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Saturday, January 23, 2010

DON SCHAFFER TO HANDLE PRESS FOR MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

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DON SCHAFFER TO HANDLE PRESS FOR MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
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We're very happy to announce that Don Schaffer will be handing press relations, sending out press releases and personally contacting writers and journalists regarding our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion this year. Don knows more about the details of promoting cabaret than just about anyone in the business. For many years he was the booking manager at DANNY'S SKYLIGHT ROOM and rubbed elbows with members of the cabaret press almost nightly. Now he is offering his expertise and connections to MARCH IS CABARET MONTH.

Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has already announced this year's theme - "The Composers of Cabaret". Some fantastic and talented songwriters will take part in the show, including David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck (Alex will also be serving as musical director for the event). Richard Skipper will be the MC for the gala.

The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale after February 1st but sponsors are already assured prime seating for the show.

Tom is currently contacting a number of additional composers and performers from the world of cabaret and Broadway to take part. More news on this coming soon (maybe as early as Monday).

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale
Marty Geiger

SPECIAL NOTE TO FOLKS DOING SHOWS DURING "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH"

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SPECIAL NOTE TO FOLKS DOING SHOWS DURING "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH"S
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If you are presenting a cabaret show or event during the month of March, 2010, our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion gives you a chance for extra promotion at no extra charge: a second listing of your show on the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website! All shows presented in March that include the phrase "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in their release materials will be included on the special website - and on that website the events are listed is special geographical sections so folks in various parts of the universe that visit the website can easily find an event playing in their area. The event listing will appear as usual on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website in the DIARY/DATEBOOK and in the newsletter as well.

And if your March event news item gets to me by February 20th we will include your event in a special MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENTS press release going out to all cabaret news journalists and publications on our list. All you need do is include the slogan "MARCH IS CABARET MONTH" in your release and we'll include your info in ours!

Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale
Marty Geiger

5 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JAN 31st

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5 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH JAN 31st
$25 WORTH OF MEMBER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!
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SUNDAY - JANUARY 24th
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NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN'S "SPECIAL KAYE" EXTENDED IN 2010
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Gretchen Reinhagen brings "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard", back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for additional shows in 2010 on Sunday, January 24th at 4:00 pm and Thursday, February 4th at 7:30 pm. The New York run follows the successful opening night premiere at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs, California on November 13th and three additional shows in December at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Ms. Ballard, a long time resident the desert community Rancho Mirage, near Palm Springs, gave her consent to Gretchen for this project and was in attendance. A friend shared by both is well known New York voice teacher Judith Farris, whose student roster has included both Ms. Reinhagen and Ms. Ballard. "Special Kaye" is directed by Barry Kleinbort, who has also written special material and directed cabaret performances for Ms. Ballard including "Kaye Ballard...Working 42nd Street at Last" at the Kaufman Theater in New York. Musical Director for the show is David Gaines. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MONDAY - JANUARY 25th
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NYC: WILL TRICE WITH GOODBYE, PLUTO AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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2009 MAC Award winner Will Trice brings his new show "Goodbye, Pluto" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 on Monday, January 25th at 9:30 pm. He will be accompanied by pianist Jamie Schmidt and violist Ann Gregg, as he laments the recent demotion of our ninth planet with an eclectic recital of songs about the moon, stars, and other heavenly bodies. The show features music by Adam Guettel, Radiohead, Stephen Sondheim, Counting Crows, Jake Heggie, Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones, Elton John, Kurt Weill, Johnny Mercer and more with arrangements by Andrew Gerle, Michael Rice, Jan Warner, and The Associates. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TUESDAY - JANUARY 26th
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NYC: LAST TUESDAYS WITH TERESE GENECCO & HER LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, January 26th featuring Terese Genecco & her Little Big Band. Terese and her band continue at the club the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on Piano, Sean Harkness on Guitar, Ray Marchica on Drums, Tom Hubbard on Bass, Emedin Rivera on Latin Percussion, Cliff Lyons on Tenor Sax, Mark Miller on Trombone and Kenny Lavender on Trumpet. A special guest star is usually featured at each show. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BARTON AND BENNETT AND SONG SALON AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Elena Bennett and Fred Barton will recreate their legendary Song Salon with a special early show at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00 pm. The Bennett & Barton Song Salon features the duo singing spontaneous sets drawn from the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway repertoire, aided and abetted by talented guests who turn up in the audience. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food.drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 27th
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NYC: THE BIG 3-O STARRING ORON STENESH AT THE DUPLEX
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Oron Stenesh's newest one-man cabaret act, "The Big 3-O", in which he muses on turning 30, identity theft, Vladimir Putin, and much more, will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 on Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, January 30th at 10:00 pm. 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. Kimberly Stern directs, with musical direction by Tex Arnold. 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. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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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/

HOLE-O-MATIC SHOW AT THE DUPLEX IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT (1/23)

Due to illness, the HOLE-O-MATIC show with Karen Mack & Michael Holland scheduled for 8:30 pm tonight at the THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - ) has been cancelled. Next show is Saturday, January 30th same time & place.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS OF MAC:

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SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS OF MAC:
MAC AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 23!
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The deadline to enter your 2010 MAC Award applications has been extended to this Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Applications and rules are available at www.MACnyc.com. Please make sure you fill them out completely. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Applications are to be mailed to MAC Awards Submission, PO BOX 20113, West Village Station, NY NY 10014 or they may be dropped off at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC)

IF DROPPING OFF AT DON'T TELL MAMA, YOU MUST
- clearly write on their envelope "Attention Sidney Myer"
- send an e-mail to info@macnyc.com informing us that you have left an application at Don't Tell Mama.

This is your last chance to get your applications in! There will be no further extensions. If you've already mailed yours in, a list of completed applications will be posted on the MAC website by or on February 8. You can verify receipt of your completed application then.

NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW MONDAY NIGHT - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

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NIGHTLIFE AWARDS SHOW MONDAY NIGHT - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
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The most glittering award show in town takes place this coming Monday night, January 25th at 7:00 pm at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929 - ) - the 2010 NY NIGHTLIFE AWARDS. Among those scheduled to perform are *Kurt Elling, *Christine Ebersole, *Cheyenne Jackson, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, *Eric Comstock & *Barbara Fasano, Tovah Feldshuh, Nellie McKay, *Baby Jane Dexter, *Johnny Rodgers, Jay Leonhart, *Gretchen Reinhagen, *Anne Steele, Jim Caruso, Martin Vidnovic, Howard Fishman, Noah Racey & The NY Tap Ensemble, and more! [*Denotes Winners of this year's 2010 Nightlife Awards] Winners don't make acceptance speeches - they perform in the show and they are chosen by about 2 dozen critics and journalists in the fields of cabaret, comedy and jazz choose the winners so you know they are the best of 2009. Lots of celebrity presenters will be on hand as well.

The show is directed by Scott Thompson with music direction by Tedd Firth. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.) Tickets to the Nightlife Awards are $75, $50, and $25. They are available via TicketMaster at 212-307-4100 or at http://www.TicketMaster.com. Tickets are also available at The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, NYC between the hours of noon and 6 PM every day but Sunday.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL FUND RAISER JANUARY 26th

FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL FUND RAISER TONIGHT

Join host Frank Calo for an evening of eclectic entertainment and an auction of strange and fabulous items to benefit the Fresh Fruit Festival on Tuesday, January 26th at 7:00 pm at NUYORICAN POETS CAFE (236 East 3rd Street, NYC - 212-465-3167 - ). Singers, musicians, poets, drag, comedy and much more! Scheduled to appear: Barnacle Bill, Candace Corbin, Hector Coris, Katina Douveas, Kelli Dunham, Teresa Fischer, Lady Clover Honey, Lauren Logiodice, Marissa Maislen, James Martinelli, Rita Petite, Sonic Uke, Drew Sotomayor, Peter Sturman. $10 donation - no minimum. Reservations online at http://www.nuyorican.org/

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER

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NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH LORGE & SKIPPER
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Dana Lorge and Richard Skipper are hosting "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" at 8:00 pm at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. On January 20th, special guest stars include: Douglas Davidian, D'yan Forrest, Greta Heron, Catt John, Roger Anthony Mapes and Alegra Themmen. Other entertainers that show up will be inserted throughout the show as time permits. Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: RUSS KASSOFF BIG BAND

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NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: RUSS KASSOFF BIG BAND
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MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues on Wednesdays at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - ). This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte. Next show is on Wednesday, January 20th featuring Russ Kassoff Big Band with singer Catherine Dupuis. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $7 donation.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES MICM

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES MICM
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PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - ) has set Sundays, March 14th & 28th to hold their local MARCH IS CABARET MONTH events. The shows will be held at JULIA'S ON BROADWAY (300 Broadway Eest, Seattle, WA - ), with 5 performers from the organization appearing each night, performing 4 songs each. Also, on Friday, March 12th from 6:00 to 10:00 pm the organization will sponsor a Cabaret Master Class with Erv Raible, Artistic Director of the Cabaret Conference at Yale University. On Thursday, the 13th, Erv will be holding auditions for performers who would like to attend this year's YALE event. Contact ARNALDO at arnaldo@dragchanteuse.com for details on appearing in the showcases and/or Master Class.

Monday, January 18, 2010

2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA HONORS COMPOSERS OF CABARET

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2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA HONORS COMPOSERS OF CABARET
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Tom Stajmiger, who is producing the 2010 MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm has announced that this year's event will honor "The Composers of Cabaret" and has already lined up some fantastic and talented songwriters to take part in the show. So far David Friedman, John Bucchino, Amanda McBroom and Alex Rybeck will be in the show - Alex Rybeck will also be serving as musical director for the event. Long-time cabaret performer Richard Skipper will be the MC of this year's event. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice). The Gala is the kick-off event of the 3rd Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Meantime, sponsors are being sought to defray expenses of the world-wide promotion offers and the gala.

Click here to read all about MARCH IS CABARET MONTH http://www.svhamstra.com/MARCHISCAB/index.shtml including all the benefits of sponsorship.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2010 is co-sponsored by
Dr. Garrett Bennett
Teresa Fischer
Miranda Music
Jackie Fornatale
Marty Geiger