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Saturday, February 9, 2013

SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT

SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT
The harmonic convergence known as The Main Ingredient will perform at LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095) Thursday through Saturday, February 7th through 9th with shows at Thursday & Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. This is the group that pumped out such still-played '70s hits as "Everybody Plays The Fool," "Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)," "I'm So Proud," "You've Been My Inspiration," "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely," and "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend". The Main Ingredient still tours and belts out the classic sounds for audiences that crave true harmony, beautiful melodies, and lyrics they can relate to. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR

CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR
Chicago cabaret favorite Joan Curto brings her new show "Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter: From Major to Minor" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Wednesday through Sunday, February 6th through 10th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm). Called a "cabaret icon" by NBC News-Chicago. Joan Curto has performed in most theatres and clubs in Chicago and tours nationally. She will be debuting her new show, celebrating the wit and sophistication of Cole Porter, arguably the supreme master of sophisticated song. Joan will be touring this show in late 2013. Joining her will be musical director, Beckie Menzie and Jim Cox on bass. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY

FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY
Following her New Year's Eve run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (NYC), Marilyn Maye is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) for her sixth engagement since 2008. She will be performing Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th at 8:00 pm. Maye is the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Her career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, Feinstein's and the legendary Birdland. Tuesday through Thursday: $120 dinner/show ($60 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $130 dinner/show ($70 show only).

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DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON

DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON
The Joshua Redman Trio will star at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. Born in Berkeley, California, he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of musics (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African) and instruments (recorder, piano, guitar, gatham, gamelan), and began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to what became his primary instrument, the tenor saxophone, one year later. Redman has been nominated for 2 Grammys and has garnered top honors in critics and readers polls of DownBeat, Jazz Times, The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. He wrote and performed the music for Louis Malle's final film Vanya on 42nd Street, and is both seen and heard in the Robert Altman film Kansas City. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: BRAD SIMMONS & FRIENDS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: BRAD SIMMONS & FRIENDS AT 54 BELOW
Brad Simmons & Friends will perform at54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 pm. 54 Below late-nighters know him as the handsome guy at the keys providing musical direction at Backstage, but for one night only, 54 Below's own Brad Simmons steps out of that role for an evening celebrating his very own tunes & covers. Joined by special guests, including Tony winner Tonya Pinkins, Celisse Henderson, Paul Oakley Stovall, and Jon Patrick Walker & The Guilty Party. There is a $20-$30 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH AT 54 BELOW

NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH AT 54 BELOW
Acclaimed actress and entertainer Tovah Feldshuh will make her 54 Below debut on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, February 8th & 9th at 8:30 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ). In this zany musical evening, custom fashioned for 54 Below, Ms. Feldshuh revisits the 1970s when she first came to Studio 54 and to Broadway. She also inhabits a gallery of hilarious characters, ages 8 to 80, comic and dramatic - who sing! The songlist includes Broadway classics from Bernstein, Styne, and Gershwin to contemporary artists Dar Williams and Craig Carnelia. For these three special performances, Tovah will be joined by Broadway's Jesse Kissel on piano. For her work on the New York stage, which includes, among many others, Golda's Balcony, Irena's Vow, Yentl, Lend Me a Tenor, and Sarava! (which she will revisit in this show), Tovah is the recipient of four Tony nominations, and has won four Drama Desk, four Outer Critics Circle, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Lucille Lortel Awards. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN

NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN
Amanda McBroom will the spring season at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) joined by her musical director Michele Brourman, Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 29th through February 9th at 8:45 pm. She has been called "...the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song THE ROSE hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. Her songs have have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Leanne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, Stephanie Mills, The Manhattan Transfer, Donny Osmond, the Chipmunks, and the Baby Dinosaurs in LAND BEFORE TIME (she wrote all the songs for 11 Universal Cartoon videos with longtime collaborator Michele Brourman). There is a $45-$65 cover Tuesdays through Thursdays, $45-$75 on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND
The Lou Donaldson Organ Quartet performs atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Jazz critics agree that "Sweet Poppa Lou" Donaldson is one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time. He began his career as a bandleader with Blue Note Records in 1952 and, already at age 25, he had found his sound, though it would continue to sweeten over the years, earning him his famed nickname "Sweet Poppa Lou." He made a series of classic records for Blue Note in the 50s, and takes pride in having showcased many musicians who made their first records as sidemen for him: Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Grant Green, Blue Mitchell, Donald Byrd, Horace Parlan, and others. After also making some excellent recordings for Cadet and Argo Records in the early 60s, Lou's return to Blue Note in 1967 was marked by one of his most famous recordings, Alligator Bogaloo. Lou was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by North Carolina A & T University and a scholarship was established in his name that is awarded to the most gifted jazz musician at North Carolina A & T University each year. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame and is the recipient of countless other honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to jazz, America's "classical music." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL

NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL
Pia Zadora, Golden Globe winner, Grammy nominee, ShowWest winner, accomplished singer, film and Broadway star will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th. Showtimes are 7:00 pm on Thursday; 7L00 & 9:30 on Friday; 9:30 pm on Saturday; and 4:30 pm on Sunday. With her many and varied talents, Pia's true love has always been singing, and in 1985, she launched a successful music career with her first standards album, "Pia & Phil", recorded with the London Philharmonic. Pia then embarked on a worldwide tour performing at Carnegie Hall, The Philadelphia Academy of Music, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall and The London Palladium, as well as with symphonies throughout the United States and Canada. This show was created by three-time Emmy winning director and choreographer Walter Painter, Emmy-nominated Academy Award writer Jon Macks, and six-time Emmy Award and Peabody winning composer Larry Grossman. Pia's new show features the greatest songs ever performed, laughs and pure non-stop entertainment. Accompanied by legendary Sinatra pianist and musical conductor Vinnie Falcone and his orchestra, Pia performs classics such as "The Lady Is a Tramp", "Come Rain or Shine", "All of Me", "Young at Heart" and "The Man That Got Away". There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JUDE TREDER-WOLFF IN CRAZYTOWN: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH

NYC: JUDE TREDER-WOLFF IN CRAZYTOWN: MY FIRST PSYCHOPATH
An official choice of the 2012 Chicago and San Francisco Fringe Festivals, CrAzYToWn: my first psychopath will be performed at ACTORS THEATER WORKSHOP (145 West 28th Street - 3rd Floor, NYC) on Saturday, February 2nd 9th at 7:00 pm. CrAzYToWn the is a comic take on how an encounter with psychopath helped an over-eager therapist get over herself - when nothing else seemed to be working. In this storytelling show, with original music, real-life therapist/ performer Jude Treder-Wolff takes audiences down the rabbit hole of belief that led to being blind-sided by reality, in a cautionary tale about how authentic a completely fake person can be. Written and performed by Jude Treder-Wolff Musical direction and songs co-written by Wells Hanley. Tickets are $12 - Buy online athttp://www.smarttix.com
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NYC: HOPELESSLY IN LOVE: THE LYRICS OF TOM TOCE

NYC: HOPELESSLY IN LOVE: THE LYRICS OF TOM TOCE
A new cabaret revue, "Hopelessly In Love: The Lyrics Of Tom Toce" returns for 2 more performances to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday January 27th and Saturday February 9th, both at 4:00 pm. The show features music by Tom and ten remarkably talented composers: Douglas Cohen, Rick Cummins, Zina Goldrich, David K. Israel, Jeff Lazarus, Shelly Markham, Peter Millrose, Kim Oler, Lew Spence and Alan Wolpert. The show features three of cabaret's brightest new stars: Carole J. Bufford, Jack Donahue and Jennifer Sheehan, and is directed by Peter Napolitano with musical direction by Matthew Martin Ward. For the opening performance, October 10th, there will be a special guest appearance by Maude Maggart. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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 Saturday nights February 9th & 23rd at 8:00 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: MACK & HOLLAND'S HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS IN 2013


NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS IN 2013
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 February 2nd, 9th, 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, February 8, 2013

SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT

SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT
The harmonic convergence known as The Main Ingredient will perform at LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095) Thursday through Saturday, February 7th through 9th with shows at Thursday & Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. This is the group that pumped out such still-played '70s hits as "Everybody Plays The Fool," "Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)," "I'm So Proud," "You've Been My Inspiration," "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely," and "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend". The Main Ingredient still tours and belts out the classic sounds for audiences that crave true harmony, beautiful melodies, and lyrics they can relate to. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: "COWBOYS & ANGELS: TOM ORR SINGS THE GEORGE MICHAEL SONGBOOK"

SF: "COWBOYS & ANGELS: TOM ORR SINGS THE GEORGE MICHAEL SONGBOOK"
San Francisco cabaret sensation Tom Orr will present his show "The George Michael Songbook" to LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095) on Friday, February 8th at 10:00 pm. He is joined by the Tom Shaw Quartet. The show pays a tribute to one of contemporary pop music's best and most underrated songwriters, former Wham! frontman and international superstar George Michael. Come experience one of SF's favorite local song interpreters with his boisterous baritone showing surprising range, resonance and lush vocals with thoughtful lyric expression and Orr's own unique satirical stand-up comedy. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR

CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR
Chicago cabaret favorite Joan Curto brings her new show "Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter: From Major to Minor" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Wednesday through Sunday, February 6th through 10th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm). Called a "cabaret icon" by NBC News-Chicago. Joan Curto has performed in most theatres and clubs in Chicago and tours nationally. She will be debuting her new show, celebrating the wit and sophistication of Cole Porter, arguably the supreme master of sophisticated song. Joan will be touring this show in late 2013. Joining her will be musical director, Beckie Menzie and Jim Cox on bass. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY

FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY
Following her New Year's Eve run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (NYC), Marilyn Maye is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) for her sixth engagement since 2008. She will be performing Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th at 8:00 pm. Maye is the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Her career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, Feinstein's and the legendary Birdland. Tuesday through Thursday: $120 dinner/show ($60 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $130 dinner/show ($70 show only).

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DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON

DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON
The Joshua Redman Trio will star at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. Born in Berkeley, California, he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of musics (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African) and instruments (recorder, piano, guitar, gatham, gamelan), and began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to what became his primary instrument, the tenor saxophone, one year later. Redman has been nominated for 2 Grammys and has garnered top honors in critics and readers polls of DownBeat, Jazz Times, The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. He wrote and performed the music for Louis Malle's final film Vanya on 42nd Street, and is both seen and heard in the Robert Altman film Kansas City. Call for cover/minimum information.

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BOS: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

BOS: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS
Bradford Marsalis will introduce his new CD "FOUR MFs PLAYIN' TUNES" at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday through Sunday, February 8th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Branford Marsalis Quartet, in addition to Branford, is ,ade up of Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums. NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis and his Quartet of musical friends recently released Four MFs Playin' Tunes. On this new album, the song takes center stage, with the band members bringing their considerable musical expertise to bear, as they focus on each tune as an important musical entity unto itself and not merely a vehicle for showcasing individual talent. Show only cover $40 - dinner/show package $80.

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NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH AT 54 BELOW

NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH AT 54 BELOW
Acclaimed actress and entertainer Tovah Feldshuh will make her 54 Below debut on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, February 8th & 9th at 8:30 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ). In this zany musical evening, custom fashioned for 54 Below, Ms. Feldshuh revisits the 1970s when she first came to Studio 54 and to Broadway. She also inhabits a gallery of hilarious characters, ages 8 to 80, comic and dramatic - who sing! The songlist includes Broadway classics from Bernstein, Styne, and Gershwin to contemporary artists Dar Williams and Craig Carnelia. For these three special performances, Tovah will be joined by Broadway's Jesse Kissel on piano. For her work on the New York stage, which includes, among many others, Golda's Balcony, Irena's Vow, Yentl, Lend Me a Tenor, and Sarava! (which she will revisit in this show), Tovah is the recipient of four Tony nominations, and has won four Drama Desk, four Outer Critics Circle, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Lucille Lortel Awards. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN

NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN
Amanda McBroom will the spring season at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) joined by her musical director Michele Brourman, Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 29th through February 9th at 8:45 pm. She has been called "...the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song THE ROSE hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. Her songs have have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Leanne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, Stephanie Mills, The Manhattan Transfer, Donny Osmond, the Chipmunks, and the Baby Dinosaurs in LAND BEFORE TIME (she wrote all the songs for 11 Universal Cartoon videos with longtime collaborator Michele Brourman). There is a $45-$65 cover Tuesdays through Thursdays, $45-$75 on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND
The Lou Donaldson Organ Quartet performs atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Jazz critics agree that "Sweet Poppa Lou" Donaldson is one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time. He began his career as a bandleader with Blue Note Records in 1952 and, already at age 25, he had found his sound, though it would continue to sweeten over the years, earning him his famed nickname "Sweet Poppa Lou." He made a series of classic records for Blue Note in the 50s, and takes pride in having showcased many musicians who made their first records as sidemen for him: Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Grant Green, Blue Mitchell, Donald Byrd, Horace Parlan, and others. After also making some excellent recordings for Cadet and Argo Records in the early 60s, Lou's return to Blue Note in 1967 was marked by one of his most famous recordings, Alligator Bogaloo. Lou was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by North Carolina A & T University and a scholarship was established in his name that is awarded to the most gifted jazz musician at North Carolina A & T University each year. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame and is the recipient of countless other honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to jazz, America's "classical music." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT BIRDLAND
The David Berger Jazz Orchestra performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Fridays at 5:00 pm. Jazz composer, arranger and conductor David Berger is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era and big band music. Conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994, Berger has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings including over 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Mr. Berger maintains a close working relationship with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL

NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL
Pia Zadora, Golden Globe winner, Grammy nominee, ShowWest winner, accomplished singer, film and Broadway star will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th. Showtimes are 7:00 pm on Thursday; 7L00 & 9:30 on Friday; 9:30 pm on Saturday; and 4:30 pm on Sunday. With her many and varied talents, Pia's true love has always been singing, and in 1985, she launched a successful music career with her first standards album, "Pia & Phil", recorded with the London Philharmonic. Pia then embarked on a worldwide tour performing at Carnegie Hall, The Philadelphia Academy of Music, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall and The London Palladium, as well as with symphonies throughout the United States and Canada. This show was created by three-time Emmy winning director and choreographer Walter Painter, Emmy-nominated Academy Award writer Jon Macks, and six-time Emmy Award and Peabody winning composer Larry Grossman. Pia's new show features the greatest songs ever performed, laughs and pure non-stop entertainment. Accompanied by legendary Sinatra pianist and musical conductor Vinnie Falcone and his orchestra, Pia performs classics such as "The Lady Is a Tramp", "Come Rain or Shine", "All of Me", "Young at Heart" and "The Man That Got Away". There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX
"Not as Cute as Picture", a GLAAD-Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Theater: Washington DC, played to sold out houses in January this year and returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) for four additional performances, Fridays, February 8th & 22nd and March 8th & 22nd, all shows at 9:30 pm. The semi-autobiographical "Not as Cute", written and performed by J.D. Cerna, directed by Nick Demos (Oklahoma), partner in Demos/Bizar Entertainment (producer of Tony-Award winner, Memphis), first ran in Washington, DC. The play is set in 1994, a time when young gay men's pursuit of purpose was often obstructed by the crashing reality of AIDS. J.D.Cerna is a gifted writer/actor who uses a wicked sense of humor and his personal life experiences and perspectives to amplify the discussion around important LGBT issues and in particular, his own observations as a gay man. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: GARY NEGBAUR PLAYS TOMI JAZZ

NYC: GARY NEGBAUR PLAYS TOMI JAZZ
Gary Negbaur will perform solo at TOMI JAZZ (239 East 53 Street, lower level, NYC - 646-497-1254 - ) on Friday, February 8th with sets from 8:00 pm to midnight. 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). The song list will include several New Orleans R&B numbers as Gary prepares for his upcoming performances in the Big Easy later this year. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE AT THE BEECHMAN
Dallas DuBois hosts DISTORTED DIZNEE, an outrageous take on some of the most beloved animated classics, at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays, February 1st, 8th, 15th & 22ndat 10:00 pm. DuBois and a troupe of fabulous drag queens will present a twisted - and very adult - journey, catapulting you back to your childhood into a Magical Kingdom where dreams come true. This 70-minute extravaganza features high-energy dance numbers, comedy, dazzling costumes and lip-syncing "ladies". Starring Dallas DuBois, Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Pixie Aventura, Shenea DeDranke, and more! There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JEFF HARNAR IN "DOES THIS SONG MAKE ME LOOK FAT?"
Jeff Harnar, one of the most celebrated performers of the American Popular Songbook, will return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) in his show "Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? (Lighter Fare for a Winter Night)". Final performance is on Friday, February 8th. Harnar recently was awarded the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award, as well as two MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) Awards and three Back Stage Bistro Awards. This new show - featuring Music Director Lawrence Yurman on piano, Jered Egan on bass and Ray Marchica on drums - will highlight the wit of Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Comden & Green, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, Stan Freberg, Rick Crom, Larry Kerchner, Francesca Blumenthal and more. Harnar has made appearances at the Carnegie Hall, the Oak Room, Feinstein's at Loews Regency, The Metropolitan Room, Town Hall, and has hosted three seasons of The American Songbook in London at The Jermyn Street Theatre. Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas, a solo concert at Weill Recital and as Michael Feinstein's special guest at Zankel Hall. Jeff headlined three Town Hall concerts, including a Cole Porter evening with Andrea Marcovicci. He has appeared in thirteen "Lyrics & Lyricists" concerts, serving as artistic director and host for one. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS SATURDAY TO DON'T TELL MAMA

NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS SATURDAY TO DON'T TELL MAMA
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 toDON'T TELL MAMA(343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday nights February 2nd, 9th, 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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BOS: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AT SCULLERS

BOS: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY AT SCULLERS

Bradford Marsalis will introduce his new CD "FOUR MFs PLAYIN' TUNES" at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday through Sunday, February 8th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Branford Marsalis Quartet, in addition to Branford, is ,ade up of Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums. NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis and his Quartet of musical friends recently released Four MFs Playin' Tunes. On this new album, the song takes center stage, with the band members bringing their considerable musical expertise to bear, as they focus on each tune as an important musical entity unto itself and not merely a vehicle for showcasing individual talent. Show only cover $40 - dinner/show package $80.


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NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" RETURNS FRIDAY TO THE DUPLEX

NYC: "NOT AS CUTE AS PICTURE" ADDS DATES AT THE DUPLEX

"Not as Cute as Picture", a GLAAD-Media Award Nominee for Outstanding Theater: Washington DC, played to sold out houses in January this year and returns toTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) for four additional performances, Fridays, February 8th & 22nd and March 8th & 22nd, all shows at 9:30 pm. The semi-autobiographical "Not as Cute", written and performed by J.D. Cerna, directed by Nick Demos (Oklahoma), partner in Demos/Bizar Entertainment (producer of Tony-Award winner, Memphis), first ran in Washington, DC. The play is set in 1994, a time when young gay men's pursuit of purpose was often obstructed by the crashing reality of AIDS. J.D.Cerna is a gifted writer/actor who uses a wicked sense of humor and his personal life experiences and perspectives to amplify the discussion around important LGBT issues and in particular, his own observations as a gay man. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT AT LIVE AT THE RRAZZ

SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT AT LIVE AT THE RRAZZ
The harmonic convergence known as The Main Ingredient will perform at LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095) Thursday through Saturday, February 7th through 9th with shows at Thursday & Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. This is the group that pumped out such still-played '70s hits as "Everybody Plays The Fool," "Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)," "I'm So Proud," "You've Been My Inspiration," "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely," and "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend". The Main Ingredient still tours and belts out the classic sounds for audiences that crave true harmony, beautiful melodies, and lyrics they can relate to. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: JOAN CURTO SINGS COLE PORTER: FROM MAJOR TO MINOR AT DAVENPORT'S
Chicago cabaret favorite Joan Curto brings her new show "Joan Curto Sings Cole Porter: From Major to Minor" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Wednesday through Sunday, February 6th through 10th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm). Called a "cabaret icon" by NBC News-Chicago. Joan Curto has performed in most theatres and clubs in Chicago and tours nationally. She will be debuting her new show, celebrating the wit and sophistication of Cole Porter, arguably the supreme master of sophisticated song. Joan will be touring this show in late 2013. Joining her will be musical director, Beckie Menzie and Jim Cox on bass. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY IN PALM BEACH

FL: MARILYN MAYE AT THE COLONY IN PALM BEACH
Following her New Year's Eve run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (NYC), Marilyn Maye is returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) for her sixth engagement since 2008. She will be performing Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th at 8:00 pm. Maye is the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Her career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, Feinstein's and the legendary Birdland. Tuesday through Thursday: $120 dinner/show ($60 show only) and Friday & Saturday: $130 dinner/show ($70 show only).

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DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO FEATURING RUBEN ROGERS & GREG HUTCHINSON AT BLUES ALLEY
The Joshua Redman Trio will star at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. Born in Berkeley, California, he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. He was exposed at an early age to a variety of musics (jazz, classical, rock, soul, Indian, Indonesian, Middle-Eastern, African) and instruments (recorder, piano, guitar, gatham, gamelan), and began playing clarinet at age nine before switching to what became his primary instrument, the tenor saxophone, one year later. Redman has been nominated for 2 Grammys and has garnered top honors in critics and readers polls of DownBeat, Jazz Times, The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. He wrote and performed the music for Louis Malle's final film Vanya on 42nd Street, and is both seen and heard in the Robert Altman film Kansas City. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT

NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT
Acclaimed actress and entertainer Tovah Feldshuh will make her 54 Below debut on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm and Friday & Saturday, February 8th & 9th at 8:30 pm at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551). In this zany musical evening, custom fashioned for 54 Below, Ms. Feldshuh revisits the 1970s when she first came to Studio 54 and to Broadway. She also inhabits a gallery of hilarious characters, ages 8 to 80, comic and dramatic - who sing! The songlist includes Broadway classics from Bernstein, Styne, and Gershwin to contemporary artists Dar Williams and Craig Carnelia. For these three special performances, Tovah will be joined by Broadway's Jesse Kissel on piano. For her work on the New York stage, which includes, among many others, Golda's Balcony, Irena's Vow, Yentl, Lend Me a Tenor, and Sarava! (which she will revisit in this show), Tovah is the recipient of four Tony nominations, and has won four Drama Desk, four Outer Critics Circle, the Obie, the Theatre World, and the Lucille Lortel Awards. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN AT THE CAFE CARLYLE

NYC: AMANDA MCBROOM WITH MICHELE BROURMAN
Amanda McBroom will the spring season at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) joined by her musical director Michele Brourman, Tuesdays through Saturdays, January 29th through February 9th at 8:45 pm. She has been called "...the greatest cabaret performer of her generation, an urban poet who writes like an angel and has a voice to match." Her name first came to the attention of the music public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song THE ROSE hit number one all over the world in 1979. But it was Amanda's performance of her own song on the Golden Globes (she won), Grammys (she didn't) and The Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as songwriter. Her songs have have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Leanne Rimes, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Anne Murray, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, Stephanie Mills, The Manhattan Transfer, Donny Osmond, the Chipmunks, and the Baby Dinosaurs in LAND BEFORE TIME (she wrote all the songs for 11 Universal Cartoon videos with longtime collaborator Michele Brourman). There is a $45-$65 cover Tuesdays through Thursdays, $45-$75 on Fridays & Saturdays.

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NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

NYC: LOU DONALDSON ORGAN QUARTET AT BIRDLAND
The Lou Donaldson Organ Quartet performs atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, February 5th through 9th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Jazz critics agree that "Sweet Poppa Lou" Donaldson is one of the greatest alto saxophonists of all time. He began his career as a bandleader with Blue Note Records in 1952 and, already at age 25, he had found his sound, though it would continue to sweeten over the years, earning him his famed nickname "Sweet Poppa Lou." He made a series of classic records for Blue Note in the 50s, and takes pride in having showcased many musicians who made their first records as sidemen for him: Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Grant Green, Blue Mitchell, Donald Byrd, Horace Parlan, and others. After also making some excellent recordings for Cadet and Argo Records in the early 60s, Lou's return to Blue Note in 1967 was marked by one of his most famous recordings, Alligator Bogaloo. Lou was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by North Carolina A & T University and a scholarship was established in his name that is awarded to the most gifted jazz musician at North Carolina A & T University each year. He was inducted into the International Jazz Hall of Fame and is the recipient of countless other honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to jazz, America's "classical music." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MUSIC FROM THE LAMBS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD

NYC: MUSIC FROM THE LAMBS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD
The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc. and The Lambs Clubpresent Music from the Lambs on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm atGUILD HALL (1 East 29th Street, NYC - 212-685-2927). The Lambs Club, America's oldest professional theater club, brings their tradition of song and merriment to Guild Hall for a concert benefitting the Emergency Aid & Relief Program of The Episcopal Actors' Guild. Founded in Delmonico's Restaurant in 1874, The Lambs Club remains active, meeting every Friday night for their popular "Low Jinks" concert series, held in their historic space at 3 West 51st Street, NYC. For this event, Lambs Club cabaret veterans will perform their favorite hits from the American songbook, with all proceeds going to help local actors in need. This concert also offers the unique opportunity to hear this wonderful music inside EAG's intimate, historic theatre space atop the landmark Little Church on 29th Street. Scheduled to perform are Marc Baron, Gini Dustin, Linda Fields, Rita Hammer, James Martinelli, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Frank Torren. Paul Chamlin will sing and serve as the accompanist. The night's MC is Scott Glascock. This event will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. There is a suggested donation of $15 ($10 for members).

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NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: PIA ZADORA: BACK AGAIN AND STANDING TALL
Pia Zadora, Golden Globe winner, Grammy nominee, ShowWest winner, accomplished singer, film and Broadway star will perform atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday through Sunday, February 7th through 10th. Showtimes are 7:00 pm on Thursday; 7L00 & 9:30 on Friday; 9:30 pm on Saturday; and 4:30 pm on Sunday. With her many and varied talents, Pia's true love has always been singing, and in 1985, she launched a successful music career with her first standards album, "Pia & Phil", recorded with the London Philharmonic. Pia then embarked on a worldwide tour performing at Carnegie Hall, The Philadelphia Academy of Music, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall and The London Palladium, as well as with symphonies throughout the United States and Canada. This show was created by three-time Emmy winning director and choreographer Walter Painter, Emmy-nominated Academy Award writer Jon Macks, and six-time Emmy Award and Peabody winning composer Larry Grossman. Pia's new show features the greatest songs ever performed, laughs and pure non-stop entertainment. Accompanied by legendary Sinatra pianist and musical conductor Vinnie Falcone and his orchestra, Pia performs classics such as "The Lady Is a Tramp", "Come Rain or Shine", "All of Me", "Young at Heart" and "The Man That Got Away". There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES AT THE DUPLEX

NYC: BEN RIMALOWER: PATTI ISSUES AT THE DUPLEX
Patti Issues will be performed by Ben Rimalower at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursdays, February 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 7:00 pm. Patti Issues mark's Rimalower's debut as a playwright and performer, after serving as the director of numerous Off-Broadway plays, concerts and all-star benefits (and blogging for the Huffington Post). With a mix of comic irreverence, stark candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues poignantly explores the challenges facing LGBT parents and children while shining unique light on gay men's time-old obsessions with divas. When Ben Rimalower was eight years old, his father came out of the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear that left his family in tatters. Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort - like so many gay boys before him and after - in musical theater, and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT IN CARELESS RHAPSODY TONIGHT AT 54 BELOW

NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT IN CARELESS RHAPSODY
"Careless Rhapsody: An Evening Dedicated to the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart" will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Monday, February 4th at 7:00 pm; Thursday, February 7th at 9:30 pm; and Tuesday & Wednesday, February 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. Arthur Masella serves as director; Don Rebic, musical director and on Dick Scarpola, bass. In "Careless Rhapsody," award-winning vocalist, director and Broadway actor (The Frogs, Sweet Smell of Success, and Kiss Me, Kate) Eric Michael Gillett uses the wit and wisdom of Lorenz Hart to remind us all that, though love can be be experienced with abandon, to be careless with the heart can also have a price. George Balanchine called Lorenz Hart the "Shelley of America" and, it's true, his lyric writing ranks with the greatest romantic poetry of all time. Though he, himself, was unlucky in love, his writing casts a spell that will always survive the test of time, inspiring generations of lovers to come to follow their hearts. Eric Michael Gillett is a MAC and Bistro Award winning vocalist whose own cabaret shows have included "Cast of Thousands: The Songs of Craig Carnelia" (for which Eric was named MAC's Major Male Vocalist of 2012); "It Takes Two: The Duets of Stephen Sondheim" (with Melanie Vaughan); "Best of My Love," and his critically-lauded collection of radio songs of the past forty years, "Hook, Line, and Singer." There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

FRIDAY IN BOSTON: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

FRIDAY IN BOSTON: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS

Bradford Marsalis will introduce his new CD "FOUR MFs PLAYIN' TUNES" at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB (400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111 - ) on Friday through Sunday, February 8th through 10th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The Branford Marsalis Quartet, in addition to Branford, is ,ade up of Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums. NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis and his Quartet of musical friends recently released Four MFs Playin' Tunes. On this new album, the song takes center stage, with the band members bringing their considerable musical expertise to bear, as they focus on each tune as an important musical entity unto itself and not merely a vehicle for showcasing individual talent. Show only cover $40 - dinner/show package $80.


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FRIDAY IN NYC: JEFF HARNAR IN "DOES THIS SONG MAKE ME LOOK FAT?"

FRIDAY IN NYC: JEFF HARNAR IN "DOES THIS SONG MAKE ME LOOK FAT?"

Jeff Harnar, one of the most celebrated performers of the American Popular Songbook, will return to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) in his show "Does This Song Make Me Look Fat? (Lighter Fare for a Winter Night)". Performances are on four Monday nights at 7:00 pm, January 14th, 21st and 28th and Friday, February 8th. Harnar recently was awarded the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award, as well as two MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) Awards and three Back Stage Bistro Awards. This new show - featuring Music Director Lawrence Yurman on piano, Jered Egan on bass and Ray Marchica on drums - will highlight the wit of Noel Coward, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Comden & Green, Tom Lehrer, Allan Sherman, Stan Freberg, Rick Crom, Larry Kerchner, Francesca Blumenthal and more. Harnar has made appearances at the Carnegie Hall, the Oak Room, Feinstein's at Loews Regency, The Metropolitan Room, Town Hall, and has hosted three seasons of The American Songbook in London at The Jermyn Street Theatre. Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas, a solo concert at Weill Recital and as Michael Feinstein's special guest at Zankel Hall. Jeff headlined three Town Hall concerts, including a Cole Porter evening with Andrea Marcovicci. He has appeared in thirteen "Lyrics & Lyricists" concerts, serving as artistic director and host for one. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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THURSDAY IN SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT

THURSDAY IN SF: CUBA GOODING AND THE MAIN INGREDIENT

The harmonic convergence known as The Main Ingredient will perform at LIVE AT THE RRAZZ (1000 Van Ness Avenue, SF - 800-380-3095) Thursday through Saturday, February 7th through 9th with shows at Thursday & Friday at 8:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. This is the group that pumped out such still-played '70s hits as "Everybody Plays The Fool," "Spinning Around (I Must Be Falling In Love)," "I'm So Proud," "You've Been My Inspiration," "Just Don't Want To Be Lonely," and "Happiness Is Just Around The Bend". The Main Ingredient still tours and belts out the classic sounds for audiences that crave true harmony, beautiful melodies, and lyrics they can relate to. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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THURSDAY IN NYC: MUSIC FROM THE LAMBS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD

THURSDAY IN NYC: MUSIC FROM THE LAMBS: A CONCERT TO BENEFIT THE EPISCOPAL ACTORS' GUILD

The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc. and The Lambs Club present Music from the Lambs on Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm at GUILD HALL (1 East 29th Street, NYC - 212-685-2927). The Lambs Club, America's oldest professional theater club, brings their tradition of song and merriment to Guild Hall for a concert benefitting the Emergency Aid & Relief Program of The Episcopal Actors' Guild. Founded in Delmonico's Restaurant in 1874, The Lambs Club remains active, meeting every Friday night for their popular "Low Jinks" concert series, held in their historic space at 3 West 51st Street, NYC. For this event, Lambs Club cabaret veterans will perform their favorite hits from the American songbook, with all proceeds going to help local actors in need. This concert also offers the unique opportunity to hear this wonderful music inside EAG's intimate, historic theatre space atop the landmark Little Church on 29th Street. Scheduled to perform are Marc Baron, Gini Dustin, Linda Fields, Rita Hammer, James Martinelli, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Frank Torren. Paul Chamlin will sing and serve as the accompanist. The night's MC is Scott Glascock. This event will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. There is a suggested donation of $15 ($10 for members).


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