CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 7/17/11

Saturday, July 23, 2011

PA: CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE TONIGHT

PA: CHRISTINE ANDREAS AT BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE

Christine Andreas returns to BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET(6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225 ) on Saturday, July 23rd at 8:30 pm, direct from Broadway where she played the role of Jacqueline in the Olivier award winning production of "LA CAGE AUX FOLLES" starring Kelsey Grammar & Douglas Hodge. She received nation-wide raves starring as Margaret Johnson in the 55 week national tour of the multiple Tony Award winning musical, "THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA." Best known for her work on the Broadway stage, Ms. Andreas burst onto the New York theatre scene starring a Eliza Doolittle in the 20th Anniversary production of "MY FAIR LADY", garnering the Theatre World Award. Ms. Andreas received two Tony nominations as Laurey in "OKLAHOMA!" at the Palace Theatre and as Frankie Frayne in "ON YOUR TOES" directed by the legendary George Abbott. She created the role of Marguerite St. Just on Broadway in "THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL." There is a $40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

CHI: HILARY ANN FELDMAN ENCORE PERFORMANCES AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: HILARY ANN FELDMAN ENCORE PERFORMANCES AT DAVENPORT'S

Vocalist Hilary Ann Feldman returns to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) with her acclaimed show "Hollywood & Broadway: A Fine Romance" for two encore performances on Saturdays, July 23rd & 30th at 8:00 pm. About the time Eddie Cantor was 'Makin' Whoopee', a young Hollywood spotted Old Dame Broadway across a crowded country. He flirted with her until she could resist no longer. Thus began a beautiful relationship - filled with creativity, intrigue and, of course, romance - that has lasted nearly a century. Experience this unique and remarkable tale, beautifully told through backstage stories, delectable anecdotes, and the best music of both worlds. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA'S TONIGHT

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA'S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye are teaming up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 )) on Saturday, July 23rd 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. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret )a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit )"A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $22 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: BRITISH TV STAR MELANIE STACE "STEPPIN OUT" AT THE MET

NYC: BRITISH TV STAR MELANIE STACE "STEPPIN OUT"

British TV star Melanie Stace makes her New York concert debut at the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 )) with final performance on Saturday, July 23rd at 9:30 pm. Acclaimed for her roles on the West End, British television, and, for five seasons in Seattle and San Francisco in "Teatro ZinZanni," Stace premieres a new show "Steppin' Out," backed by a four-piece band led by the pianist and music director Doug Oberhamer. A widely recognized television personality in her native Britain, Stace alternates between concerts and theatre on the West Coast and in London. "Steppin' Out" features a widely eclectic repertoire of songs that swing liberally between contemporary and vintage musical and show business reference points. From James Taylor to Irving Berlin and Doris Fisher, to Billy Joel and Billie Holiday, Harry Connick Jr., Vernon Duke, Leon Russell and, of all things, Odyssey, Stace brings a nightclub/big band sensibility to songs that she says are "musically and emotionally all over the map." Her quartet, led by Doug Oberhamer, includes Greg Chudzik on bass, Tony Romano on guitar, and Eric Halvorson on drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC CONTINUES AT MAMA'S IN JULY - MUST SEE CABARET

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC CONTINUES AT MAMA'S IN JULY
MEMBER DISCOUNT )$5 OFF THE COVER

Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2011" All Request Show toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC )212-757-0788 )). Performances in July are on Saturdays, July 2nd at 8:30 pm; July 9th at 8:30 pm; July 16th & 23rd at 8:00 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 $20 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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Friday, July 22, 2011

NYC: THE GARY NEGBAUR GOES SOLO TONIGHT AT TOMI JAZZ

NYC: THE GARY NEGBAUR GOES SOLO AT TOMI JAZZ

Gary Negbaur will be performing a solo show of all original material at TOMI JAZZ (239 East 53rd Street, NYC - 646-497-1254) on Friday, July 22nd with sets from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Pianist/singer/ songwriter Gary Negbaur has toured across the USA, Europe and Australia wowing audiences with his heartfelt and often humorous originals along with his innovative arrangements of standards. His recordings include a CD of original music (Let Me Explain) as well as a critically acclaimed solo album of standards (Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat) and a children's CD (Max's Family Band). In addition to performing, Gary writes music for theater and film, and many of his songs are performed and recorded by other singers. There is a $10 charge and a $10 minimum.

FL: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM THROUGH JULY 30th

FL: JEFF HARNAR AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Multiple award winner Jeff Harnar will be returning to the THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, July 22nd & 23rd and 29th & 30th. Jeff Harnar An award-winning cabaret, concert and recording artist, Harnar appeared at Carnegie Hall in both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward centennial galas and comes to the Colony directly from his sold-out Town Hall Cole Porter concert with Andrea Marcovicci. In addition to some of his favorites by Cole Porter, Mr. Harnar's Colony appearance will include standards and surprises from the Great American Songbook. Television credits include The 1959 Broadway Songbook (PBS) and as the singing host of "Gershwin on Ice" starring Dorothy Hamill (A&E). He has four solo CD's in release and has won 3 MAC Awards and 4 Back Stage Bistro Awards. There is a $110 cover for dinner & show; $70 for show only.
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PA: JEANNE MACDONALD CELEBRATES MISS PEGGY LEE IN NEW HOPE

PA: JEANNE MACDONALD CELEBRATES MISS PEGGY LEE

In her award winning show "Come Back To Me," on Friday, July 22nd at 8:30 pm, acclaimed cabaret artist Jeanne MacDonald brings to BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA- )215-862-5225) her glowing celebration of Miss Peggy Lee, sharing classics like 'Fever,' 'Black Coffee' and 'It's A Good Day' as well as some of Lee's lesser known material. With multi-talented Rick Jensen as arranger/ musical director of the trio, MacDonald proves herself an artist with both the sensibility and sensitivity to convey the essence of this legend, weaving her spell with finesse. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: THE KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH

NYC: THE KITANO PRESENTS JOYCE BREACH

Jazz vocalist Joyce Breach will appear for one night only at THE KITANO HOTEL'S GARDEN CAFE (66 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-885-7119) on Friday, July 22nd with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. She will be joined by Jon Weber on piano and Neal Miner on bass. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC GOES WEEKLY: HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO

NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC GOES WEEKLY: HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

METROJAM, the monthly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ), will have its next show on Friday, July 22nd at 10:00 pm, featuring host Jenna Esposito. The show will continue every Friday night in July. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Each week, Jenna welcomes a special guest. The special guest for this week is TBA. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. If you're planning to perform, please arrive by 9:30 pm to sign up and be sure to bring two copies of your music (uptempo is recommended!). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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Monday, July 18, 2011

NYC: 5TH ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL - BROADWAY'S RISING STARS

NYC: 5TH ANNUAL SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL

THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC- 212-840-2824), presents the 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival, created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Presented on three consecutive Monday nights in July at 8:00 pm the second show of the series, BROADWAY'S RISING STARS will be presented on July 18th, and ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN' on July 25th. The evenings will feature music and dance coupled with witty insider tidbits, all performed by Broadway's finest. BROADWAY'S RISING STARS on July 18th is once again directed by Nightlife Award-winning vocalist Scott Coulter. The next generation of Broadway performers were chosen during auditions throughout the spring and come from theatrical institutions across the country, including AMDA, CAP21, Steinhardt, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Carnegie Melon, Marymount and The New School. These young future performers will make their auspicious debut on The Town Hall stage in what has now become regarded as the country's national showcase. Tickets are $40 & $30.

NYC: THE THIRD ANNUAL BROADWAY MEOWS BENEFIT AT DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: THE THIRD ANNUAL BROADWAY MEOWS AT DON'T TELL MAMA
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

The Third Annual BROADWAY MEOWS, a concert to benefit the HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK will be presented at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788), one night only, on Monday, July 18th at 7:00 pm. The evening will be comprised of songs by composer/ lyricist Seth Bisen-Hersh. Bisen-Hersh will be joined on stage by a phenomenal cast including Lanene Charters (Mamma Mia), Brian Childers (Danny and Sylvia), Sean Patrick Doyle (La Cage aux Folles), Russell Fischer (Jersey Boys), Gaelen Gillilan (9 to 5), Kimberly Faye Greenberg (One Night with Fanny Brice), Lara Janine (Rock of Ages), Stephanie Klemons (Bring It On), Ryan Link (Wonderland), Garrett Long (South Pacific), Olivia Oguma (Les Miserables), Brian Charles Rooney (The Threepenny Opera), Mackenzie Thomas (Mamma Mia), Kristen Beth Williams (Anything Goes) and Elisa Winter (Sweeney Todd). The concert will also feature a preview of Seth Bisen-Hersh's upcoming Off-Broadway musical, Love Quirks featuring its original cast: Crystal Davidson, Nathan Freeman, Rori Nogee and Brian Shaw. The concert will be produced by Dennis Fowler, directed by Laura Pestronk, stage managed by Rich Abrams with Emma Peele coordinating production. All the proceeds for the evening will go to the Humane Society of New York, which has "cared for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes" for over 100 years. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT: CAST OF THOUSANDS - MUST SEE CABARET

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT: CAST OF THOUSANDS

MAC Award-winning vocalist and Broadway performer Eric Michael Gillett brings his acclaimed show "Cast of Thousands" featuring the music of Craig Carnelia, to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for one more performances, on Monday July 18th at 7:00 pm. Eric is considered by many to be the foremost interpreter of this Broadway and cabaret composer's intricate and moving portraits of contemporary life. Cast of Thousands weaves a rich tapestry of song, as Gillett enacts the lives of the thousands of people with whom we interact every day, but may never come to know. Now, 15 years after it was first performed, Gillett returns to the material that inspired his first songbook collaboration, in an evening that explores not only songs from the original production, but also new material written by Carnelia in the intervening years. The show incorporates songs from the acclaimed scores Is There Life After High School, Working and Three Postcards, as well as contemporary cabaret classics such as Flight and Life on Earth, and new material from Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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