CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 2/27/11

Saturday, March 5, 2011

EVEN MORE GREAT CABARET SHOWS HAPPENING TONIGHT! #CABARETMONTH

M.W.: SHERMAN & LEONHART ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Top Shelf Vocalist/Pianist Daryl Sherman and Acoustic Bassist/singer songwriter Jay Leonhart join forces for a special appearance at Cleveland's top jazz clubNIGHTTOWN (12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH - 216-795-0550) on Friday & Saturday, March 4th & 5th. They will be performing music from their recent CDs, a tribute to Johnny Mercer, The Bass Lesson and much more! Expect the unexpected, plus clever, quirky, wistful, romantic, deep and downright funny. Call for exact showtime and cover/minimum information.
L.A.: JIM J. BULLOCK OPENS MARCH IS CABARET MONTH AT STERLING'S
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
STERLING'S UPSTAIRS (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700) is celebrating MARCH IS CABARET MONTH in a big way. The month begins with musical theatre and television star Jim J. Bullock, who brings his all new show "Different: One Man's Musical Journey" to the stage of Sterling's on Saturday, March 5th at 8:00 pm. With musical direction by Gary Mattison and direction by Michael Lorre, the show is not about Bullock's life, as much it is about the different sides of Bullock himself and what it's taken to get to this place in his life. Bullock is long remembered for his co- starring role on the hit TV series Too Close for Comfort; his syndicated talk show with ex-televangelist Tammy Faye (Baker) Messner, his performances in musical theatre and, more recently, in Hairspray both on Broadway and in the U.S. National Tour. Call for cover/minimum information.
L.A.AREA: OPERA, ART AND MYSTICS AT TAMARA'S VIEUX CARRE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Opera songstress Sheryl Smith has a very special performance this Saturday evening, March 5th at 6:00 pm at TAMARA'S VIEUX CARRE (333 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA - 949-497-4332). You are invited to join her amidst the fog, costumes and masks to celebrate a Venetian Carnivale, featuring the latest work from Laguna Beach artist, Sue Winner while listening to Sheryl. Shayla Vie will be on hand for those of you who are daring enough to look into her crystal ball and cards. Call for cover/minimum information.
SF: JOEY ARIAS & SHERRY VINE AT THE RRAZZ
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Joey Arias and Sherry Vine will appear on Friday & Saturday, March 4th & 5th at 10:30 pm at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) . In 1999, Sherry teamed up with the legendary Joey Arias to create StarLust. In 2002, they were invited to premiere their new extravaganza, SINsation, in Sydney, AUS for The Mardi Gras Festival and then took the show to Berlin. Since then SINsation has been seen worldwide. They ended their trilogy with The Greatest Hits in Berlin. Sherry premiered her first solo-cabaret show, The Way of Love, at B.K.A. Theatre in Berlin in 2003 and followed this with Funkalicious Fantasy at Big Eden. Mature Audiences Only. There is a $27.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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MORE GREAT CABARET SHOWS HAPPENING TONIGHT! #CABARETMONTH

NY STATE: PSYCHOTHERAPIST/PERFORMER DELIVERS SERIOUS FUN
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Singer, comic and real-life psychotherapist Jude Treder-Wolff performs CRAZYTOWN: brains gone wild, her new 1-woman, storytelling-style show at CHARLES B. WANG CENTER SUNY (100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY - 631-632-6320) on Saturday March 5th at 7:00 pm with musical direction and co-songwriter Wells Hanley. In the show, Jude Treder-Wolff explores what's crazy about "normal" life and why there is no such thing as an ordinary moment. Jude previously presented "Thursday Nite Psychotherapy Group Show", a weekly comedy/cabaret variety show, in 2004-2005 at ROSE'S TURN in Greenwich Village, NY. In the past few years, Treder-Wolff has raised thousands of dollars through private benefit performances customized to the mission of various not-for-profits, including Habitat For Humanity's Operation Home Delivery program for New Orleans survivors of Hurricane Katrina, Creativity For Peace in Santa Fe, NM, and TimeForTeens in Southampton, NY. Tickets are $20 available through Smarttix: .
PA: "CABARET REDEFINED 2" AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Four very talented, engaging singers Barbara Gurskey, Rand Hubiak, Lisa Sherman and Michael Traupman, with Bob Egan on piano, present "Cabaret Redefined 2" at BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225) on Saturday, March 5th at 8:30 pm. "Cabaret Redefined 2" is a night of music with an eclectic mix of songs from current music back to the 1920s, covering Pop, Jazz, Broadway and Contemporary music. There is 'something for everyone' in this fun show, celebrating great music! There is a $20 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
BOS: CHARMAINE CLAMOR: SINGING FOR THE PRESIDENT...AND YOU
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
In honor of her recent command performance for President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, who loves romantic songs, at Manila's Malacanang Palace, Charmaine Clamor will perform timeless serenade from the Philippines at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, March 5th at 7:30 pm. She will share several of her "jazzipino" creations in her native language of Tagalog, as well as songs in English and Spanish. Call for cover/minimum information.
N.E.: WILL MCMILLAN AND DOUG HAMMER AT ART/WORD
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

On Saturday, March 5th at 7:30 pm, ART/Word presents Lyrical Visions at the Wedeman Gallery in the YAMAWAKI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER AT LASELL COLLEGE (47 Myrtle Avenue, Newton, MA) . "ART/Word is an artists' collaborative which first came together in 1981. Each ART/Word event is an illustrated celebration of artwork specifically created for a chosen theme. This year's show, Lyrical Visions, uses song lyrics as a creative starting point - and has inspired a mix of illustration, photography and three dimensional art. Each piece is an original work of art displayed with the text of the song lyrics that inspired it. This year Fischer has invited singer Will McMillan and pianist Doug Hammer to craft a set of music inspired by color and art. Admission is free. A full schedule of the ART/Word event can be found athttp://www.digitalfisch.com/lyricalvisons/lyricalvisions

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NYC: SHEPLEY METCALF RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING IRRESISTIBLE"
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
The Boston-based singer Shepley Metcalf who, last year, was the first American to record and perform a new trove of songs by the lyricist Fran Landesman, is bringing back her critically acclaimed Landesman tribute to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for an exclusive four-show engagement in March. "Something Irresistible," featuring songs by Landesman and the British jazz composer Simon Wallace, performs Wednesday March 2nd at 7:00 pm; Saturday March 5th at 9:30 pm; Saturday March 19th at 7:30 pm, and Sunday March 20th at 4:00 pm. She is backed by her music director and arranger Ron Roy on piano, Chris Rathbun on bass and Gene Roma on drums. The show includes 15 new songs from the mercurial tunesmith who withdrew to London in the mid-60's represent a stunning expansion of her discography, which, in recent decades has had very few additions. Landesman is best known for her widely admired standards "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most," and "The Ballad of the Sad Young Men." There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA'S IN 2011
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye are teaming up for more evenings of "Just POW!" in "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, March 4rd & 26th, both shows at 8:30 pm. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/daughter team in show biz history. David Maiocco as Mort Lindsay will musical direct. "Judy and Liza Together Again" recently premiered in Ft Lauderdale to great acclaim and marked the first pairing of these two remarkable talents. There is a $20 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.
NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER LANE GARDNER ONE NIGHT ONLY
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Singer/songwriter Lane Gardner spins a vibrant mix of experience and artistry into a rich, authentic voice both deeply personal and archetypal all at once at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 pm. She weaves a musical fusion from her diverse background as a session singer, her classical training and early career as a professional opera singer, her passion for world music and native drumming, and fascination with folklore and the bardic traditions that reflect our shared experiences through story and song. Lane brings the whole of herself to the table, both lyrically and musically, writing songs that are equally simple and complex; rich in contradiction, celebrating the many facets of life- sometimes unsavory, often breathtaking - yet always fully human and alive. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: URBAN STAGES TO PRESENT 'MUSICAL LEGENDS'
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
URBAN STAGES (259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212 421-1380) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical 70 minute tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole as performed by Roz White, Gretchen Reinhagen, Cleve Douglass and Janice Hall from February 24th through March 13th. On Saturday, March 5th, at 7:00 pm: Nat 'King' Cole: Unforgettable Smooth Grooves, starring Cleve Douglass, directed by Lee Summers with musical direction by Tony Romano on guitar and featuring Phil Palombi on bass, and Matt Kane on percussion. Tickets are $25 per show or $40 for two shows in one night and are available atwww.Smarttix.com or by calling 212 868-4444

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Thursday, March 3, 2011

CHI: THE WORLD OF SUSAN WERNER AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: THE WORLD OF SUSAN WERNER AT DAVENPORT'S
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

"The World of Susan Werner" will be performed at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - / ) for three Thursdays in March - The 3rd, at 7:30 pm, and March 10th & 17th at 8:00 pm. The show stars Duncan Moore, Alma Mendoza, Mark Fernandez and Meredith Freyre, with Beckie Menzie as musical director. Rob Lindley lending his directorial talents. (Susan is not performing but sends her love). Chicago-based songwriter Susan Werner is a master of many genres, including folk, jazz, classic songbook and pop. They are all delivered with sassy wit and easy Midwestern accessibility. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NJ: BOB EGAN'S WEEKLY SHOWCASE NIGHT IN ASBURY PARK

NJ: BOB EGAN'S WEEKLY SHOWCASE NIGHT IN ASBURY PARK
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

The next Bob Egan's Showcase Night will be held at TIM McLOONE'S SUPPER CLUB (1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ - 732-774-1400 ) on Thursday, March 3rd at 8:00 pm. Bob hosts this talent showcase, featuring six to eight performers each show. This week, Bob and the gang will celebrate the music of Hollywood with a special pre-Academy Awards showcase! Performers include: Carla Simpson, Rand Hubiak, Lisa Sherman, Bruce Clough, Barbara Gurskey, Stephen Belfatti, Andrez Fredericks, Erica Kostyz, Janie Lee, Jack Cosgrove, John DePalma and Molly Spanarkle. Piano bar and open mic follows the show in the lounge. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: URBAN STAGES TO PRESENT 'MUSICAL LEGENDS'

NYC: URBAN STAGES TO PRESENT 'MUSICAL LEGENDS'
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

URBAN STAGES (259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212 421-1380) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical 70 minute tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole as performed by Roz White, Gretchen Reinhagen, Cleve Douglass and Janice Hall from February 24th through March 13th. On Thursday, March 3rd, at 7:00 pm: Pearl Bailey ... By Request, starring Roz White with Gary Vincent, directed by Tom Jones with musical direction by William A. Knowles and featuring Mike Mitchell on piano. Tickets are $25 per show or $40 for two shows in one night and are available at www.Smarttix.com or by calling 212 868-4444

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NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS IN MARCH TO THE BEECHMAN

NYC: JOAN RIVERS RETURNS IN MARCH TO THE BEECHMAN
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday, March 3rd at 8:00 pm; Tuesday, March 8th at 8:00 pm;Wednesdays, March 23rd & 30th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $40 and should be purchased at www.spincyclenyc.com or 212-352-3101. Rivers presents an evening of her newest and most outrageous riffs on Hollywood, pop culture, celebrities, reality TV and award show fashions. Rivers delivers a raunchy, politically incorrect evening of stand-up comedy. Pre-show, Lance Cruce entertains at the piano. A portion of the proceeds going to Joan Rivers' favorite charities: God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs for the Blind. A full dinner menu and bar are available. There is a $15 per person food/drink minimum.
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NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA!
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show takes place every Thursday evening at 11:00 pm atTHE MIDTOWN THEATER AT HA! COMEDY CLUB (163 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-977-3884 - ). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. This week, March 3rd, the show will celebrate the upcoming Broadway Beauty Pageant, featuring performances by past winner Anthony Hollock (Hair, Broadway and London) and an appearance by current contestant Brandon Rubendall (Spiderman). Also on hand to perform will be Phil Putnam, Eric Sisco and B.J. Scahill. Phil Putnam is a NYC singer/songwriter. Putnam is represented by 8 albums (available on itunes) and will offer and evening of his original material on March 12th at The Duplex. B.J. Scahill has been featured in the national company of Evita and has starred in regional productions of Les Miserables and Jesus Christ Superstar. Audience members will also have the opportunity to win tickets to a screening of the upcoming film Carmen 3D. The ground breaking film of the world's most popular opera open in theaters March 4th. The performances are followed by open mic that goes until 2:00 am. There is no cover charge for this event. Donations will be collected for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS .

NYC: "BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL" AT THE TRIAD THURSDAYS THROUGH APRIL 21st

NYC: "BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL" AT THE TRIAD
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

On Thursday, February 10th at 9:00 pm, the MAC award-winning, "Broadway's Next H!T Musical" brings back the glitz and glam to the Upper West Side's THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) with New York's only unscripted theatrical awards show. The show continues every Thursday through April 21st. Taking suggestions from the audience, the cast of Broadway's Next H!T Musical brings to life an actual mock awards show, complete with made-up show tunes and genuinely witty banter, followed by the a performance of the evening's "Phony" Award Winning musical. Here is how it works: (1) The first act is a fancy award ceremony, spotlighting four of the year's "Best Musical" nominees (made up on-the-spot, based on audience-created song titles.) (2) The second act is the entire "winning" musical based on the audience favorite nominee from act one. This unscripted, fully improvised award show extravaganza is hosted by Greg Triggs and features an amazing cast including Robert Z. Grant, Kobi Libii, Deb Rabbai, Stefan Schick, Rob Schiffmann, Rebecca Vigil with Eric March and Andrew Resnick on piano. Broadway's Next H!T Musical is presented by Strategic Entertainment NYC in association with Ralph Buckley. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MYCHELLE COLLEARY & MICHELLE COLLIER TOGETHER AGAIN

NYC: MYCHELLE COLLEARY & MICHELLE COLLIER TOGETHER AGAIN
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A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Mychelle Colleary & Michelle Collier, both critically acclaimed and MAC nominated, present an evening of entertaining song and story, new material and signature songs at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm. Mychelle Colleary is a four-time MAC Award (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) nominee for Outstanding Jazz Vocalist, Gold Medal winner at the International Festival of Music, and San Francisco's first female Queen of the Hop. Michelle Collier recently performed her acclaimed solo show, "A Tribute to the Hollywood Blondes" featuring blockbuster songs performed by stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood through present day, including tributes to Ginger Rogers, Betty Hutton, Jane Powell, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day, Shirley Jones, Madeline Kahn and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: JOI DANIELLE PRICE IN METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

NYC: JOI DANIELLE PRICE IN METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Joi Danielle Price makes her debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with two performances of her show "Unfiltered", on Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 6th at 9:30 pm. Unfiltered is an exploration of music that holds back nothing and reveals everything, for better or for worse. Joi Danielle Price takes you through the most works of Henry Mancini, Harold Arlen, Alanis Morissette and variety of others in between in her cabaret debut. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Program whose credits include Ragtime: The Musical (National Tour) and Mamma Mia! (Broadway and National Tour), various readings and regional theater. She is an accomplished dancer, musician, and teacher of Music Together. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

S.F.: PAULA WEST & THE GEORGE MESTERHAZY QUARTET AT RRAZZ THROUGH MARCH 13th #CABARETMONTH

S.F.: PAULA WEST & THE GEORGE MESTERHAZY QUARTET AT RRAZZ
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Jazz vocalist Paula West will be moving into the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) for her annual 8-week residency, Wednesdays through Sundays, January 19th through March 13th, with a special opening night show scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th. Paula West has captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike from coast to coast. Known and respected for her creative and distinct repertoire, West adds her own depth and drama to whichever song she chooses for the moment, creating whole new frameworks of meaning for American favorites. Without fail, the songs come from a place of sincerity. Showtimes and cover charges vary each night, so check the RRAZZ website for full details.

L.A.: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA: UNSUNG IRVING BERLIN #CABARETMONTH

L.A.: KRITZERLAND AT THE GARDENIA: UNSUNG IRVING BERLIN
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Kritzerland at the Gardenia presents The Sherman Brothers Album on Wednesday, March 2nd starting at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ). The evening features a treasure-trove of rare songs from the Bruce Kimmel-produced album Unsung Irving Berlin. The cast features Dan Callaway (Broadway National Company: The Phantom of the Opera); Juliana Hansen (Millie, Thoroughly Modern Millie, first national tour); Jane Noseworthy (Carrie in Reprise's Carousel; Disney: The Princess and the Frog); Kevin Symons (George in Rubicon's She Loves Me; off-Broadway: Wicked City Blues); Jessica Keenan Wynn (Los Angeles and Laguna: Life Could Be A Dream); Melody Hollis (Broadway: Susan in Irving Berlin's White Christmas) and special guest Jonelle Allen. Music Director will be A. J. Robb. As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice. Kritzerland at The Gardenia shows happen on the first Wednesday of every month (except for January). Cover charge is $15 with a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

CHI: KATERINA'S COMPOSERS STUDIO HOSTED BY JEANNIE TANNER #CABARETMONTH

CHI: KATERINA'S COMPOSERS STUDIO HOSTED BY JEANNIE TANNER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

On Wednesday, March 2nd, Katerina's Composers Studio, hosted by Jeannie Tanner, continues at KATERINA'S CLUB (1920 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL - 773-348-7592 - ) from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. This monthly showcase features singer/songwriters and composers from the Chicago area. This month the showcase will feature the gifted composers Ami Saraiya, Jodi Jean Amble and Stephanie Rogers, with special guests June Shellene & Sarah G (from Jenny Dragon). There will be performances by all of the artists, along with conversations with these singer-songwriters. Host Jeannie Tanner will interview the artists during the evening and open up the discussions, taking audience questions. The highlight of these shows continues to be the "improv songwriting" segment - as the songwriters take suggestions from the audience to compose on-the-spot. There us a $7 cover.

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA WITH ALL-STAR CAST OF GUESTS #CABARETMONTH

NYC: WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Dana Lorge hosts "Wednesday Night at the Iguana" every week at 8:00 pm atIGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454 - ). Each week this comedy and musical variety show will feature special guest stars. This week's event, on Wednesday, March 2nd, guests are Frank Torren, Jackie Draper, Rita Ellis Hammer, Nikki MacCallum, Mike Toro, Michelle Collier, Mychelle Collery, Richard Koons, Barbara Porteus Helena Grenot, Bobbie Horowitz, Corky, Stephen Hanks, Corrine Sowers Adler and John Leone with Barry Levitt on keyboard, Saadi Zain on bass. There is a $12 cover, no minimum.

NYC: AMY BETH WILLIAMS AND THE DARYL KOJAK TRIO TONIGHT #CABARETMONTH

NYC: AMY BETH WILLIAMS AND THE DARYL KOJAK TRIO
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Amy Beth Williams performs with the Daryl Kojak Trio at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, March 2nd at 9:30 pm and Wednesday, March 23rd at 9:30 pm. Her show "Once in Love with Amy" provides an edgy elegant theatrical cabaret evening with songs from the musical theatre as well as pop standards. She takes the audience on a journey from joy to despair and back to joy, all having to do with relationships of all kinds, lovers, friends, and family. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SHEPLEY METCALF RETURNS WITH "SOMETHING IRRESISTIBLE" #CABARETMONTH

NYC: KIM SMITH IN "MISFIT" AT THE BEECHMAN 3 WEDNESDAYS IN MARCH

NYC: KIM SMITH IN "MISFIT" AT THE BEECHMAN IN MARCH
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Award-winning Australian performer Kim Smith will perform for 3 Wednesdays in March at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909), March 2nd, 9th & 16th. The show is directed by Christian Coulson, with piano accompaniment by Jerry Steichen. Fitting in isn't easy in this saccharine world of unwavering morals and processed celebrity -- but why try? Kim will take you by the hand and lead you through ruins of disfigured pop and glimmering period treasures, as he mischievously proves that misfits have more fun. Singing in German, French and English, Mr. Smith reinterprets works by Weimar-era composers, and modern-day artists alike, including: Friedrich Hollaender, Bjork, the Supremes, Kylie Minogue, Hanns Eisler, and myriad glittering others in conjuring the decadence and decay of 1920's Berlin. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: HARLEM BLUES & JAZZ QUARTET

NYC: MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY: HARLEM BLUES & JAZZ QUARTET TODAY 1 PM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY continues at ST. PETER'S CHURCH - LIVING ROOM (Lexington Avenue at 54th Street, NYC - ) every Wednesday. This long-running series was created by Edmund Anderson and is now produced by Ronny Whyte and Joan Uttal Anderson, Production Consultant. The next show is on Wednesday, March 2nd and will feature THE HARLEM BLUES & JAZZ QUARTET with Fred Staton - Tenor Sax, Reynold Zeke Mullins - Piano, Michael Max Fleming - Bass and Jackie Williams - Drums. Performances are at 1:00 pm, $10 donation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

NYC: MAUDE MAGGART DECLARES "EVERYBODY'S DOIN' IT" THROUGH MARCH 12th

NYC: MAUDE MAGGART DECLARES "EVERYBODY'S DOIN' IT"
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Vocalist Maude Maggart, who first captivated Oak Room audiences six years ago with her "transformative interpretations" of the Great American Songbook, returns to the THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331) on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm (with late shows on Friday & Saturday at 11:00 pm) through March 12th with a new show exploring varieties of romantic experience, performing such Sinatra classics as "The Lady Is A Tramp," "The Best is Yet To Come" and "I Wished On The Moon"; two by Stephen Sondheim, "More" and "Everybody Says Don't," and from the 20s, an iconic era for Maude, "A New Kind of Man with a New Kind of Love for Me," among others. Maude will be accompanied on piano by John Boswell. There is a $50 cover plus either a $30 food/drink minimum or a $60 prix fixe dinner.

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NYC: SHANNON DARIN: THE REAL SEX & THE CITY AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: SHANNON DARIN: THE REAL SEX & THE CITY
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Shannon Darin brings her show "The REAL Sex & The City" to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for one night only on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. Shannon has dated, she has mated and found out that it is truly overrated! You may be shocked by what you hear or you may feel right at home. Either way, you will laugh your head off! She claims that this is the truth of what it's like to date in NYC and every possible way to do it! It's dirty, its raw, but most importantly, it's down right hysterical. There is a $10 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KURT ELLING QUARTET WITH JOHN MCLEAN AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: KURT ELLING QUARTET WITH JOHN MCLEAN
Celebrating his most recent release, "The Gate" (Concord - 2/8/11), Kurt Elling returns to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with his quartet and special guest John McLean Tuesday through Saturday, March 1st through 5th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. A rarity among jazz vocalists, the Grammy winner Mr. Elling was planning an academic career, but discovered jazz and took to it naturally. Deeply influenced by singer and poet, Mark Murphy, Elling began to develop his idiosyncratic scat style in the smaller clubs of Chicago. As the natural heir to jazz pioneers Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure, and Jon Hendricks, Elling is the contemporary voice in vocalese. Whether it be Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, or Dexter Gordon, Elling's vocalized interpretation is flawless, and upon Blue Note's reception of Elling's demo, "Close Your Eyes" was released in 1995. He began to get attention from jazz press, not only for his talent and original style, but also his choice in sidemen, which include Laurence Hobgood and Paul Wertico for a time. There is a $30/$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS IN MARCH THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night in March at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE JP JOFRE NEW TANGO QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM AT 9 PM - ONE SHOW ONLY

NYC: THE JP JOFRE NEW TANGO QUARTET AT THE IRIDIUM AT 9 PM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents the JP Jofre New Tango Quartet atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Tuesday, March 1st at 9:00 pm. One of the true young masters of the bandoneon, composer JP Jofre is performing at Iridium after his recents 2 sold out performances. Brimming with energy, JP Jofre's music has been getting the attention of the international press and captivated audiences at the recent Heineken Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico, where he played alongside such star Paquito D'Rivera Reviews have also noted JP Jofre's exquisite abilities as a player of tango's quintessential instrument: the bandoneon. Mr. Jofre has performed as a soloist with the Westchester Jazz Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of San Juan Argentina, the Manhattan Camerata and many others. His skills as a performer have earned Mr. Jofre Argentina's highly competitive National Arts Grant to study with legendary Astor Piazzolla's Sextet bandoneon player, Julio Pane in Buenos Aires. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: THE JT PROJECT AT THE IRIDIUM AT 7 PM TONIGHT - 1 SHOW ONLY

NYC: THE JT PROJECT AT THE IRIDIUM AT 7 PM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $10 OFF THE COVER

SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents "The JT Project" at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. "The JT Project" has been called a link between the young hip-hop generation and the classic genre we call jazz. "The JT Project" is a collaboration between 20-year-old Jacob Webb and 21-year-old Todd Schefflin. The duo met at in school and began working together two years ago picking up gigs wherever possible. It mushroomed in 2009, when Jacob and Todd headed into the studio with dreams of their collaboration creating a 21st century Jazz/R&B/Hip Hop unique mix. That "mix" can be heard throughout Love Passion Correspondence. The band members of "The JT Project" have over 30 years of musical experience combined. They have played with some of the most established artist in Jazz, R&B, and Hip/hop including: Kenny Garrett, Mulgrew Miller, and Cheryl Pepsi Riley. Todd Schefflin has even performed in a private event for President Bill Clinton. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: DEB BERMAN WITH SEAN HARKNESS METROPOLITAN ROOM - TONIGHT ONLY

NYC: DEB BERMAN WITH SEAN HARKNESS METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
After successful performances at The Metropolitan Room and Don't Tell Mama in 2010, Deb Berman, accompanied by guitarist, Sean Harkness, return with her show ALL IN GOOD TIME to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 pm. The pair will merrily romp through songs about life, love and the pursuit of time-well-spent set to music by John Mayer, George & Ira, Thelonius, Laura Nyro and others. The show also features a custom-written title song, (All in Good Time), by composer Barry Levitt and lyricist Peter Napolitano. The show is directed by Susan Winter. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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Monday, February 28, 2011

A NEW "SUE'S VIEWS, REVIEWS & NEWS COLUMN JUST POSTED ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE

We just posted a new "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column by Sue Matsuki on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE -http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - In her column of Monday, February 28th, Sue discusses show "Use of Image Protoco." There are also two reviews, some general news and some special "Sue's News" items.

The Monday issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE was sent out today to our 2700+ subscribers (free) and is now posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ . In this issue's HERE & THERE section, I discuss "retiring" - your thoughts and comments are solicited.

You can subscribe to this twice-weekly newsletter by simply sending an e-mail with the single word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line tostuhamstra@svhamstra.com - please include your name and city in the body of the email - for statistical purposes.

SOME GALA TICKETS FOR FRIDAY STILL AVAILABLE - ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ON THE WEB: Friday, March 4th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE, the 4th Annual MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA produced by Tom Stajmiger. Tracy Stark is musical director for this year's show. In the cast are:

Karen Akers (Multi-Award winning Broadway/Cabaret star)
Sally Mayes (Broadway/cabaret star and Tony nominee)
Laurel Masse (founding member of Manhattan Transfer, Bistro Award winner for Best Jazz Vocalist)
Julie Reyburn (Multi MAC, BISTRO, NIGHTLIFE Award winner)
Johnny Rodgers (Nightlife, MAC and Bistro Award Winner)
Lucia Spina (Broadway: Legally Blonde, South Pacific, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Les Miserables)
Gabrielle Stravelli (Bistro Award Winner - Performer on the Rise)
Jim VanSlyke (Singer/Songwriter/ Voice Teacher)
(As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change without notice.)

Tickets are on sale now - limited seating - don't delay! TO ORDER TICKETS USING PAYPAL OR CHECK CLICK HERE:

http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1tkt.shtml

No reservations will be taken by the club - no tickets sold the day of the show - no tickets available at the door. You MUST order on line using the URL above.

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

STU

ON JULY 6, 2010 WE STARTED OUR 21st YEAR OF PROMOTING THE ART & ARTISTS OF CABARET

SPREAD THE WORD - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH!

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L.A.: SINGER & SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT VITELLO'S

L.A.: SINGER & SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT VITELLO'S

Singer and songwriter Scott Snapp performs at VITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-754-8700) on Monday, February 28th at 9:00 pm. His show, titled "Without the Music," celebrates his new CD of the same name and features backup singers and a six-piece combo. This is Snapp's third appearance of a national tour that includes additional engagements in New York as well as San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Ohio and Pennsylvania. "Without the Music" is the story of one man's life growing up in Ohio. The album features 12 songs, including nine written by Snapp and a handful of covers of American Standards. Call for cover/minimum information.

FLA: NEW CABARET VENUE FEATURES MONDAY NIGHT CABARET

FLA: NEW CABARET VENUE FEATURES MONDAY NIGHT CABARET

Andrea Canny hosts and performs in "Blowin' Broadway!", a weekly Monday night cabaret at MR. SISTER'S (5310 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL - 407-545-2467) from 7:00 to 10:00 pm (2 sets). John DeHaas is on the Piano. The club/restaurant is the hottest new venue in town and the Monday events showcase the amazing "Broadway level talent" found in Orlando, as well as members of the casts of touring companies. Andrea especially highlights local talent that has relocated from the Broadway stages. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: "ARE YOU WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW?" AT MAMA'S

NYC: "ARE YOU WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW?" AT MAMA'S
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

A new song series will begin at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Monday night, February 28th at 7:00 pm. 'Are You Working On Something New?' features actors from the Broadway community singing all new songs by new writers. Every song showcased in Monday's show is written by a BMI Musical Theatre Workshop participant! The show is a benefit for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS . Hosted by William TN Hall and Mark T Evans (TNT Music) the show will feature new songs by Gary Apple, Adam Cohen, Mark T Evans, Patrick Gallagher, William TN Hall, Jake Honoroff, Timothy Huang, Dave Hudson, Eric Kubo, Emmy Laybourne, Paul Libman, Jim Merritt, Andy Roninson and Katya Stanislavskaya. Robin Baxter, Hayley Carlucci, Sarah Corey, Josh Franklin and John A. Saunders with musical direction by Mark T Evans. It is directed by Fred Tessler. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT TONIGHT - GUESTS TBA

NYC: KIM SMITH HOSTS VAUXHALL KABARETT

Kim Smith is currently serving as as resident host of "Vauxhall Kabarett," a late-night musicale at VLADA LOUNGE (331 West 51st Street, NYC - 212-974-8030 - ) every Monday night starting at 10:30 pm. Taking inspiration from both 1920s Berlin boy-bars and 1950s New York nightlife, Vauxhall features taut, shirtless bar boys, absinthe cocktails and a glittering parade of musical guests. This weeks guests, on Monday, February 28th, are TBA. As usual, Kim will play host and sing of pop-tastic Weimar heartbreak, to the piano accompaniment of Steven Ray Watkins. There is no cover charge.

NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI EVERY MONDAY NIGHT

NYC: THE HAPPY HOUR SALON AT IDO SUSHI

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "The Happy Hour Salon" open-mic at IDO SUSHI (29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177 - ) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. On Monday, February 28th, Bronwyn will present another "Shakespeare Soiree!" with co-host Barbara Mundy, with Jerry Scott at the Piano. Take the Shakespeare Challenge! Relate your performance to a Shakespearean character or theme .. very easy ... it all works .. it is the human condition and the time for love! Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

NYC: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED EXTENDED FOR ELEVENTH PERFORMANCE TONIGHT

NYC: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED EXTENDED FOR ELEVENTH PERFORMANCE

Following ten sold out shows, THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED for an eleventh installment, on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 pm. Sondheim Unplugged features an array of Broadway and Cabaret's most dynamic performers, celebrating the work of Broadway's most beloved and prolific composer, accompanied by piano only. Each evening is hosted by Director/Producer Phil Geoffrey Bond (MAC/Bistro/Nightlife Award Winner). The cast on February 28th includes Kristy Cates, Eric Comstock, Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Natalie Douglas, Michelle Dowdy, Barbara Fasano, Lorinda Lisitza, Phyllis Pastore, Christine Pedi, Julie Reyburn, Sarah Rice and Nicholas Rodriguez. Musical Direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: URBAN STAGES TO PRESENT TWO 'MUSICAL LEGENDS' TONIGHT

NYC: URBAN STAGES TO PRESENT 'MUSICAL LEGENDS'

URBAN STAGES (259 West 30th Street, NYC - 212 421-1380) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical 70 minute tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole as performed by Roz White, Gretchen Reinhagen, Cleve Douglass and Janice Hall from February 24th through March 13th. On Monday, February 28th, at 7:00 pm: Grand Illusions: The Music of Marlene Dietrich, starring Janice Hall, directed by Peter Napolitano with musical direction by Paul Trueblood and featuring Ritt Henn on bass. At 9:00 pm: Special Kaye: A Tribute To The Incomparable Kaye Ballard, starring Gretchen Reinhagen, directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction by David Gaines and featuring Tom Hubbard on bass and Donna Kelly on percussion. Tickets are $25 per show or $40 for two shows in one night and are available at www.Smarttix.com or by calling 212 868-4444

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