CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 5/9/10

Saturday, May 15, 2010

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How'd You Like Them Apples?

Folks in the San Francisco area have a great reason to join as CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members in the next few days. Russ Lorenson is doing a show 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/ ). He's bringing his award winning "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett" to THE EUREKA on Thursdays through Sundays (details in the listings section of the website). But here's the kicker: Tickets are $30 at the door, but members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (must show your card) pay just $10! As Gretchen's grandma would say, "How do you like them apples!"

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4 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAY 24th

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4 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS THROUGH MAY 24th
$27 IN DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - MORE THAN THE COST OF A SILVER!
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SATURDAY, MAY 15th - TODAY!
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NYC: NANCY WITTER & FUNNY FRIENDS AT DON'T TELL MAMA
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Award winning comic Nancy Witter is producing a show called "My Funny Friends & Me", a fun night of stand-up and musical comedy, on Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Her guests are cabaret icon Sidney Myer and the very funny Ted McElroy. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th
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NYC: TANYA MOBERLY IN BRAND NEW SHOW "THEATRE SONGS"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
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Tanya Moberly, one of NYC's most creative vocalists, bring her new show "Theatre Songs" to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for one performance only on Wednesday, May 19th at 9:15 pm. With Mark Janas on Piano an Ritt Henn on Bass, Ms. Moberly brings her own unique interpretation to some of the most familiar songs of the musical theater stage. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY, MAY 22nd
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NYC: "CLASSICALLY SPEAKING - DON'T TELL MAMA DOES CLASSICAL"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - 2-FOR-1 COVER
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Angel N Jeans Productions presents Francesca Aguado, Caitlin Budny, Parker Scott and Dathan B. Williams in "Classically Speaking - Don't Tell Mama Does Classical" on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ). The show is an evening of arias, duets and quartets from opera, operetta and Broadway, featuring the music of Beethoven, Bernstein, Bizet, Gordon, Handel, Lehar, Monteverdi, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rossini and Sondheim. The show is staged and directed by Dathan B. Williams with Christopher Berg on piano. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. 2-for-1 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: WARREN SCHEIN REMEMBERS MEL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
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"Remembering Mel" a musical tribute to Mel Torme, will be presented by vocalist Warren Schein at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, May 23rd at 4:00 pm and Saturday, June 5th at 9:45 pm. He is joined by Musical Director Albee Barr on piano, with David Sciach on bass. This is not an impersonation. Instead, Warren attempts to capture the style, magic and immense talent of the legendary crooner. The song list includes many of Mel's most popular songs, including, "Lulu's Back In Town," "Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry," "Sing For Your Supper," a medley of "Gershwin Classics;" and of course "The Christmas Song" to name but a few. Warren has been performing on stages across the New York metropolitan area for over two decades. He has played leading singing roles in many summer stock and Off-Broadway performances. Warren is also an actor and voice over artist in TV and radio commercials for such well known advertisers as The History Channel, Nickelodeon, WPLJ radio, Nick At Nite, and A&E. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

The acclaimed cabaret/jazz, husband/wife team of Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill present "We're in the Money!: Songs From The Movies" at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Tuesdays through Sundays, May 11th through 30th at 8:00 pm (Saturdays at 7:00 & Sundays at 5:00 pm). Featuring the magical and original interpretations of vocalist Wesla Whitfield along with the swinging Mike Greensill Trio, "We're In The Money" presents the best of Hollywood's musical soundtracks including Over the Rainbow, Jeepers Creepers, A Kiss To Build A Dream On, The Boy Next Door and many more along with stories of the legendary performers who made these songs into the timeless and unforgettable tunes we all love. Wesla and Mike will explore the scores of such movie gems as Meet Me In St Louis, An American in Paris, Bandwagon, The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Top Hat and many more. Tickets are $35/$45.

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S.F.: VESTA WILLIAMS AT THE RRAZZ ROOM TONIGHT

S.F.: VESTA WILLIAMS AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Extending a tradition that stretches from Aretha Franklin to Sarah Vaughn, singer/songwriter Vesta Williams masterminds a soulful mix of musical eras and genres in her show at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Friday & Saturday, May 14th & 15th at 9:00 pm and Sunday, May 16th at 7:30 pm. A versatile performer, Vesta's talents extend from comedy to song. Since her 1986 debut album, Vesta has become known not only as a true singer, but also as something of a comedienne. Countless appearances on the Arsenio Hall show as well as a week-long stint as sole host of BET's popular "Video Soul" program allowed viewers a chance to experience her musical talents as well as her skills as a stand-up comic and consummate impersonator. She won critical raves as the saloon singer in the Mario Van Peebles' film "POSSE" and performed two songs on the soundtrack: "Tell Me" and "Ride For Your Life." On the TV sitcom "Sister Sister," Vesta was Monica, the best friend of Jackee Harry. Tickets are $37.50.

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L.A.AREA: BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT PRESENTS STEPFANIE KRAMER IN PALM SPRINGS

L.A.AREA: BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT PRESENTS STEPFANIE KRAMER

BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT (777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA - 760-323-1200) will continues its regular weekly cabaret series under the direction of Les Michaels and Life Is A Cabaret Entertainment beginning Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 pm with television star Stepfanie Kramer who will be followed by dozens of headline entertainers throughout the Summer. Stepfanie's cabaret show "The Great American Songbook - Thanks For The Memories", recently enjoyed sold out runs in Hollywood and Las Vegas. Her musical director Ron Snyder, and her special guest star, Day Time Emmy Winner Gregg Marx, will join her. Gregg is known to soap fans for his roles on Days Of Our Lives and As The World Turns. Gregg is also the cousin of Desert local, Bill Marx, and the Grandson of Marx Brother, Gummo. Ms. Kramer is probably best known for her role as the tough-minded detective, Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on the popular NBC-TV series Hunter. But in addition to her numerous movie and television roles, she is well known as a powerful and unique singer. Her first CD, "One Dream", showed her as a talented composer and lyricist, whereas Her second CD "The Great American Songbook" is a live recording of popular standards. There is a $10 cover charge and 2-drink or dinner minimum.

M.W.: BLOSSOM DEARIE CELEBRATED AT SKOKIE THEATRE TONIGHT

M.W.: BLOSSOM DEARIE CELEBRATED AT SKOKIE THEATRE

Three Cat Productions presents "They Say It's Spring: The Musical World of Blossom Dearie" at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 pm. The show celebrates the musical genius of the hippest woman of the world. Regarded as one of the great club singers, Blossom Dearie is famous for her "wispy, little-girlish" voice and songs like "Peel Me a Grape" and "I'm Hip". She also sang "Figure 8" and "Unpack you Adjectives" for the Saturday Morning Kids program "School House Rock". Performers include Jaii Beckley, Rob Dorn, Elizabeth Doyle and Jason Paul Smith. Musical direction by Elizabeth Doyle. The show is written and directed by Jason Paul Smith. Tickets are $25.

Benefit Concert to Support County Youth Group

Benefit Concert to Support County Youth Group

The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc., a not-for-profit youth based organization dedicated to providing FREE classes in the performing arts to children from all over Hudson County, will be holding a Spring Benefit Concert on Friday, May 21, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the NoHu Cultural Center (St. John’s Episcopal Church), 1516 Palisade Avenue in Union City.

There will be a live show featuring top talent including actor/singer Lucio Fernandez; vocalist Alexander Diaz; singer Allison Strong; the TapOlé Dance Company; The Donovan Ensemble; Union City Poet Laureate, Graciela Barreto; classical pianist, Lida Lopez Mancheva; violinist Eric Grossman; Jay Gonzalez "The Actor of Poetry"; and Gerard Karabin "The Poet Warrior"; among others. Food and refreshments will be served.

At the event, the Grace Theatre will be presenting two scholarships to one of its most dedicated student.

Now into its tenth year, The Grace Theatre provides free classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap/Rhythm, Folkloric Dance/Salsa, Flamenco, Singing, and Acting to children from Hudson County as well as free admission to professional performances to the students and their families.

The Grace Theatre Workshop, Inc. has received much critical acclaim for its professional theatrical productions and is the premiere presenter of bilingual and Spanish language theatre in the State of New Jersey.

Donations for the Spring Benefit Concert are $25.00 per person and can be purchased in advance at America’s Stationery located at 4301 Bergenline Avenue or at Las Brisas Café, Hudson Avenue and 49th Street in Union City.

Please come and support the arts and the wonderful work we do on behalf of our community. It will undoubtedly be a wonderful concert with great performances, food and refreshments, dance music, and a great time.

For more information, please log on to: www.GraceTheatre.com

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FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE WITH KAREN AKERS

FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

THE MAD COW THEATRE (105 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL - 407-297-8788), an intimate 2-theatre complex in downtown Orlando, plays host to The Eighth Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival, April 30th through May 16th. Over 40 performances of jazz, pop, Broadway, comedy, and a few surprises will feature many of Central Florida's favorite artists along with artists from the New York Cabaret scene. Final headliner is Karen Akers, appearing Thursday through Sunday, May 13th through 16th with her show "Akers Sings Porter - Anything Goes!" One of the most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars, Karen Akers has appeared in prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and New York's premiere nightspots such as Cafe Carlyle, Rainbow & Stars, Le Jazz Au Bar, and The Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel. She appeared on Broadway as one of the original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Grand Hotel as well as Nine for which she won a Theatre World Award as well as a Tony Award nomination. Her film roles include the femme fatale in Mike Nichol's Heartburn opposite Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep and Woody Allen's The Purple Rose of Cairo. For more information seehttp://www.orlandocabaret.com/

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ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7

ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB

Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go tohttp://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.

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NYC: "I'LL RELAX WHEN I'M DEAD: RELUCTANTLY PROLIFIC CABARET" with Seth Bisen-Hersh

NYC: I'LL RELAX WHEN I'M DEAD: RELUCTANTLY PROLIFIC CABARET

Seth Bisen-Hersh, composer of six cabarets including "Neurotic Tendencies," "Why Am I Not Famous Yet?" and "Writer's Block" returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for three days in May to premiere his 7th cabaret: "I'll Relax When I'm Dead." Performances are Saturday, May 15th at 5:30 pm; Sunday, May 16th at 7:15 pm; and Monday, May 17th at 9:15 pm. With direction by Laura Pestronk and co-starring Elyse Beyer, Allison Linker, Gordon Maniskas, Ryan Neller, Jace Nichols, Rori Nogee, Mary Orzano & Brian Shaw, "I'll Relax When I'm Dead" features 10 new songs as well as 2 mini-musicals developed at The Small Pond Musical Theatre Writing Lab last fall. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC - LAST SHOW IN MAY AT THE THE DUPLEX TONIGHT

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC TWICE IN MAY AT THE THE DUPLEX

Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturdays, May 8th & May 15th at 7:30 pm. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience! There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum.

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NYC: NANCY WITTER & FUNNY FRIENDS AT DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: NANCY WITTER & FUNNY FRIENDS AT DON'T TELL MAMA
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER

Award winning comic Nancy Witter is producing a show called "My Funny Friends & Me", a fun night of stand-up and musical comedy, on Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 pm atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Her guests are cabaret icon Sidney Myer and the very funny Ted McElroy. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: KAREN MASON ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: KAREN MASON ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Broadway and cabaret diva Karen Mason returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one night only on Saturday, May 15th at 7:30 pm. She will perform songs by Brian Lasser, Paul Rolnick and Lennon & McCartney, along with favorite Broadway showstoppers. She is fresh from a critically-acclaimed starring turn in Frank Wildhorn's new Broadway-bound show, "Wonderland". Karen is well-known for having originated the role of Tanya in Broadway's "Mamma Mia" and for having played Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" both on Broadway and in Los Angeles more than 200 times to standing ovations. Her numerous MAC, Nightlife and Bistro awards reflect her widely recognized brilliance as both a singer and an actress, one with the rare ability to forge an intimate bond with each member of her audience. Her selections range from heartfelt to downright uproarious, making her show undeniably one of the best cabaret acts around. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TONY FUSCO AT FEINSTEIN'S IN TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SONG

NYC: TONY FUSCO AT FEINSTEIN'S IN TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SONG

Tony Fusco and the Ed Caccavale Orchestra will take you from New Jersey to Rio in a swinging tribute to the great American Song at FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) on Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 pm and Sunday, May 16th at 8:00 pm. Tony Fusco Show, produced by Ben Sprecher and Directed by Amy Jones, will be raising some help for Haitian children through the efforts of the Global Medical Relief Fund. Detective, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Congressional Candidate, Singer, Songwriter, Actor (S.A.G.), Producer (Broadway League) and Bookwriter (Positoodleness, The Musical), Tony Fusco has known them all. Now you will get to know Tony from his Jilly's days to days producing three broadway-bound shows, and you'll also learn his hopes and dreams, and the man who encouraged him to follow them. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL LIVE RECORDING TODAY @metropolitanroom

NYC: TAYLOR MADE: THE SONGS OF BOB MERRILL LIVE RECORDING

Maureen Taylor brings back her acclaimed new show TAYLOR MADE: BOB MERRILL toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for one final performance in 2010: On Saturday, May 15th at 5:00 pm. TAYLOR MADE celebrates the "extraordinary" Bob Merrill who wrote songs from "How Much Is That Doggie In the Window" to "People". Taylor presents songs from musicals such as BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, THE PRINCE OF GRAND STREET, HANNAH 1939, PRETTYBELLE, NEW GIRL IN TOWN, TAKE ME ALONG, SUGAR,THE RED SHOES, HENRY, SWEET HENRY and FUNNY GIRL. Specialty material for films, television shows and for singers including: Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan, Eartha Kitt and Patti Page is also highlighted. Bob Merrill's vast amount of work spans the simple to the sublime, with numerous chart hits, novelty songs, a Tony Award, and Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The show is directed by MAC Award winner Peter Napolitano, with musical direction by Matt Castle, and accompanied by Joe Brent on guitar, mandolin and violin. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Friday, May 14, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: Cabaret Convention Sets Fall Dates; Elaine Stritch to Host Noel Coward Evening - Playbill.com

EXCLUSIVE: Cabaret Convention Sets Fall Dates; Elaine Stritch to Host Noel Coward Evening - Playbill.com

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NYC: DON'T MISS KAREN MASON SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: KAREN MASON ONE NIGHT ONLY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

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S.F.: VESTA WILLIAMS AT THE RRAZZ ROOM TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT

S.F.: VESTA WILLIAMS AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO AT RRAZZ ROOM THROUGH MAY 30th

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE WITH KAREN AKERS

FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS PRESENTS "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD" AT THE ALGONQUIN

NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS PRESENTS "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD"

Singer-songwriter and pianist Johnny Rodgers will transform THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) into a sophisticated upbeat party, taking audiences on a pleasure tour of American music on Tuesdays through Saturdays, May 11th through 29th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. With his boy-next-door charm and creamy crooner's voice, Johnny and his band will offer Louis Armstrong's "What A Wonderful World", Hoagy Carmichael's playful "Huggin' and Chalkin", Johnny Mercer's "Too Marvelous For Words", Tex Williams' "Smoke!, Smoke! Smoke!," the classic "Birth Of The Blues" and Randy Newman's "You Can Leave Your Hat On." Rodgers will also include his award-winning songs "Home To Mendocino", "One More Moment", and the tribute ballad "The Best Of You In Me." The show is directed by Mark Waldrop with Brian Glassman on bass, Danny Mallon on drums and Joe Ravo on guitar. There is a $50 cover ($25 at late shows) plus $30 food/drink minimum. $60 prix fixe dinner available.

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NYC: MICHELINE VAN HAUTEM WITH HUXLEY VERTICAL TONIGHT AT THE TRIAD

NYC: MICHELINE VAN HAUTEM AT THE TRIAD

Micheline Van Hautem and her band, Huxley Vertical, will present "Nostalgique" for one night only on Friday, May 14th at 9:00 pm at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ). The performance will include many chansons of love, loss, laughter and lust, spiced up with American standards like Don't fence me in and Blues in the Night. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM - JAZZ AT ITS FINEST!!

NYC: NICOLE HENRY RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Nicole Henry gives a fresh feeling to standards and connects intimately with her fans with her personal and funny stories in her acclaimed show, which returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 14th at 9:45 pm. Nicole clearly has a passionate following in the city judging by the quickly sold-out rooms for her monthly METROPOLITAN ROOM appearances. In the U.S., Nicole has been featured at Lincoln Center; the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis; Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh; and in her hometown Miami, at Jazziz Bistro and Arturo Sandoval's. She has shared the stage with Isaac Hayes, Jennifer Holiday, Nicholas Payton, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and has performed with Kenny Werner and Tom Scott to name a few. Her latest CD "The Very Thought of You," just reached #7 on U.S. Billboard's Top Jazz Chart. There os a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING

Fiona Scott-Norman and Tim Ferguson, the acerbic authors of Two Sides of Smoking and The Cheeky Monkey combine forces in a World Premiere of indiscernible proportions, "Channelling" at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Tuesday through Sunday, May 11th through 16th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm on Sunday). Significance is anywhere you look for it; in a plastic bag wafting metaphorically on the breeze, the $20 note you find in a forgotten pocket, or Foxtel. Two of Australia's sharpest minds collide to squeeze the meaning of life from a year's television viewing. Channelling has everything; news, views, polemic, quizzes, games, sex, music, philosophy and a man in a dress. WARNING: 'White-Face' makeup may offend. Tickets are $27.copyright 2010 - CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

NYC: JESTERS OF JIVE IS SWINGIN' DOWNTOWN! - TONIGHT AT 7:30 PM

NYC: JESTERS OF JIVE IS SWINGIN' DOWNTOWN! - EXTENDED

Join Joan Crowe and her band on return on Thursday, May 13th, at a new venue for a fun evening of "Jump-Jive & Swing" at LAFAYETTE GRILL & BAR (54 Franklin Street, NYC - 212-732-5600 - ) from 7:30 pm until 12:30 am. There's a great dance floor and awesome food! You can swing with Joan & Co. until your feet fall off, or you can just listen and tap your toes. Joan will be performing with a 5 piece version of her band with Julie Milgram on Piano, Doug Largent on Bass, Joe Izzo on Drums, Sean Mahoney on Trombone and vocals. Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. LAFAYETTE GRILL & BAR is located in a really hip neighborhood downtown and easy parking after 7:00 pm. $10 cover.

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NYC: NEXT SINGING EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP STARTS JUNE 15th

Linda Amiel Burns, the Director of THE SINGING EXPERIENCE , announces that the next workshop, "Blue Skies" will start on Tuesday, June 15th. The workshops performance will be at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Tuesday, July 20th at 7:30 pm. The six-session workshop consists of four rehearsals, a performance, and a VideoViewing Party to evaluate and celebrate the performance. MAC Award winning director Linda Amiel Burns personally conducts each workshop. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE in its 33rd season, (established 1977) was begun to give aspiring cabaret and musical theater performers the opportunity to explore their talents, conquer fear, and develop self-confidence by learning the "tools of the trade" through actually performing before audiences in a supportive and nurturing environment. THE SINGING EXPERIENCE has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in the NY Times! See the website for more information.

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2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE

2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are now available and this year I can't think of anyone who won't be able to afford one since memberships start at just $5! All members get listed on the website with a link to their website, MySpace & Twitter URLS plus a discount card for shows offering discounts to members, plus the special MEMBERS ONLY newsletter, sent on Saturdays. All SILVER members and higher also get a free CD Sale page on the website, free YouTube video link, free Blog link, plus rebates/discounts on banner advertising. In addition, if they offer discounts to other members, their event will be included in all Thursday issues of the newsletter. Full details of benefits for each level of membership are on the website - just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page or click here

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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II - BLOG EDITION

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II

I don't know how Scott Siegel & Co. are able to put on a better show than the last every time in the current series of BROADWAY BY THE YEAR shows at THE TOWN HALL! Monday night's salute to the show of 1966 was an all-time spectacular. Of course, 1966 was the year of CABARET, MAME, SWEET CHARITE & I DO! I DO! (to name a few) so there were some truly memorable songs to present. And the cast this time out was another stellar grouping - including several that were great dancers as well as great singers! Once again, Ross Patterson's musical direction & arrangements and his "Little Big Band" gave the whole show an extra dimension. And Ross contributed another great part of the evening: his 9 year old son Mercer stole the show singing "My Best Girl" from MAME. Next show (and last of this year's 10th Anniversary Series of BROADWAY BY THE YEAR) will cover 21 years of Broadway - 21 performers, singing 21 songs from 21 shows, one from each year, 1990 to 2010! Tickets are on sale now! I wonder is Scott, in his introduction, that 1990 was the year that CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE began publishing?

We had 2 winners - a tie - in our recent MEMBERS ONLY 2010 MAC AWARDS PICK-THE-WINNERS contest - Gretchen Reinhagen (an actual MAC Award winner) and songwriter Bob Levy. I'm trying to figure out an inexpensive way to get their free CDs (3 each) to them and will contact them about this. A big thank you to all the members who took part! Next time we do something like this, I hope more of members will send in an entry - less than 100 of our nearly 400 members sent in entries. I'm working on our news MEMBERS ONLY contest - but waiting for more members to join/renew. We hold the events 4 or 5 times a year.

I've been working on a new CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE project for several months now - originally to kick of on March 1st with our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion, but ran out of time and funds. Next attempt at "lift off" will be June 1st - stay tuned.

Here's what happens when you purchase an ad on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. Your ad or banner gets seen thousands of times a week, but there's more. Your event/CD gets a plug in every issue of the twice-weekly newsletter, sent to over 2,700 subscribers (and these are folks who actually subscribed, not a mailing list purchased to collected without their knowledge or consent). And if it's a show or other cabaret event, the item gets added to the CABARET LISTINGS section. Then, when the date (or dates) of the event comes up, it gets placed on the home (opening) page of the website, and promoted with a plug on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG. And items, when posted on the blog, get automatically plugged as well on TWITTER (currently about 250 followers on each of our TWITTER accounts)!
A two-week ad can be yours for as little as $50. And we just lowered our BANNER AD prices! No more premium on the first 2 weeks! That means a regular banner will now cost just $30 per week right from the start (before rebates and/or discounts) and will appear at random on all 6700 pages on the website! The only pages not displaying ads are in the "Cabaret Remembers" section. Check out all the prices/sizes/types of ads by clicking on the ADVERTISING INFO button at the top of every page - or simply click here:
By the way, we can have your banner or ad up and running in less than 48 hours! Faster if you send completed, sized artwork! All ads have a 2-week minimum.
By the way, by purchasing an ad, you not only promote your own show, but you help with the expenses of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - which enable us to promote everyone's shows!

See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2010-2011. Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support. Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
Look for more news on the website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ), on this blog and updates, picks & reminders on TWITTER ( http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ).
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HERE & THERE - PART I - BLOG EDITION

HERE & THERE - PART I

I'm sort of happy to report that with this issue we've used up all the news items for May! If your press release item isn't in this issue - and isn't already on the website in the Cabaret Listings section, you had better send it again! Remember the rule: A flier is not a press release. The same goes if you send me an "invite" - those complicated, multi-column affairs with imbedded photos, etc. I usually cannot use them, since often important information is graphic rather than type. Just look at any of the items in the listings - especially the longer ones - to see what I am looking for.
I received one "listing" the other day about an event coming up over the Memorial Day weekend that was just on sentence! It was very nearly a "tweet" - name of club, date & time and name of performer, and little else! And someone else, from Los Angeles sent me, via regular mail, a release for a show on May 7th & 8th (mailed on April 26th) that didn't arrive in my box until Monday the 10th! This is an internet publication - I do not need a piece of paper with the information. Send everything - including jpg photos as attachments (not imbedded in the document) - by email. Save on postage, save walking to the mailbox (anyone notice about half the mailboxes around town have disappeared?).
One extra caveat: If you are only posting items on the MAC, BACA, CCP group lists instead of sending items to me directly, don't assume that I will catch them and add them the the newsletter & website. And, most importantly, I am not a member of FaceBook. Don't miss out on the free promotion that CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE offers you by forgetting to send me your releases and show information.

Thanks for all who sent in comments and promised to send a card to Margaret Whiting in response to our mention in the last issue - I'm sure your thoughts and prayers will be appreciated. And we remind you all of another friend, Gregory Kennell, who remains at St. Elizabeth Ann's Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility on Staten Island. There was an episode a week or so ago that made it necessary for him to be temporarily moved to a regular hospital, but now he has returned to continue his rehabilitation. For the information of new subscribers, Greg is undergoing the therapeutic process necessary to help him regain motor skills and return to a normal life after almost two months in a coma at St. Vincent's Hospital as a result of demyelinating encephalitis and related consequences. Mr. Kennell is a former member of the MAC Board of Directors, and over the years designed fliers, advertisements and logos (including the logo for CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) for performers, organizations and clubs. Please continue to remember him in your thoughts and prayers as well.

I've decided not to wait any longer for a show order/song list for the MAC AWARDS event held on May 4th - I've written about 90% and will finish it tomorrow and put it on the website. If I miss (or misspell) anyone's name, or have the order of the show slightly out of kilter, or don't include the name of a song or two, please excuse. I've included some comments about the overall MAC awards system as well. It's not a show review - its a report of the evening. I'll let you know on TWITTER when it is up and running.

The first 65 membership cards were sent out Tuesday - valid through July 5, 2011. I am hoping to get to 200 members by July 6th, which is the "official" 20th Anniversary of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (and my 71st birthday as well). As I've recounted so many times, the publication started with a report on my birthday celebration in 1990, sent to a few dozen friends and family. Folks wanted more, so we bagan sending out brief letters (by regular mail, back then, since the internet was just in its infancy). We didn't switch to an email edition until 1997. We now send out over 2700 issues of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE twice a week, a MEMBERS ONLY issue every Saturday, plus we maintain this CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website visited by as many as 10,000 a day (average is about 6,000) and a second website ( http://www.CabaretSings.com/ ) where performers can connect with songwriters. Then there's this which is updated daily with news of cabaret, including items taken from the newsletter and the website. There are 4 TWITTER streams, including my personal account http://twitter.com/stuhamstrawhere I make mostly corny comments on the passing scene (and not just cabaret).
Your membership donations help keep this all going (I'm retired now form the 9-to-5 scene) so if you enjoy and appreciate what this is all about, and our efforts to promŒote the art and the artists of cabaret, here's your chance to support our efforts. Just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the website for details on all the levels and benefits of membership (which start at $5) or click here

I had an unanticipated expense yesterday that took me away from the computer for several hours. I spilled just a few drops of coffee on my computerkeyboard on Tuesday morning - not much but enough to make the letters "s" and "x" inoperable. I actually was able to use a workaround "virtual keyboard" that's on every MAC in order to send out information to the members who joined for the new year, while I waited for some membership or banner payments to come in. So yesterday, around 10:30 am, I headed to the Apple Store at the opposite end of 14th Street (at 10th Avenue) to purchase a new one. It's a simple bus ride that actually takes me from my front door on 10th Street, up Avenue C, and across town. But around 10:15 am, a huge fire broke out in a row of stores on 14th Street at the corner of Avenue A. So we had gone just 1 block on 14th, turned left on B, then to 10th Street (one block from where we started) then across to A, then left to 9th Street and across to First Avenue and back to 14th to go across town! Instead of the usual 45 minutes, it took nearly 90! I was meeting my pal Daniel at the store, and of course we spent some time checking out the new iPads. and then decided to have lunch out before attempting to go back across town on 14th Street. City living can be fun, most of the time, but it certainly is exciting all of the time!
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S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO AT RRAZZ ROOM THROUGH MAY 30th

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE WITH KAREN AKERS

FLA: EIGHTH ANNUAL CABARET FESTIVAL AT MAD COW THEATRE
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

N.J.: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN TONIGHT

N.J.: BOB'S BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE AT STOCKTON INN

The next performance of BOB's BIG THURSDAY SHOWCASE will be on March 13th, at 8:00 pm at the STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250). Hosted by Bob Egan, the show usually features 6 to 10 vocalists from the NY-NJ-PA area. Performers scheduled to appear are Barry Peterson, Carol Heffler with Jeffrey Fadden, Suzan Bartels, Devyn Rush, Ron Dabney with Ian Herman, Dana Coughlin, Tinamarie Nicolo, Zach Vosseler and Jack McDade and more to be announced! Only $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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N.J.: JOSE RODRIGUEZ IN CONCERT IN UNION CITY - CLASSICAL MEETS LATIN

N.J.: JOSE RODRIGUEZ IN CONCERT IN UNION CITY

The City of Union City, NJ will be presenting a very special performance of "Jose Rodriguez in Concert" on Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 PM at the UNION CITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (2500 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ). The concert will feature Jose on Bass accompanied by two Violins, a Viola, Piano, and Percussion, in a concert where Classical music meets Jazz & Latin. He will be featuring music from his latest CD "Moments in Life". Jose has performed with the Garden State Philharmonic, Albert Einstein Symphony Orchestra, New York Repertory Orchestra, Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company of Ridgewood, Monmouth Civic Chorus, Staten Island Philharmonic, American Stage Company, Lyric Opera of Bergen County, the Academic Symphony Orchestra and had the privilege of performing with the 2001 National Festival Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, under the direction of Lucas Foss. Admission is FREE, no reservations necessary, and free parking is available at the 23rd Street Parking Deck located on 23rd Street between Summit and Kerrigan Avenues.

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NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS PRESENTS "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD" AT THE ALGONQUIN

NYC: JOHNNY RODGERS PRESENTS "WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD"

NYC: TONY/EMMY WINNER JANE KRAKOWSKI AT FEINSTEIN'S THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: TONY/EMMY WINNER JANE KRAKOWSKI AT FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the return of Tony Award winning actress and TV and film star, Jane Krakowski from Tuesday through Saturday, May 11th through 16th, Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. After a critically-acclaimed, sold-out run last fall, the "30 Rock" star is back. Emmy nominated Jane Krakowski currently stars as "Jenna Maroney" in NBC's Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock". The New Jersey-born beauty is an accomplished actress, dancer and singer with numerous awards and credits to her name from film, theatre and television. She won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics awards for her stunning and sultry portrayal of "Carla" in Broadway's Nine opposite Antonio Banderas, and won an Olivier Award while starring in Guys and Dolls with Ewan McGregor in London's West End. She earned her first Tony nomination for her work in the production of Grand Hotel, and has also starred in Company, Once Upon A Mattress, Tartuffe and Starlight Express. Recently, Krakowski starred in Encores revival of Damn Yankees opposite Sean Hayes. The show has a $60 cover with a $40 food/drink minimum ($25 minimum for the 10:30 PM shows).

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NYC: TERENCE BLANCHARD QUINTET AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

*NYC: TERENCE BLANCHARD QUINTET AT BIRDLAND

Composer and trumpeter Terence Blanchard will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, May 11th through 15th with sets at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Blanchard is one of the most influential jazz musicians and film score masters of his generation, a member of a jazz legacy that has shaped modern jazz. With more than 29 albums and multiple Grammy Awards and nominations to his credit as a musician, Blanchard is even more widely recognized for his work as a composer for film. Director Spike Lee first took note of his performances on the scores for Do the Right Thing and Mo' Better Blues, and subsequently hired Blanchard to compose the score for each of his films since 1991, including Jungle Fever, Malcolm X, Clockers, Summer of Sam, and Inside Man. A New Orleans native, Terence also composed the score for Lee's When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, an HBO documentary special about Hurricane Katrina. In addition to his extensive film work, the trumpeter and bandleader has maintained a long and successful career as a live performer. When Wynton Marsalis left Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1982, Blanchard succeeded him and stayed with the band until 1986. Blanchard's most popular CD is Let's Get Lost, which features his quintet along with top jazz vocalists Diana Krall, Jane Monheit, Dianne Reeves, and Cassandra Wilson. Join us for this very special five-night run, as Terence brings his quintet to the Birdland stage. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: RICHARD PEPENELLA AND "NON TRADITIONAL" CASTING AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: RICHARD PEPENELLA AND "NON TRADITIONAL" CASTING

Richard Pepenella makes his NYC cabaret debut at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, May 13th at 9:30 pm in "My BIG Problem with 'Non Traditional' Casting'". When all the great roles you were made to believe you were "right" for start going to people that you have absolutely nothing in common with... how do you compete? The show features Theresa Rose, Liz Brown and Kendra Kay. It is directed by Brandon Cutrell with Musical Direction by Daniel Lincoln. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: GREG EDELMAN IS "BACK IN TOWN" TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT

NYC: GREG EDELMAN IS "BACK IN TOWN" FOR TWO NIGHTS IN MAY

Greg Edelman brings his show "Back in Town" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday & Friday, May 13th & 14th at 7:30 pm. "Back in Town" is a jaunty new show that just enjoyed a highly successful premiere at Feinstein's in New York City. The title harkens back to those "long ago" nights when people regularly went to see top singers each time they returned to their favorite supper clubs, places like The Empire Room in Chicago, The Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, and The Persian Room in New York City. Gregg approaches his blue chip repertoire, which includes both classics from the Great American Songbook and a few selections of more recent vintage, with genuine affection and a natural, effortless swing. With fourteen Broadway shows and four TONY nominations to his credit, Chicago native Gregg Edelman has starred on Broadway, television and in film for over twenty years. His roles on Broadway in City of Angels, Wonderful Town, 1776 and Les Mis, to mention just a few, have also earned him the Drama Desk Award as well as numerous Outer Critics nominations. His movie credits include Kate Winslet's husband in Little Children and Peter Parker's doctor in Spiderman 2. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING

Fiona Scott-Norman and Tim Ferguson, the acerbic authors of Two Sides of Smoking and The Cheeky Monkey combine forces in a World Premiere of indiscernible proportions, "Channelling" at THE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Tuesday through Sunday, May 11th through 16th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm on Sunday). Significance is anywhere you look for it; in a plastic bag wafting metaphorically on the breeze, the $20 note you find in a forgotten pocket, or Foxtel. Two of Australia's sharpest minds collide to squeeze the meaning of life from a year's television viewing. Channelling has everything; news, views, polemic, quizzes, games, sex, music, philosophy and a man in a dress. WARNING: 'White-Face' makeup may offend. Tickets are $27.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II - BLOG EDITION

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II

I was hoping to send off the new membership cards yesterday to the 2010-2011 members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - several folks have already joined who were not members for 2009-2010, and I know they want to get in on those show discounts as soon as possible. I'm afraid I took a break from working yesterday to attend a family celebration in Queens (not my family actually, but the family of a friend) for Mothers Day. I really am not comfortable going to parties and celebrations at someone else's home, but this was "safe" - it was in a restaurant, just about 75 feet from a subway entrance for any necessary hasty escape - and it was a Columbian restaurant. I could not resist, especially since I dine out so rarely lately.
So, I shall return to the task after this issue goes out, and after I code it up and load it up on the website. I may not get it completed today, since I will be going to the BROADWAY BY THE YEAR 1966 show at THE TOWN HALL tonight, but tomorrow is one of my "free days" and sort of my weekend - two days in a row without publishing a newsletter!

In that connection, I hope as many current members as possible will renew their memberships in the next week or so - we have a very busy June coming up, and by renewing early (all memberships expire on July 5th) I can get a lot of the work done early as well on the website and elsewhere. This year we are including FaceBook addresses to the member listings in addition to website URLS, MySpace addresses and Twitter contacts where applicable. And the Member CD Sales all have to be updated, and the member YouTube links.
Once again, here are the membership levels and costs:
$5 - $19 - SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP (via PayPal only)
$20 - $49 - SILVER MEMBERSHIP
$50 - GOLD MEMBERSHIP
$100 - CRYSTAL MEMBERSHIP
$250 - PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
$500 - DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP
$1000 - DIAMOND SELECT MEMBERSHIP
Full details of benefits for each level of membership are on the website - just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page. 2010-2011 Membership cards will be valid through July 5th, 2011. If you decide to join by check (for over $19), please remember, all checks should be made out simply to STU HAMSTRA and mailed to 676A Ninth Avenue #120, New York, NY 10036.
Or you can donate instantly via PayPal using a credit/debit card for whatever amount you wish! Just click here - from the amount of your donation we can determine the level.

Did you know that all members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE get an additional newsletter on Saturdays, reminding them of all the show/event discounts for the following 10 days, special news and discounts just for members on banners & sidebar ads, as well as advance news that will appear in the Monday newsletter? Check out all membership benefits - just click here!If you are not currently a member, and would like a copy of the MEMBERS ONLY issue that went out on Saturday, May 8th, and included some of our "first thoughts" on the 2010 MAC AWARDS show, just send me a note atstuhamstra@svhamstra.com

See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Join CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for 2010-2011. Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support. Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!
Look for more news on the website, on the blog (http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) and updates, picks & reminders on TWITTER ( http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ).

And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space so the rest will have to wait until Thursday's issue.Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

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HERE &THERE - PART I - BLOG EDITION

HERE &THERE - PART I

I guess we all (at least in the Western Hemisphere) awoke to the news that the much loved Lena Horne had passed away at age 92. In reading some of the bios and obituaries this morning I was struck by the fact that being a pioneer is not always a joy-filled task. Again and again, as Ms. Horne became the first of her race to succeed in various fields of entertainment, she expressed her unhappiness and loneliness. It seemed that each time she discovered that she could only go so far, so moved on the be a pioneer in a new field. One can only wonder where we would be today if it was not for folks like Ms. Horne who saw every obstacle as a challenge, and every success as a step rather than a destination.

I want to once again ask all to remember one of our cabaret icons, Margaret Whiting, in your thoughts and prayers. You might want to send her a note or a card at The Actors Home, 155 West Hudson Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631-1699 - I know they will be appreciated. While she is able to make phone calls, because of her need for rest you are asked not to phone the home.

Quick note received from Scott Siegel about tonight's BROADWAY BY THE YEAR 1966 at THE TOWN HALL: Carole J. Bufford (who was such a great hit when she appeared in one of the TOWN HALL events a few months ago), has been added to cast. She is doing a reprise of her Randy Newman "Under The Covers" show at DON'T TELL MAMA tonight at 7:00 pm, and then will rush over to THE TOWN HALL to sing "What Makes it Happen?" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen from 1966 Tony-Nominated musical Walking Happy. You can still get tickets through TicketMaster, 212-307-4100, http://www.ticketmaster.com/ , or The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm (except Sundays).

Local Illinois musician Bob Acri is celebrating the addition of his song "Sleep Away" to Windows 7 by donating the proceeds of his CD "The Cavalcade of Music Foundation Presents Bob Acri" to the THE SKOKIE THEATRE MUSIC FOUNDATION (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 -http://www.skokietheatre.org/ ). Acri was raised in Chicago, attending Austin High School and becoming a staff pianist for NBC radio and television at age 17. From there he gathered an impressive array of experience, playing for music greats like Harry James, Woody Herman, Carmen McRae and Barbara Steisand. He didn't get the chance to record his own album until the age of 82, when he debuted with "Timeless" featuring the single "Sleep Away". The single was chosen to appear as a sample song on Windows 7, featured on almost all prebuilt PCs. Now, with the increased exposure, Acri would like to give back to the Skokie Theatre Music Foundation. All of the proceeds for "The Cavalcade of Music Foundation Presents Bob Acri" will be donated to the Foundation. CDs are available on http://www.skokietheatre.org/ with a donation to the theatre.

Did you know that 2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIPS start at just $5? Look in the listings below and you will discover a number of shows in the next few weeks giving discounts of $5 or wore - meaning that by just attending one of them, you've gotten you investment back! Check out all membership benefits at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.shtml

If you are looking for my report on the MAC AWARDS GALA on Tuesday night at BB KINGS, I was hoping to have a report for the website and the blog over the weekend, but to complete the report I prefer to have at least a running order (no press materials were available at the show), with performers names and the songs they presented. MAC promised to send one, but it hasn't been received yet. I hate to leave something or someone out, mis-spell a name, mis-credit a song, etc. As soon as the information arrives, will complete our writeup. Follow be on TWITTER to be notified at once when the report is posted on the website and the blog.
Meantime, the list of this year's winners (and a link to those nominated) is posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING @BUTTERFLYCLUB THROUGH SUNDAY

AUS: FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSON IN CHANNELLING

FIONA SCOTT-NORMAN AND TIM FERGUSONFiona Scott-Norman and Tim Ferguson, the acerbic authors of Two Sides of Smoking and The Cheeky Monkey combine forces in a World Premiere of indiscernible proportions, "Channelling" atTHE BUTTERFLY CLUB (204 Bank Street, South Melbourne, VIC - 03 96902000) Tuesday through Sunday, May 11th through 16th at 9:00 pm (8:00 pm on Sunday). Significance is anywhere you look for it; in a plastic bag wafting metaphorically on the breeze, the $20 note you find in a forgotten pocket, or Foxtel. Two of Australia's sharpest minds collide to squeeze the meaning of life from a year's television viewing. Channelling has everything; news, views, polemic, quizzes, games, sex, music, philosophy and a man in a dress. WARNING: 'White-Face' makeup may offend. Tickets are $27.

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO AT RRAZZ ROOM THROUGH MAY 30th

S.F.: WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO

HERE'S WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ....

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Friday, May 14, 2010

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Tuesday, May 11, 2010