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Saturday, October 27, 2012

BOS: NEW CD: "A Foreign Affair" RELEASED BY SPYRO GYRA

BOS: NEW CD: "A Foreign Affair" RELEASED BY SPYRO GYRA

Spyro Gyra celebrates the release of their latest CD: "A Foreign Affair" atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - / ) on Saturday (8:00 & 10:00 pm) & Sunday (4:00 & 7:00 pm), October 27th & 28th. As Spyro Gyra contemplates upcoming milestones to its storied career, it's tempting to fall back on the Grateful Dead lyric, "What a long strange trip it's been" to describe it. During that time, they have performed over five thousand shows, released twenty-nine albums (not counting "Best Of..." compilations) selling over ten million albums while also achieving one platinum and two gold albums. These upcoming milestones include 2012, which will be thirty-five years since their first album release and 2014 will be forty years as a band. They show little sign of wanting to slow down either, gaining Grammy nominations for each of their last four albums. There is a $40 cover - dinner/show package $80.
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NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI BRINGS A "SMILE" TO THE CARLYLE

NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI BRINGS A "SMILE" TO THE CARLYLE
LAST CHANCES TO SEE THIS "MUST SEE CABARET" EVENT

Singer/actor Andrea Marcovicci brings her new show "Smile" to THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 2nd through 27th at 8:45 pm pm, with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. She will be accompanied by her musical director Shelly Markham, with Jered Egan on bass and Jack Cavari on guitar. For over twenty-five years Andrea has watched her audiences thrill to the strains of their most beloved songs. There are certain songs that will always lift your spirits. This is a show about bringing people together - an antidote for the election jitters! There is a $75 cover Tuesdays through Thursdays and $85 Fridays & Saturdays.

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NYC: BETTY BUCKLEY WITH "THE OTHER WOMAN: THE VIXENS OF BROADWAY"
LAST CHANCE TO SEE THIS "MUST SEE CABARET" EVENT

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the return engagement of Tony Award-winning actress and singer Betty Buckley Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 2nd through 27th at 8:00 pm with late night shows added on Fridays & Saturdays at 10:30 pm. In this exclusive four-week run, Ms. Buckley will premiere her new collection of songs "The Other Women: The Vixens of Broadway." She will perform highlights from some of Broadway's most popular shows, but will celebrate the second female leads, who have introduced classics like "When You're Good to Mama" (Chicago), "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" (Evita), "I Know Things Now (Into the Woods), "Ribbons Down My Back" (Hello, Dolly!), "Whatever Lola Wants" (Damn Yankees) and "The Miller's Son" (A Little Night Music). Ms. Buckley - who will be joined by Christian Jacob on piano, Tony Marino on bass, Vic Juris on guitar and Todd Isler on drums - will also feature a selection from her new CD Ah Men! The Boys of Broadway, from Palmetto Records, which is based on last year's acclaimed Feinstein's show. There is a $40-$60-$75 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: SHERIE RENE SCOTT PREMIERES "PIECE OF MEAT" AT 54 BELOW

NYC: SHERIE RENE SCOTT PREMIERES "PIECE OF MEAT" AT 54 BELOW
LAST CHANCES TO SEE THIS "MUST SEE CABARET" EVENT

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Sherie Rene Scott in an exclusive two-week engagement of her brand new show "Piece of Meat" Tuesdays through Saturdays, October 16th through 20th and 23rd through 27th at 8:30 pm, with late shows on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. Ms. Scott's appearance at 54 Below in, "Piece of Meat," with music direction by Todd Almond, features her unique talent for exploring the singular storytelling and musical abilities she has become known for. Sherie Rene Scott is an actor, signer, and writer known for her work in numerous theatrical productions including Everyday Rapture, written by Dick Scanlan and Ms. Scott and directed by Michael Mayer. The show received Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, Best Book and Best Musical. She also appeared in Women On The Verge of A Nervous Breakdown (Drama Desk Nomination), "Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid (Outer Critics Circle nomination), John Guare's Landscape of the Body (Obie Awards, Lucille Lortel Award), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Award nominations), Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, Tommy (OBC), Rent, The Last Five Years (Drama Desk Nomination), Debbie Does Dallas, Randy Newman's Faust, and Kander & Ebb's Over And Over (Helen Hayes nomination). There is a $60 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: KT SULLIVAN AND KAREN KOHLER RETURN WITH "VIENNA TO WEIMAR"

NYC: KT SULLIVAN AND KAREN KOHLER RETURN WITH "VIENNA TO WEIMAR"

"Vienna to Weimar" brings together two of New York's favorite cabaret artists, KT Sullivan and Karen Kohler, in a provocative blend of voices and feminine sensibilities at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 800-838-3006) on Saturdays & Sundays, October 20th through 28th,all shows at 7:00 pm. The show will include songs from 1870s Vienna and the operetta of Strauss and Lehar, to 1930s Berlin and the cabaret music of Hollaender, Weill, Brecht, Spoliansky, and more. These two award-winning interpreters of the Great American and European songbooks prove that love, lust, power and illusion are as timeless today as they were nearly 100 years ago. The ladies are joined by Jed Distler on piano. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

Great news for lovers of the traditional piano bar experience! One of the best in the business, Chris Barrett, is back behind a NYC piano on a regular basis! Starting on Saturday, September 22nd and running every Saturday night through the rest of the year, Chris can be found entertaining young and old atSAN MARTIN RESTAURANT (143 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-832-0888) between 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Chris Barrett's performances are in the tradition of the great late-night boites of a fondly remembered era, when the likes of Hugh Shannon, Bobby Short, and Buddy Barnes manned the keyboard. There is a $10 music charge.

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NYC: JEFF HARNAR AT THE IRIDIUM WITH NEW SHOW

NYC: JEFF HARNAR AT THE IRIDIUM WITH NEW SHOW

NYC Cabaret Favorite Jeff Harnar will make his IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) debut on Saturday, October 27th at 8:00 pm with an entirely new show: "I DON'T THINK I'LL END IT ALL TODAY and other love songs." Joining him onstage will be Musical Director Alex Rybeck, Steve Doyle on bass, Ray Marchica on drums and, just added to round out the quartet, Mike Migliore on sax. The set list is an eclectic assortment of standards and surprises from the masters of the 20th Century songbook that are unique, unusual & sometimes offbeat variations on the theme of love ... at all its many stages. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, October 6th, 20th and 27th at 8:30 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. 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. 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 $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS - SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS - SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2012" All Request Show to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights October 20th & 27th 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, October 26, 2012

TO NEW YORKERS RE: HURRICANE SANDY FROM MTA

With weather forecasts calling for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy beginning this weekend, all planned subway service changes this weekend are cancelled - with the exception of changes planned for the 7 and J lines, which are now scheduled through Saturday only.  Visit http://www.mta.info and click on “Planned Service Changes” for details.

Please monitor http://www.mta.info to stay abreast of changes for all MTA services, as conditions demand.  

All MTA Agencies have begun storm preparations in order to ensure safe travel across the region. 

We urge customers to monitor news reports and our website as service is subject to change as conditions demand.  We will update your local news outlets regularly, and our “Service Status” box at to http://www.mta.info/ will provide the latest information for all of our subway, bus and rail services as well as bridge and tunnel conditions.

As the storm advances, our website may default to our ‘Weather Emergency’ site which will provide information that stays abreast of storm conditions and its impact on our services.

For your safety—should it become necessary—we urge customers to take any official calls to evacuate seriously.  Evacuations are called before the worst of the storm conditions are expected.  During the evacuation period, we stand prepared to enhance subway and bus service as needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY

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CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

Chicago cabaret mainstays Foiled Again return toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) in October with a brand-new show, 3some. Performances are scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 5th & 6th; Saturday, October 13th; and Friday, October 26th. All shows are at 8:00 pm. 3some promises to be a fun and eclectic evening of music from one of Chicago's favorite vocal ensembles Foiled Again; a musical love-letter from one trio to many others. The evening will include musical tributes to such famous trios as: Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Nickel Creek; Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross; Peter, Paul, and Mary; The Supremes, Wilson Phillips, The Dixie Chicks, and many many more. Foiled Again features: Allison Bazarko - singer-songwriter and the group's resident vocal arranger; Rob Lindley - Jeff-Award winning actor for Writers' Theatre's Oh Coward and recently starred in Court Theatre's Angels in America; Anne Sheridan Smith - off-loop theatre actress who recently appeared in Porchlight's A Catered Affair and is currently appearing in Pool No Water. Their musical director is the multi-Jeff award winning Doug Peck. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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MW: AL FISCHER BREAKS THE RULES AT THE KRANZBERG

MW: AL FISCHER BREAKS THE RULES AT THE KRANZBERG

Al Fischer breaks new ground in the world of cabaret with his solo debut show, "Breaking the Rules" at KRANZBERG ART CENTER STUDIO THEATRE (501 North Grand Street, St. Louis, MO - 314-795-8778) on Friday & Saturday, October 26th & 27th at 8:00 pm. As Artistic Director of the Gateway Men's Chorus and a favorite Music Director for St. Louis's vibrant cabaret community, Al knows The Rules of cabaret performance inside and out. Who better to break them all than him? Closing number? Let's open with it! A solo show? Let's get a guest star! That cabaret fortune? Let's make this a benefit for the Gateway Men's Chorus! This wildly inventive and wonderfully entertaining show features many songs that are familiar ("Secret Agent Man," "You Can Call Me Al"), and some that are completely new ("Knitting Needles," "Lettie the Lesbian"), because Al wrote them! Special guest is Charlie Robin. Ken Haller directs. Tickets are $20 at http://www.LicketyTix.com or 314-725-4200 EXT 10

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BOS: KURT ELLING WITH NEW CD: "1619 BROADWAY: THE BRILL BUILDING PROJECT"

BOS: KURT ELLING WITH NEW CD: "1619 BROADWAY: THE BRILL BUILDING PROJECT"

Kurt Elling, among the world's foremost jazz vocalists, will perform atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday, October 26th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Elling has been named "Male Singer of The Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association on half a dozen occasions in the past ten years, and during the same interval has been the perennial winner of the DownBeat Critics Poll. He is also a Grammy winner, and every record he has made has been Grammy nominated. There is a $30 cover - dinner/show package $70.

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NJ: NEW MUSIC SALON AT CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE

NJ: NEW MUSIC SALON AT CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE

Broadway Concerts Direct presents a NEW MUSIC SALON at CLASSIC QUICHE CAFE (330 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ - 201-692-0150) on Fridays, October 26th & November 20th at 7:30 pm. The show stars Sarah Rice and David Vernon, with special guestsRich Flanders and Janice Hall. They will be accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, Piano; Jim Russell, Recorder; Jonathan Russell, Jazz Violin; Eve Weiss, Classical Guitar; and Sarah Rice, Theremin. The evening will feature a variety of songs ranging from favorite popular show tunes to classical and everything in between - in other words, business as usual, sung by some of the most exquisite and riveting voices and singing actors on the Broadway, music theatre and operatic stages today. Great for the whole family. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: EIGHTH ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL

NYC: EIGHTH ANNUAL BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL AT THE TOWN HALL
FEATURED CABARET FESTIVAL EVENT

The Eighth Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival takes place at THE TOWN HALL (123 West 43rd Street, NYC - 212-997-1929) over three consecutive weeks in October, 2012. It begins on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00 pm with "Linda Eder: A New Life", and continues on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm with "Broadway Originals!". The Festival concludes on Friday, October 26th at 8:00 pm with "The Best of Broadway by the Year!". The Broadway Cabaret Festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for The Town Hall. Performers for the festival include Linda Eder, Robert Cuccioli, Christiane Noll, Beth Leavel, Matt Cavenaugh, Tovah Feldshuh, Mandy Gonzalez, Chad Kimball, Christine Andreas, Stephen Derosa, Kerry O'malley, Alice Ripley, Lari White, Karen Ziemba, Noah Racey, Jeffry Denman, Scott Coulter, Christina Bianco, Carole J. Bufford with additional casting soon to be announced. Tickets for all three performances are $55, $50, and $45. Tickets are available now through TicketMaster, (800) 982-2787 www.ticketmaster.com, or at The Town Hall Box Office between noon and 6:00 pm (except Sundays) at 212-840-2824. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

Amy Oestreicher will appear at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Friday, October  26th at 7:00 pm. Her show is an emotional storytelling experience and captivating cabaret act entitled, "Gutless & Grateful: a musical feast". Amy is only 25 years old, but has quite a story to tell. In April of her High School Senior year, she developed a blod clod, the complications of which resulted in a coma that lasted several months. When she awoke she was told that she didn't have a stomach, could not eat or drink, and no one could tell me when or if I would ever be able to again. It took 24 surgeries and over three years, but she eventually was miraculously reconstructed and with the intestines she had left, given a system that digests food. Recently, Amy was on the TODAY show with Kathie Lee and Hoda for their "Everyone Has A Story" segment. Kathie Lee, along with composer David Friedman, wrote a song for her "Still Alive", which now closes out her act. Amy wrote and co-directed the show along with Jerold Goldstein, the shows lead pianist and David Brunetti, the shows musical director. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BABBIE GREEN & JOHN BOSWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: BABBIE GREEN & JOHN BOSWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

Babbie Green & John Boswell will perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Thursday & Friday, October 25th & 26th at 7:00 pm. This is an evening good music, performed by a duo that audiences and critics have consistently agreed are a delicious blend of voices, personalities and musical virtuosity. The songs and styles range from 1932, with works written for Broadway, London's West End and the BBC by the legendary Johnny Green and assorted lyricists, to 2012, where his award winning singer/songwriter daughter, Babbie, who clearly has a theatre in her head, continues to turn out delightfully unexpected works, both on her own and with her collaborator of eleven years, John Boswell, whose brilliance and taste at the keyboard are in a class all their own. Inevitably, whatever order this pair chooses for their songs, you find yourself on a technicolor, cinemascopic journey of the heart, experiencing every emotion you would expect on such a trek. Both award winners in their own right, Green and Boswell have worked as a musical team since 2001, sharing the producing, creative, and performance responsibilities for their shows and four CDs. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET


NYC: LAUREN FOX PREMIERES "CANYON FOLKIES" AT THE MET

Lauren Fox continues to explore the music of the '60s and '70s in her new show, "Canyon Folkies," premiering at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, October 26th at 9:30 pm; and Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm. She is joined on stage by musical director Jon Weber on piano, Peter Calo on guitar and Ritt Henn on bass. In "Canyon Folkies" Fox explores what could arguably be called the epicenter '60s folk rock exploration and innovation - the bucolic hills of Laurel Canyon., a commune-like enclave above the Sunset Strip, which drew the likes Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Byrds, The Mamas & the Papas, The Eagles, and Crosby, Stills & Nash, became a veritable folk-rock sonic factory. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring new Broadway guests each week. The show takes place every Thursday evenings at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. Open Mic party goes til 12:00 am featuring. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: VINTAGE JAZZ AND CLASSICAL SWING MUSIC THURSDAYS

NYC: VINTAGE JAZZ AND CLASSICAL SWING MUSIC THURSDAYS

Donald Schaffer Entertainment in association with Ward Morehouse III presents The Lapis Luna Quartet with Vintage Jazz and Classical Swing Music every Thursday night from 8:30 to 11:30 pm at the ROSE ROOM OF THE PLAZA HOTEL (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, NYC - 212-759-3000) in an open-ended run. Lapis Luna brings you the captivating jazz of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s with a classical glittering sound. Standards, enchanting ballads, obscure swing-era gems, and vintage melodies the way they were meant to be heard: vibrant, funny, romantic, and cool. The band is made up of Shawn Aileen Clark on vocals, John Merrill on guitar, Chris Pistorino on bass, and Brian Floody on drums and percussion. There is no cover, but there are marvelous drinks and champagne. Reservations recommended.


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NYC: JENNIFER SHEEHAN RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM


NYC: JENNIFER SHEEHAN RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jennifer Sheehan reprises her critically acclaimed '60s show, "I Know a Place," for three nights in October at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ). Backed by her trio led by music director James Followell on piano, Sheehan ranges far and wide into a kaleidoscope of styles to bring this 60s soundtrack to life. "I Know a Place" will be presented Thursday through Saturday, October 25th through 27th, all shows at 7:00 pm. The multi award-winner was the recipient of the first-ever Noel Coward Foundation Competition Award, and was honored by the Mabel Mercer Foundation with the Julie Wilson Award. This past fall she was named the first-ever recipient of the Johnny Mercer Foundation's Margaret Whiting Award and of the Dorothy Loudon Foundation's Dorothy Loudon Award. She made her Carnegie Hall debut as a special guest of Michael Feinstein and has performed in solo shows across the country and in the UK. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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NYC: STEVE ROSS AT NEUE GALERIE

NYC: STEVE ROSS AT NEUE GALERIE

Cabaret icon Steve Ross will be performing on Thursday, October 25th (call for showtime) at NEUE GALERIE(1048 Fifth Avenue, NYC - 212-288-0665 - ) in a new show entitled I'M IN LOVE WITH VIENNA - STEVE ROSS SINGS THE WEIMAR-AMERICAN SONGBOOK. Steve will be featuring songs sung mostly in English by composers from Berlin, Vienna and Budapest who journeyed to and worked in London, New York and Hollywood in the Twenties, Thirties and Forties such as Walter Jurmann, Bronislau Kaper, Mischa Spoliansky and Nicholas Brodszky. You'll hear gems from operettas which aired on Broadway and in Hollywood by Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman and Robert Stolz. He will be including music by American composers and lyricists who were distinctly influenced by their mittel-Europa musical forebears - Bock and Harnick, Kander and Ebb, Dietz and Schwartz, Jule Styne, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein II, Frederick Loewe, Jerome Kern and Sigmund Romberg; as well as a tribute to that most innovative of all the musical emigres Kurt Weill. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

NYC: "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO" WEEKLY REVUE FROM SCOTT SIEGEL

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 - ) presents "THE BROADWAY BALLYHOO," a weekly show now in it's 9th month, produced, created and hosted by Scott Siegel in an open-ended run on Thursdays at 11:00 pm. Jesse Kissel serves as Musical Director. THE BROADWAY HOOTENANY will offer approximately four different stars each week who will sing Broadway's greatest songs. Featured performers for Thursday, October 25th are Lari White (3X Grammy Winner, Ring of Fire on Broadway); Max Crumm (Grease on Broadway); Dillon McCartney (Opera Star); and Molly Pope (Downtown Cabaret Diva). There is a $15-$25 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: BABBIE GREEN & JOHN BOSWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: BABBIE GREEN & JOHN BOSWELL AT THE BEECHMAN

Babbie Green & John Boswell will perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Thursday & Friday, October 25th & 26th at 7:00 pm. This is an evening good music, performed by a duo that audiences and critics have consistently agreed are a delicious blend of voices, personalities and musical virtuosity. The songs and styles range from 1932, with works written for Broadway, London's West End and the BBC by the legendary Johnny Green and assorted lyricists, to 2012, where his award winning singer/songwriter daughter, Babbie, who clearly has a theatre in her head, continues to turn out delightfully unexpected works, both on her own and with her collaborator of eleven years, John Boswell, whose brilliance and taste at the keyboard are in a class all their own. Inevitably, whatever order this pair chooses for their songs, you find yourself on a technicolor, cinemascopic journey of the heart, experiencing every emotion you would expect on such a trek. Both award winners in their own right, Green and Boswell have worked as a musical team since 2001, sharing the producing, creative, and performance responsibilities for their shows and four CDs. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: WELCOME BACK, COTTER! AFTER 17 YEARS!

NYC: WELCOME BACK, COTTER! AFTER 17 YEARS!

Cabaret Artist Mark Cotter returns toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with his new show, "Welcome Back, Cotter!" for two performances only on Wednesday, October 17th and Thursday, October 25th at 9:30 pm. This much anticipated engagement is Mark's first New York City appearance in 17 years! In his new show, Mark will lend his rich baritone to an ecclectic array of songs by such varied artists as Stevie Wonder, Amanda McBroom, Henry Mancini, Jeff Blumenkrantz and Peter Allen to name a few. He will be accompanied on the piano by his musical director, Christian Duhamel. For an unprecedented 14 consecutive seasons Mark was the premiere Cabaret Artist on The Mississippi Queen in New Orleans. He has performed his act to much critical acclaim across the country and abroad. In New York, Mark has performed at The Town Hall and Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center as well as smaller venues in the city. 

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th; Monday, October 15th; Thursday, October 25th; Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. 
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STU'S COMMENTS FROM HER LAST SHOW:"... this lady always seemed to be in the right place at the right time to experience the famous and the struggling, and to learn from every encounter! The songs and patter are delivered with such charm and wit, the audience stays thoroughly entranced!"

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A NEW COLUMN FROM SUE MATSUKI HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE WEBSITE

A new column from Sue Matsuki was posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ -  This week, Sue has written a new collection of "pet peeves" - most of them contributed by readers of her column. She has a few cabaret picks for the weeks to come and talks about a few projects she herself is involved with.

Meantime, last week we posted a new review by our REVIEWER AT LARGE Mona Finston. This time, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE's Critic-at-Large reviews Chris Barrett, currently appearing in concert on Saturday nights at San Martin Restaurant on the East Side. 

Today, I also posted today's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER  on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - including news, views, comments and other items of interest to cabaret fans. Plus an update on our CDs FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARTY and PROMOTION (currently seeking sponsors) to be held at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) on Wednesday, November 28th at 7:00 pm. 

In this issue I announced 8 of the 10 performers who will be appearing in the show - and it's a fantastic list. Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, October 27th to MEMBERS and to anyone on Monday. Tickets must be purchased on line - no reservations will be taken by DON'T TELL MAMA.

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

STU

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

SF: SHIRLEY JONES "AN EVENING OF STORY AND SONG"

SF: SHIRLEY JONES "AN EVENING OF STORY AND SONG"

RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) will present the San Francisco debut of Academy Award-winning actress and singer Shirley Jones. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday, October 23rd through 28th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 5:00 pm). In her new show, "An Evening of Story and Song", Ms. Jones will share stories and songs from her fabled career as one of Broadway, television and film's greatest leading ladies. Jones - familiar to audiences from films like Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and Carousel and a four year stint on television's "The Partridge Family" - got her big break as a chorus member in the original Broadway cast of South Pacific. She was then cast in a minor role in the Broadway production of Me And Juliet (1953) and eventually signed to play the lead on tour. The following year, with some valid stage experience under her belt, Jones was cast to star in Rodgers and Hammerstein's film version of Oklahoma! She followed the success of her film debut with the feature adaptation of Carousel. Opportunities continued to come her way, and she landed leading roles in April Love (1957) and Never Steal Anything Small (1959), which paired her with leading man James Cagney. In 1960, Jones shed her girl-next-door image by taking a dramatic turn in the film Elmer Gantry. Her performance as a jilted girlfriend turned prostitute earned her admiration and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For the remainder of the decade, Jones continued to work in films. She returned to her musical roots as Marian the Librarian in The Music Man (1962); she took on lighter roles in the comedies The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) and Bedtime Story (1964); and showed her flair for the dramatic in The Happy Ending (1969) and The Cheyenne Social Club (1970). In 1970, Jones made a transition to the small screen in ABC's musical sitcom "The Partridge Family." The hit show made household names of its cast members David Cassidy (Jones' real-life stepson with Jack Cassidy), Susan Dey and Danny Bonaduce. These days Jones focuses her efforts on a successful concert career, touring the country in her one-woman symphony show. There is a $40-$45 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LA: SALLY KELLERMAN AT VITELLO'S IN SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY!

LA: SALLY KELLERMAN AT VITELLO'S IN SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY!

Just prior to Halloween, back by popular demand the singer and Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated celebrated actress, Sally Kellerman will return toVITELLO'S (4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA - 818-769-0905 - ) in SALLY KELLERMAN SPOOKY! on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:00 pm. Ed Martel will serve as Music Director and Pianist. Sally Kellerman has the unique ability to make a song her own. Blessed with one of the most recognizable voices in the world and a thriving film and voiceover career that spans more than three decades, Kellerman maintains her signature sound while shifting effortlessly from the big screen to the recording studio never missing a beat. The actress who immortalized the role of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, "M*A*S*H," has been singing since she was 18, when she received her first record contract with Verve Records. Kellerman's program will include some new takes on familiar songs. There is a $15 cover plus an $18 food/drink minimum.

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BOS: MARIA TECCE AT SCULLERS

BOS: MARIA TECCE AT SCULLERS

Boston-born Maria Tecce will perform on Wednesday, October 24th at 8:00 pm atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 -/ ). Maria began her musical career not in the US but in Europe and over the last few years Maria Tecce has steadily garnered critical praise for her singing and acting work. From Lincoln Centre to Europe's Opera houses, this powerhouse of performance has packed venues and festivals with her one-woman cabaret and jazz shows. She has shared the stage with artists as diverse as Dionne Warwicke and Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners and her original songs have appeared alongside Grammy Award winners Bella Fleck, John Prine, and Bruce Mathiske. Her fourth album 'Made In Ireland' is on release in February 2013. There is a $22 cover. Dinner/show package $62.

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NYC: THE GREEN ROOM WEDNESDAYS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: THE GREEN ROOM WEDNESDAYS AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) becomes a post-theatre lounge with music, creative cocktails, and small food plates on Wednesdays, starting at 9:45 pm through October 24th featuring The John Miller Quartet. John Miller has played bass and recorded with (among others) Michael Jackson, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Tommy Flanagan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Cheap Trick, Elvis Costello, Leonard Cohen, Ray Charles, Mose Allison, BB King, Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt, Cy Coleman, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, Smashing Pumpkins, Burt Bacharach, Aerosmith, James Brown, John Pizzarelli, Lea Salonga, Kelli O'Hara, Betty Buckley, Pete Seeger and the NY Philharmonic. John has served as Music Coordinator for over 100 Broadway shows including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Once, Porgy and Bess, Jersey Boys, Priscilla, Rock of Ages, Follies and Godspell. His album, "Stage Door Johnny - John Miller Takes on Broadway," is available on PS Classics. There is no cover charge, no minimum.

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NYC: LOGO & XL NIGHTCLUB PRESENT RUPAUL'S ALL STARS DRAG RACE SEASON PREMIERE PARTY

NYC: LOGO & XL NIGHTCLUB PRESENT RUPAUL'S ALL STARS DRAG RACE SEASON PREMIERE PARTY

Just a week before Halloween, most of NYC will be putting the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes, but the ones who know how to pick a costume best will already be fully prepared. On Wednesday, October 24th at 9:00 pm, Logo Network will team up with XL Nightclub and Brandon Voss to host America's favorite drag queens for an outrageous night celebrating the new season premiere of Rupaul's All Stars Drag Race. The show will be presented at XL NIGHTCLUB (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999 - ). Favorite all-stars from all four seasons of Rupaul's Drag Race will present a night of lip-sinking and over-the-top dance routines. Nearly every cast member, including Latrice Royal, Yara Sofia, Alexis Mateo, Shannel, Manila Luzon, Alexis Mateo, Mimi Imfurst, Pandora Boxx, Tammie Brown and more will be available for interviews and photos before taking to the stage! There will also be a special performance by the infamous cast of XL's weekly Wednesday night drag revue Hot Mess. Favorite Hot Mess host Bianca Del Rio will keep the night going with her wit and sass as the night's host. Of course, it wouldn't be a party at XL without Lady Bunny who will be the house DJ. Call for cover/minimum information.


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NYC: NEEDEMANN BROTHERS IN NYC FOR ONE-NIGHT ONLY

NYC: NEEDEMANN BROTHERS IN NYC FOR ONE-NIGHT ONLY

The Needemann Brothers bring their hilarious antics to New York City's THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 800-838-3006 - ) on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 pm. The production features never-before-seen material, and decades of popular song. The Needemann Brothers are a two-man musical comedy cabaret act from the west coast featuring Anthony Bollotta, and television, film actor, Jorge Luis Abreu. Musical direction and accompaniment is by off-Broadway composer Rayme Sciaroni, one of the song writers for Naked Boys Singing. The Brothers, who in their show, profess to having just returned from a successful International House of Pancakes tour, take audiences on a whirlwind tour of their own. Reaching as far back as their childhood days together, the show focuses on unforgettable high school experiences, previously unexpressed hopes, and unrealized dreams. The Brothers break tradition by poking fun at contemporary stereotypes, themselves, and life in general. This effervescent concoction of good old-fashioned brotherly banter, classic melodies, and musical parodies is a one night event so order tickets soon. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: GORDON BAHARY RELEASES UNBREAKABLE CD

NYC: GORDON BAHARY RELEASES UNBREAKABLE CD

Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Gordon Bahary will celebrate the release of his CD "Unbreakable" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, October 24th at 9:30 pm. Bahary has had a remarkable career. He started working with Stevie Wonder doing synthesizer and production work at the age of 15, and then on the classic "Secret Life of Plants" album three years later; by age 23 his "Electric Kingdom" release (under the artist name Twilight 22) sold over 7 million copies and pioneered electro-hip hop. Bahary has worked closely with a range of artists from Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Hancock to Raven-Symone and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. On his recent debut CD, Unbreakable, Bahary returns to his creative roots, crafting an album steeped in pop and jazz with universal themes. Unbreakable (Lasting Treasure/Sony Music/RED) is the culmination of a lifetime's worth of creativity and innovation from an artist who has quietly built a huge and devoted fanbase. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS


NYC: SINGER/SONGWRITER RICK JENSEN IN A REVUE OF HIS SONGS

Multiple MAC, BISTRO and GLAMA Award-winning songwriter Rick Jensen returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) for two performances of his revue "Tonight, New York City," on Wednesdays, October 24th and November 7th at 7:00 pm. The show is inspired by Jensen's recent song of the same title, and looks back on Jensen's 27 years as a working musician in Manhattan. Joining him will be vocalists Tanya Holt, Justin Ritchie and this year's Metro star winner, Marissa Mulder. The show is directed by Lina Koutrakos. Jensen's song "Go Ahead And Dream" was featured in the 2011 Ed Harris film, "That's What I Am", which was the centerpiece of the 2011 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Other Jensen compositions that have become standards in the cabaret and nightclub scene in New York and coast to coast include "In Passing Years" and "Amanda Sang". Artists who have recorded Jensen's songs include Lee Lessack, Lina Koutrakos, and the late Nancy LaMott, and Jensen can be heard singing his own songs on his award-winning CD, "Spring Harvest". In New York, Jensen has headlined in venues as diverse as the legendary Duplex cabaret, Town Hall, Symphony Space and Carnegie Hall. Other solo appearances include Washington DC's Source Theatre, and The Roslyn Spectrum Theatre in Arlington, VA. Beyond his solo work he is frequently found accompanying, arranging, and producing for a number of musical theatre and cabaret luminaries including Jason Graae, Liz Callaway, Barbara Fasano, Jeanne MacDonald, and Tovah Feldshuh. His work with Feldshuh culminated in an appearance at London's famed Savoy Theatre where they raised over eight million dollars for charity. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS BACKSTAGE, HOSTED BY SUSIE MOSHER

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) presents BACKSTAGE, Broadway's Tuesday night cocktail party/songfest, hosted by Susie Mosher at 10:30 pm. Musical Director Brad Simmons keeps the house jumping from the piano, while host Mosher guides the crowd through an evening of music, mayhem and full throttle belting. Special guests from hit Broadway shows drop in to perform. Members of the "Backstage repertory company", featuring some of New York's most exciting musical theatre talent, are on hand each week to sing everything from Schwartz to Sondheim. Special guest stars on October 23rd TBA. No cover charge, $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

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 September 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.

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NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

PlaidBird Productions will present Jaye Maynard in "Bird Amongst the Blossom - A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 28th, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin (musical direction/piano) and Leon Lee Dorsey (upright bass) with additional direction by Mary O'Brady. Vocalist, Jaye Maynard, a recent participant at the renowned International Cabaret Conference at Yale, pays homage to the wised-up baby-doll jazz stylings of the late Blossom Dearie. Maynard received Pick of the Week by the International Review of Music in both LA and NYC for performances earlier this year. For several selections, Delfin accompanies Maynard on Blossom's last apartment piano, which she discovered and purchased on Ebay after Dearie bequeathed it to the Manhattan Association of Cabarets. Maynard interprets "The First Blossom Dearie Songbook", containing songs written for and by Dearie in collaboration with Johnny Mercer, Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DANA AND BARRY'S VARIETY SHOW AT THE IRIDIUM


NYC: DANA AND BARRY'S VARIETY SHOW AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Those awaiting the possible return of Wednesday Night Variety with Dana Lorge which ran for several years at THE IQUANA can catch Dana in action, along with the Barry Levitt Trio on Tuesday night, October 23rd at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - ) with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. A lot of the gang of regulars from THE IGUANA will join Dana & Berry on stage to perform: Nancy Redman, Bruce Clough, Jillian Laurain, Lauren Robert, Helena Grenot, Joey Infante, Kat Gang, Daryl Glenn, Gary Crawford, Warren Schein, Dora Ruben, Sunny Leigh, Sue Matsuki, Corrina Sowers Adler, Ty Stevens, LaTanya Hall, Dorothy Bishop. There's a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.


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Monday, October 22, 2012

L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

L.A.: SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT SNAPP AT GARDENIA

Singer/songwriter Scott Snapp will be performing at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Mondays, October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th at 9:00 pm. Getting his start locally when at the age of eighteen he won the Monday Night Talent Contest at Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills, with its prize a week's booking, Mr. Snapp gradually began commanding SRO audiences at clubs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, including the Backlot and The Gardenia, along the way working with some of today's best-known songwriters, including Ron Miller, Oscar-winner Paul Jabara, and Oscar Nominee Allan Rich. He began to hone his own writing abilities, and now has his own impressive catalogue from which his shows draw their material. At any given performance he'll be joined by a drop-in appearance from good friends Sally Kellerman, Chris Bernette, Patti Brook, Jean Shy, Cortes Alexander, Peter Pergelides, and more. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS DEE HOTY: SPECIAL MATERIAL

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents Dee Hoty for 2 nights only, Mondays, October 8th & 22nd at 9:30 pm. Dee Hoty has distinguished herself as one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies. She has earned Tony Award nominations for her starring roles in The Will Rogers Follies, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public and Footloose. She starred on Broadway and in eight major U.S. cities as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia! and most recently, she appeared as Mrs. MacAfee in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Bye, Bye Birdie. Other Broadway shows include City of Angels (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), Me and My Girl and Big River but this October, Dee takes an often funny, sometimes poignant and occasionally downright irreverent look at her life and loves, on and off stage. With direction by Lee Tannen and music direction by John McDaniel, Dee explores what it's like to live alone... and like it! There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: LIANNE MARIE DOBBS IN "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN"

NYC: LIANNE MARIE DOBBS IN "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN"

Theatre actress and Sultry Vocalist Lianne Marie Dobbs sings songs of yesteryear, as a contemporary woman of today in her show "Everything Old is New Again" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, October 22nd at 9:30 pm. Music Direction is by Bill Zeffiro with Direction by James Beaman. Lianne Marie Dobbs is originally from San Francisco, CA, where she learned to love the beautiful tunes of great American composers thanks to 42nd Street Moon - a renowned SF theatre company who performed "lost" musicals in concert. After performing 'lesser known' gems by Porter, Gershwin, Rodgers and Herman for several years, Lianne Marie gained attention as both a young vocalist and actress - receiving Bay Area Theatre Critics' Awards and soon soloed Gershwin tunes with the San Francisco Symphony opposite Jason Danieley. Lianne Marie has since performed leading roles in musical theatre classics Off-Broadway, National Tours, and at renowned regional theaters in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, and Boston. Lianne Marie has also understudied Kerry O'Malley four Christmas seasons as the leading lady, Betty Haynes, in the new production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI(29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Bronwyn is joined by Jerry Scott at the piano and a surprise guest. 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.


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Sunday, October 21, 2012

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

NYC: MARK NADLER WITH "I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF"

Internationally acclaimed cabaret entertainer Mark Nadler presents his most personal show, " I'm A Stranger Here Myself" at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Sundays, October 7th through November 11th (no show on the 14th) at 5:30 pm. In this show, Nadler explores the depths of the European expatriate experience. Using all songs by German and French songwriters who composed during the years of the Weimar Republic, Nadler examines the lives of these composers as well as those of ordinary German citizens caught up in the most intriguing and emotionally charged period of the Twentieth Century. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "L, M, N, O, P - SONGS FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ALPHABET."

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "L, M, N, O, P - SONGS FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE ALPHABET."

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ) on Sunday, October 21st from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "L, M, N, O, P - Songs from the Middle of the Alphabet.". Co-Host will be Nina Hennessey. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

NYC: "GUTLESS & GRATEFUL: A MUSICAL FEAST"

Amy Oestreicher will appear at THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Fridays, October 19th and 26th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. Her show is an emotional storytelling experience and captivating cabaret act entitled, "Gutless & Grateful: a musical feast". Amy is only 25 years old, but has quite a story to tell. In April of her High School Senior year, she developed a blod clod, the complications of which resulted in a coma that lasted several months. When she awoke she was told that she didn't have a stomach, could not eat or drink, and no one could tell me when or if I would ever be able to again. It took 24 surgeries and over three years, but she eventually was miraculously reconstructed and with the intestines she had left, given a system that digests food. Recently, Amy was on the TODAY show with Kathie Lee and Hoda for their "Everyone Has A Story" segment. Kathie Lee, along with composer David Friedman, wrote a song for her "Still Alive", which now closes out her act. Amy wrote and co-directed the show along with Jerold Goldstein, the shows lead pianist and David Brunetti, the shows musical director. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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