: Rich Flanders, Richard Skipper, Mark Watson, JoAnn Yeoman and Seth Weinstein, piano. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18th


NYC: Oron Stenesh Returns With "The Big 3-0"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

"The Big 3-0", conceived by and starring Oron Stenesh, returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 ) in June, with performances scheduled for Monday, June 7th at 7:00 pm; Friday, June 18th at 9:30 pm; and Monday, June 21th at 7:00 pm. The Big 3-O is Oron Stenesh's newest one-man cabaret act, in which he muses on turning 30, identity theft, Vladimir Putin, and much more! Music will range from Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to Paul McCartney to Jon McLaughlin, and, of course, Oron will be debuting a new spoken word poem. Tex Arnold serves as musical director, and Kimberly Stern directs. Oron Stenesh created "The O Train" and Olection at the Duplex, and toured Olection to Chicago's Davenport's Piano Bar. He has also appeared in Not Ur Everyday Act at the Metropolitan Room and Brite Nite at Brite Bar and Therapy with the Northwestern University Entertainment Alliance. Theatre credits include an International Tour of Fame as Schlomo, Babes in Toyland with the Little Orchestra Society at Lincoln Center, Far Away at New York Theatre Workshop, A Christmas Carol at the McCarter Theatre, A Stoop on Orchard Street Off-Broadway at the Mazer Theatre, and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel with Theatreworks/USA. He has appeared on ABC's One Life to Live and on Nippon TV's Tokyo Wonder Tours. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

MONDAY, JUNE 21st


NYC: "SCREEN GEMS - SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD" RETURNS
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Sarah Rice' "SCREEN GEMS - Songs of Old Hollywood" returns to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, June 21st at 7:00 pm. Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood, starting with the silents. Special Guest will be Mark Watson, who will sing a selection from The New Moon. Joining Sarah will be Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. Jo Ann Yeoman directs. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: SUSAN WINTER IN MILLION DOLLAR MATINEE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Bistro and MAC-Award Winner Susan Winter will be appearing in her new show "Million Dollar Matinee." at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday, June 21st at 7:00 pm, returning for two additional nights on Tuesday & Wednesday, June 29th & 30th at 7:00 pm. Singing arrangements by Musical Director, Rick Jensen, who will be at the piano, directed by Lina Koutrakos, this show garnered Susan her first MAC nomination. She has even added some special material by Peter Napolitano and Matthew Ward. Like the movies she loved to watch over and over again. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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