CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 4/28/13

Saturday, May 4, 2013

THE MUSIC OF PAUL ROBESON FEATURED SUNDAY ON EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

THE MUSIC OF PAUL ROBESON FEATURED SUNDAY ON EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet athttp://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, April 5th, David will present another 2 hours of recorded songs and live & recorded interviews from the worlds of cabaret & Broadway, featuring the music of Paul Robeson. David will also conduct an in-studio interview with David Friedman about his latest CD releases: Different Light & Let Me Fly. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows tooldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives athttp://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

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CELEBRITY CRUISES AND 54 BELOW CABARET ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

CELEBRITY CRUISES AND 54 BELOW CABARET ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

Celebrity Cruises has announced an exclusive partnership with Manhattan's noted 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 ) which will bring guests on Celebrity's newly "Solsticized" ship Celebrity Summit the rare opportunity to enjoy entertainment by some of Broadway's brightest stars while sailing to the pink-sand paradise of Bermuda. Those stars will light up the stage of Celebrity Summit during its Bermuda vacation season from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), NJ, from this Sunday, May 5th, through October 2013. Scheduled to perform: Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie, Andrea McArdle, Tom Wopat, Anthony Rapp, Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Marin Mazzie, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Gregg Edelman, Brent Barrett Karen Mason, Telly Leung, Christine Andreas, Elizabeth Stanley, Jarrod Spector, Shoshana Bean, Darius Dehaas and more to be announced. For more information, dial 1-800-437-3111, visithttp://www.celebritycruises.com, or call your travel agent

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L.A. JAZZ SOCIETY MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH PARTY IN HOLLYWOOD SUNDAY

L.A. JAZZ SOCIETY MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH PARTY IN HOLLYWOOD

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the L.A. JAZZ SOCIETY - be aware their website is slightly out of date). On Sunday, May 5th the L.A. Jazz Society will officially kick off the celebration with a cocktail party and viewing of the newly restored jazz mural on the side of the iconic Capitol Records building in Hollywood. It was Jazz Society founder, Teri Merrill-Aarons who originally commissioned the mural created by artist Richard Wyatt in 1990. Wyatt and his artists will attend the party at THE LEXINGTON SOCIAL HOUSE RESTAURANT (1718 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-461-1700 - ). The restaurant is located across the street from Capitol Records. Louie Cruz Beltran 5-piece group has been hired to play at the cocktail party on the restaurant's outdoor patio - Two shows, 4:30 & 5:30 pm. Call for cover/minimum information. Reservations highly advised.

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TONIGHT ONLY IN SF: GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT BOOKER T. JONES AT YOSHI'S

TONIGHT ONLY IN SF: GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT BOOKER T. JONES AT YOSHI'S

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Musicians Hall of Fame inductee, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history Booker T. Jones will perform at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Saturday, May 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. As leader of the legendary Booker T and the MG's, this pillar of soul music collaborated with Otis Redding, Albert King, Eddie Floyd and Sam and Dave during his tenure at the renowned Stax Records label. Since then, Booker has lent his trademark keyboard chops to artists as diverse as Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and produced classic albums such as Willie Nelson's triple platinum hit "Stardust" and Bill Withers' "Just As I Am" featuring the hit song "Ain't No Sunshine." Booker's 2009 solo release on Anti Records, "Potato Hole" won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Instrumental Album in 2010. Booker followed "Potato Hole" with "The Road From Memphis," a soulful return to the classic Memphis sound recorded with The Roots and released in 2011 with Anti Records. There is a $35 (8:00 pm) $28 (10:00 pm) cover charge.

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SATURDAYS IN MAY IN L.A.: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

SATURDAYS IN MAY IN L.A.: CABARET ON THE GREEN AT THE DATE PALM COUNTRY CLUB

Palm Springs entertainer Les Michaels will launch a new show at AJ'S ON THE GREEN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE (36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA - 760-202-1111). Cabaret On The Green will take place on Saturdays in May from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Dinner reservations for tables in the main room are highly advised or open seating is available in the lounge. Overlooking a lake at the Date Palm Country Club, AJ's is an ideal location for live entertainment with seating for 140 and a baby grand piano that will be played by Joel Baker who has worked along side Les for nearly four years and is considered 'a singer's best friend' for his ability to accompany them in any style but mostly Standards, Jazz, Broadway, and The Great American Songbook. There is no cover charge so food and drink purchase is customary.

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CHICAGO: HILARY ANN FELDMAN - THREE DATES WITH "MY FAIR AUDREY" AT DAVENPORT'S

CHICAGO: HILARY ANN FELDMAN - THREE DATES WITH "MY FAIR AUDREY" AT DAVENPORT'S

Hilary Ann Feldman brings her new show "My Fair Audrey" toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturdays, May 4th, 11th & 18th at 8:00 pm. Hilary is joined by pianist Beckie Menzie in this musical tribute to this unique and beautiful star. From WWII refugee to Academy and Tony Award winner, from UNICEF beneficiary to UNICEF Ambassador, Audrey Hepburn was not only a beloved celebrity but also a celebrated human being. Actress, fashion icon, wife, mother, multi-lingual ambassador and humanitarian, Audrey is as adored today as she was half a cenury ago. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

INDIANAPOLIS TONIGHT: EMILY SKINNER AT THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB

INDIANAPOLIS TONIGHT: EMILY SKINNER AT THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB

Broadway vixen Emily Skinner performs some of her favorite and arcane tunes from the classic Broadway songbook ... with a signature Skinner-style twist in Broadway Her Way! atTHE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB (121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th at 8:00 pm. Skinner has wowed audiences in musicals such as Side Show, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award, Billy Elliot, Jekyll & Hyde and The Full Monty. Performing songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Sondheim, Gershwin and more, Skinner proves why she is one of Broadway's true leading ladies. Emily Skinner recently starred in the world premiere of The Great American Mousical under the direction of Julie Andrews. Just before that, she originated the role of Monique McCandless in Stephen King/John Mellencamp's Ghost Brothers of Darkland County at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre. On Broadway, she starred in Billy Elliot. Handpicked by acclaimed director Stephen Daldry, she was the very first American selected to play the role of Billy's dance teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson. There is a $35-$45-$55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

DC TONIGHT: CLASSIC VOCALESE: UPTOWN VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET AT GERMANO'S

DC TONIGHT: CLASSIC VOCALESE: UPTOWN VOCAL JAZZ QUARTET AT GERMANO'S

Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet (UVJQ) will perform at CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm. UVJQ puts its sublime signature on an engaging vocal jazz genre and breathes new life into the tradition of the great harmonizing vocal groups with its new cool: a repertoire of swinging, tightly harmonized originals and a sound that is quickly becoming a vocalese classic. Members of the group are Ginny Carr (vocal alto), Andre Enceneat (bass vocal), Holly Shockey (soprano vocal), Robert McBride (tenor vocal), Frank Russo (drums), Alan Blackman (piano) and Max Murray (bass). Reviewers, radio hosts, live audiences and listeners around the world have praised this group as a standout for their creative originality and superb musicality. There is a $20 cover.

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DC TONIGHT: LEGENDARY KENNY GARRETT AT BLUES ALLEY

DC TONIGHT: LEGENDARY KENNY GARRETT AT BLUES ALLEY

Legendary Saxophonist Kenny Garrett performs at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, May 2nd through 5th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. From collaborating with the New Jersey symphony on Adagio For Strings to mixing it up with hip-hop legend GURU on his Jazzmatazz projects; From swinging hard with legends Miles Davis and Art Blakey, to rockin' out with Sting and Peter Gabriel. Grammy winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett brings a muscular yet lyrical eloquence to everything he does. Kenny Garrett received a Soul Train Award nomination for his 2012 studio album Seeds from the Underground in Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group category, two Grammy nominations for "Seeds from the Underground" followed in Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo categories. "Seeds from the Underground" also received a NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Jazz Album category. Call for cover/minimum information.

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TORONTO TONIGHT: STEVE KOVEN TRIO AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO TONIGHT: STEVE KOVEN TRIO AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Pianist/vocalist Steve Koven, joined by Rob Clutton on bass and Anthony Michelli on drums will appear at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 2nd, 3rd & 4th with sets at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Formed in 1993, the trio has performed world-wide, and has established themselves as one of Canada's cultural ambassadors. The band has released nine critically-acclaimed albums since their debut, Live at the Senator, in 1997. Many of their compositions have been used for national and international film and TV productions.There is a $12-$15 cover.
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BOSTON TONIGHT: JUST JAZZ, JUST JAZZ, ROUND II WITH STANLEY SAGOV & BAND

BOSTON TONIGHT: JUST JAZZ, JUST JAZZ, ROUND II WITH STANLEY SAGOV & BAND

Celebrate spring with a night of hot and cool jazz at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, May 4th with shows at with shows at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. featuring jazz keyboardist and composer Dr. Stanley Sagov and his Remembering the Future Jazz Band (John Lockwood on acoustic bass, Bob Gullotti on drums, Robert Douglas Gay on alto sax, Mike Peipman on trumpet, Stan Strickland on sax, flute and vocals). Special Guest vocalist will be Wannetta Jackson. Stanley Sagov is a dazzling jazz pianist and composer from Capetown South Africa who is skilled on a number of musical instruments and who is also skilled with surgical instruments, as he simultaneously has a full time career as a medical doctor. He constantly amazes his colleagues in both music and in medicine with his ability to lead such an intense dual life both as a physician and as a musician. The Remembering the Future Jazz Band was formed in 2009 and its music features a heady mix of high-powered jazz standards, South African music seasoned with jazz flavors and Stanley's own original tunes. There is a $30 (7:30 pm) $25 (10:00 pm) cover.

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BOSTON TONIGHT: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE AND INSIDE STRAIGHT AT SCULLERS

Bassist extraordinaire, composer, arranger, educator, curator and administrator, Christian McBride, will appear at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, May 3rd & 4th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. McBride has been one of the most important and most omnipresent figures in the jazz world for 20 years. Sometimes hard to believe considering this man is not yet 40. New CD 2012 Grammy Winner "The Good Feeling" The Christian McBride Big Band. New CD "Conversations with Christian McBride" Dinner/show: $70 - show only $30.

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NYC: AT DIZZYS: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY "FROM SASSY TO DIVINE: A CELEBRATION OF SARAH VAUGHAN"- LAST 2 SHOWS

NYC: AT DIZZYS: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY "FROM SASSY TO DIVINE: A CELEBRATION OF SARAH VAUGHAN"- LAST 2 SHOWS

Singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway returns to DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9800) to pay tribute to NEA Jazz Master and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner Sarah Vaughan, the singer to whom Callaway is most often compared. Performances are Thursday through Sunday, May 2nd through 5th, with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Callaway takes the comparison as a compliment, having already demonstrated her comfort with several daring, assured, and well-received tributes to her influences and contemporaries; from covers of classic ballads that already have decades-old "definitive" renditions, to the "Streisand Songbook," Callaway knows how to add her own voice to a wide range of popular repertoire. Recently Callaway won her 15th MAC Award for her show the "Streisand Songbook". For these performances, song selections may include "Like Someone in Love," "Misty," "There Will Never Be Another You," and "A Night in Tunisia." Callaway will perform her long-time Musical Director/pianist Ted Rosenthal, bassist Dean Johnson, and drummer Tim Horner. Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the leading champions of the great American Songbook, has made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host and producer. She's written over 250 songs including two Platinum Award winning hits for Barbra Streisand and the theme for the hit TV series "The Nanny." This year, Ann has taken the symphony world by storm with her tribute to her legendary mentor in "The Streisand Songbook" which she premiered with The Boston Pops and will be touring nationwide through 2013. Ann has recorded 12 solo CD's including the celebrated "At Last" and is a guest artist on over 45 CDs. There is a $40-$45 cover.

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NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SALUTES PEGGY LEE TONIGHT AT THE CARLYLE - FINAL SHOW

NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SALUTES PEGGY LEE TONIGHT AT THE CARLYLE - FINAL SHOW

Bistro Award and MAC Award winner Stacy Sullivan returns to the New "East Side Late Nights" Music Series at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) with "It's a Good Day: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee" on Thursday through Saturday, May 2nd through 4th at 10:45 pm. She is joined by her musical director Jon Weber with Steve Doyle on bass. Peggy Lee was a Grammy-winning, defining voice of jazz and the American Songbook, and a composer/lyricist of note. In her long career, Ms. Lee penned the score for Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" as well as music and/or lyrics for "Black Coffee," "It's a Good Day," "The Shining Sea," "I Love Being Here With You" and many, many more. Ms. Sullivan has just returned from a sold out engagement at the London club, The Crazy Coqs where she performed this show to rave reviews. There is a $30 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: MICHAEL MUSTO'S 70S DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA

NYC: MICHAEL MUSTO'S 70S DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA

The mirror ball has relocated to the cellar with MICHAEL MUSTO'S 70s DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - / ) on Saturday, May 4th at 11:00 pm. Join downtown legend, disco diva, and Village Voice columnist Michael Musto with his glittery sidekicks Snooky and Tish as he performs live with disco cover band The Elektrik Company, and guest stars Sarah Dash, Orfeh and Joey Arias will be along for some hot tunes. The club is pushing tables and chairs aside to make way for the dance floor, so grab a cocktail and shake your groove thing into the wee hours as 54 Below returns to its fabulous roots. $20 charge for dance floor tickets - VIP seating available from $200-$300 per table. (no food available)

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NYC: BARBARA COOK AT 54 BELOW - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT!

NYC: BARBARA COOK AT 54 BELOW - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT!

One of the all time great voices comes to the 54 BELOW stage for two very special weeks this April and May, debuting a brand new evening of music! Broadway/Concert/Cabaret icon Barbara Cook will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) Tuesday through Friday, April 23rd through May 4th. Showtimes are 7:00 pm on Tuesdays; 7:00 & 9:30 pm on Wednesdays & Thursdays; and 8:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Her pure soprano, haunting tone, and warm onstage presence make any evening with Barbara Cook an unforgettable nightlife experience. Not only are Ms. Cook's concert and cabaret performances the stuff of New York legend, but her life in the theatre has stretched from the creation of the leading female roles in the Broadway classics Candide, The Music Man, and She Loves Me, to her recent appearance in Sondheim on Sondheim, and a whole lot in between! Among a heavy mantle of awards, Ms. Cook has been honored with the Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk, and Drama Critics Circle Awards, has been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame, and was recently presented with the Kennedy Center Honor. Cover charge: $65-$75 for 9:30 pm shows, $85-$95 for 7:00 pm shows, $105-$115: 8:30 pm shows plus a $30 food/drink minimum for all shows.

TONIGHT IN NYC: STEVE KUHN TRIO AT BIRDLAND

TONIGHT IN NYC: STEVE KUHN TRIO AT BIRDLAND

The Steve Kuhn Trio (with Buster Williams - Bass), Joey Baron - Drums) will perform atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, April 30th to May 4th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. After making his mark as a sideman with John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Art Farmer and others, pianist Steve Kuhn moved beyond the powerful influence of Bill Evans to become a unique stylist with an incredible technique, sense of dynamics and lyricism. Over the last ten years Steve has released several critically acclaimed CDs marking a well-deserved career renaissance. Master bassist Buster Williams is an empathetic sideman known for his subtle sense of swing. He began his professional career in 1960 with saxophonist Jimmy Heath going on to play with jazz legends Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Herbie Hancock, Mary Lou Williams, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon and many others. Rounding out the trio, drummer Joey Baron combines technical acuity with a deep sense of groove. Best known for his work with Bill Frisell, Stan Getz, John Zorn and guitarists John Scofield, John Abercrombie and Jim Hall, Joey has also performed with musicians outside of jazz including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, David Bowie, Tony Bennett, Laurie Anderson and Al Jarreau. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MICHEL CAMILO TRIO AT THE BLUE NOTE

TONIGHT IN NYC: THE MICHEL CAMILO TRIO AT THE BLUE NOTE

The Michel CamiloTrio (with Michel Camilo, piano; Lincoln Goines, bass;Cliff Almond, drums) will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) Tuesday through Sunday, April 30th through May 5th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. A pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer that flavors his tunes with Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Michel Camilo's musical language is an expressive combination of his Dominican Republic musical heritage and a rich, intelligent use of jazz harmonies and textures. Camilo composed his first piece at age five then studied at the National Conservatory for thirteen years. At age sixteen, he became a member of the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic. Mr. Camilo's recordings and compositions have earned him numerous awards including Grammy awards, Grammy nominations, and Emmy awards. His compositions have been performed by some of the top jazz and Latin jazz artists on the scene today including Manhattan Transfer and Paquito D'Rivera. There is a $20 cover.

TONIGHT IN NYC: RON DABNEY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

TONIGHT IN NYC: RON DABNEY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz vocalist Ron Dabney will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 pm. Additional shows are scheduled for Thursdays, June 27th and July 5th, both at 7:00 pm. Ron's new show will feather a mix of old and new classics, including "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most,""Peel Me A Grape," and "I Get A Kick Out Of You." There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE WITH JOEY ARIAS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

TONIGHT IN NYC: PHOEBE LEGERE WITH JOEY ARIAS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

The Cutting Room in association with Earl Dax present Phoebe Legere with special guest Joey Arias at CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Saturday, May 4th at 8:00 pm. Singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, actress, painter, inventor, shaman, curator, author and presenter... Legere is an internationally acclaimed transmedia artist. The show will celebrate the American release of her new CD live "East Village/East Berlin" with Alive and Well! - a wild mixture of music, painting and memoir featuring special guest star Joey Arias, who was featured with Legere in the classic cult film MONDO NEW YORK! In Alive and Well! Legere takes her audience on a journey from her Native American roots to her life in the New York underground scene. Maestro Legere combines avant-garde jazz, traditional Native American melodies, classical and electronic music with charming wit, scintillating costumes and live painting. Legere has just returned from a phenomenally successful European tour in which she garnered raves from critics. There is a $25 cover.

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TONIGHT IN NYC: MATT YEE'S OUTRAGEOUS ADULT SING ALONG SHOW DIVAS LIVE!

NYC: MATT YEE'S OUTRAGEOUS ADULT SING ALONG SHOW DIVAS LIVE!

Matt Yee's Outrageous Adult Sing Along Show 'Divas Live!' hits 42nd Street'sTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday & Sunday, May 4th & 5th at 7:00 pm. Matt Yee, that wonderfully funny Entertainer, Artist, Comedian from Hawaii, is back. Matt's Divas our coming out. His previous shows sold out at the Beechman, and are infamous on the Atlantis All Gay Cruises where he's been a Signature Entertainer for over 11 years. Matt recently sang with Glee and Wicked Star Idina Menzel and was featured on Logo and in several national magazine articles recently. His tour includes performances in Asia, Europe, San Francsico and London at the St. James Theater during the Olympics. There is a $37 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. ADULTS ONLY

5 PM TODAY IN NYC: ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND BENEFIT AT BIRDLAND

5 PM TODAY IN NYC: ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND BENEFIT AT BIRDLAND
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Broadway Concerts Direct and Birdland proudly present a benefit concert for animal rescue organization ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturday, May 4th at 5:00 pm, co-hosted by Stephanie D'Abruzzo and Eric Michael Gillett. Performers include Jim Brochu, Carole Demas, Natalie Douglas, Joanna Morton Gary, La Tanya Hall, Marilyn Maye, Lee Roy Reams, Sarah Rice, Steve Ross, and Steve Schalchlin. Musicians performing include Mark Janas, Piano; Sarah Rice, Theremin; Steve Saari, Piano; Billy Stritch, Piano; Sunabi Yi, Gayageum; Matthew Martin Ward, Piano & Vocals; Bill Zeffiro, Piano & Vocals. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. The cabaret extravaganza by some of Broadway and Cabaret's finest performers will be a party mix of enchanting music, guaranteed to touch the heart and delight the spirit to help this wonderful animal rescue organization, Zani's Furry Friends, a tax deductible organization, 501c3. Prizes! Raffles! Auction for some great stuff! There is a $15-$25-$50 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: SONNY DAYE AND PERLEY TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM THIS AFTERNOON

NYC: SONNY DAYE AND PERLEY TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM THIS AFTERNOON

The Sonny Daye and Perley Trio (Sonny Daye - pianist, Perley Rousseau - vocalist, Lou Pappas - bassist) will perform on Saturday, May 5th at 4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). This concert is the culmination of Sonny and Perley's invitation to perform a prelude concert for legendary American composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim, their love of language, and songs that convey the wonderful sense of Spring. Perley was raised on the jazz greats from day one (Ella was the first recorded voice she remembers hearing), and as a young girl she was captivated by the Bossa Nova sounds of Sergio Mendez and Brazil 66. Sonny's musical training began with the drums which he began playing at 7 years old. His inspiration came from his father, his aunt Marion and his godfather who made sure he had a heavy dose of listening to the jazz greats. Sonny & Perley keep a busy performance schedule, touring with their duo, trio, quartet or quintet performing for concerts, festivals, cabaret shows and private events and have released 4 CD. Call for cover/minimum information.

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LON: AN EVENING WITH KLEA BLACKHURST AT THE CRAZY COQS - CLOSING SHOWS TONIGHT

LON: AN EVENING WITH KLEA BLACKHURST AT THE CRAZY COQS

Klea Blackhurst will appear atTHE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, April 30th through May 4th at 8:00 pm with late shows added on Friday & Saturday at 10:30 pm. From A Cockeyed Optimist to The Yodeling Muchacha, AN EVENING WITH KLEA BLACKHURST is a wonderful celebration of classic American popular songs, Broadway show tunes, as well as a few contemporary surprises. Klea will have you listening and laughing to the lyrics of Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Yip Harburg, Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Dorothy Fields and Irving Berlin. Actress, singer and comedienne Klea Blackhurst is one of those outrageously gifted and uplifting performers who seem to innately belong to and embody "show business" in its deepest, most glorious sense. Best known for her award-winning tribute to Ethel Merman, Everything The Traffic Will Allow, which among many accolades, earned Klea the inaugural Special Achievement Award from Time Out New York magazine, she's performed with symphony orchestras and in theatrical productions across the country and abroad. There is a $20 cover.

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Friday, May 3, 2013

SF: RACHELLE FERRELL AT YOSHI'S - TONGHT ONLY

SF: RACHELLE FERRELL AT YOSHI'S - TONGHT ONLY

Rachelle Ferrell will perform at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, May 3rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Rachelle is unquestionably one of the most dynamic talents in contemporary pop music. Very few vocal artists in the industry have Ferrell's potent combination of range, phrasing, and musicianship. Ferrell first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell (1992), a solid collection of self-penned originals that featured a striking duet with Will Downing ('Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This'). It was with the release of First Instrument in 1994 (recorded prior to Rachelle Ferrell) that audiences were really introduced to Ferrell's jazz sensibilities. There is a $32 (8:00 pm) $28 (10:00 pm) cover.

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CHICAGO: DARK CAFE DAYS: FOILED AGAIN SINGS AWARD-WINNING TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL

CHICAGO: DARK CAFE DAYS: FOILED AGAIN SINGS AWARD-WINNING TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL

The vocal group Foiled Again brings their award-winning tribute to Joni Mitchell back toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) for the first time in 10 years, with performances scheduled for Fridays, May 3rd & 10th at 8:00 pm. Foiled Again is Allison Bazarko, Rob Lindley, Anne Sheridan Smith with Doug Peck on piano & Gavin Kirk on guitar. This is the show that really helped Foiled Again find their signature sound as they cover Mitchell's greatest hits and also some of her lesser-known tunes. This fantastic evening features their signature harmonies on tunes like: Woodstock, The Circle Game, Raised on Robbery, Chelsea Morning. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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MW: EMILY SKINNER AT THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB TONIGHT & SATURDAY

MW: EMILY SKINNER AT THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB TONIGHT & SATURDAY

DC: GLASSER DOES HAMMERSTEIN, LIFE & MUSIC, PART II

DC: GLASSER DOES HAMMERSTEIN, LIFE & MUSIC, PART II

Dr. Steve Glasser, returns to the CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515) on Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm. He will perform part two of his acclaimed all-Hammerstein cabaret series. He is accompanied by Dr. Fred Minger on piano. There is a $15 cover.

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DC: KENNY GARRETT AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

DC: KENNY GARRETT AT BLUES ALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY

TORONTO TONIGHT: STEVE KOVEN TRIO AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO TONIGHT: STEVE KOVEN TRIO AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Pianist/vocalist Steve Koven, joined by Rob Clutton on bass and Anthony Michelli on drums will appear at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 2nd, 3rd & 4th with sets at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Formed in 1993, the trio has performed world-wide, and has established themselves as one of Canada's cultural ambassadors. The band has released nine critically-acclaimed albums since their debut, Live at the Senator, in 1997. Many of their compositions have been used for national and international film and TV productions.There is a $12-$15 cover.

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BOSTON: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE AND INSIDE STRAIGHT AT SCULLERS THROUGH SATURDAY

BOSTON: CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE AND INSIDE STRAIGHT AT SCULLERS THROUGH SATURDAY

BOSTON: KRISANTHI PAPPAS AT THE NAPOLIAN ROOM - FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

BOSTON: KRISANTHI PAPPAS AT THE NAPOLIAN ROOM - FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT

Krisanthi Pappas will be at the piano in THE NAPOLIAN ROOM AT CLUB CAFE (209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA - 617-536-0966) on Friday, May 3rd from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. Krisanthi will play and sings favorite requests from jazz standards and show tunes to retro pop from the 60s and 70s to today's hits - whatever the crowd wants to hear! Audience members are also welcome to get up and sing a song - bring a lead sheet in propwe vocal key. Dinner, appetizers or just drinks available as you enjoy the music. Dinner reservations are recommended. No cover before 10:00 pm.

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NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY "FROM SASSY TO DIVINE: A CELEBRATION OF SARAH VAUGHAN" ONLY THROUGH SUNDAY AT DIZZY'S

NYC: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY "FROM SASSY TO DIVINE: A CELEBRATION OF SARAH VAUGHAN" ONLY THROUGH SUNDAY AT DIZZY'S

NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SALUTES PEGGY LEE - "EAST SIDE LATE NIGHTS" SERIES AT THE CARLYLE

NYC: STACY SULLIVAN SALUTES PEGGY LEE - "EAST SIDE LATE NIGHTS" SERIES AT THE CARLYLE

Bistro Award and MAC Award winner Stacy Sullivan returns to the New "East Side Late Nights" Music Series at THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189 - ) with "It's a Good Day: A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee" on Thursday through Saturday, May 2nd through 4th at 10:45 pm. She is joined by her musical director Jon Weber with Steve Doyle on bass. Peggy Lee was a Grammy-winning, defining voice of jazz and the American Songbook, and a composer/lyricist of note. In her long career, Ms. Lee penned the score for Disney's "Lady and the Tramp" as well as music and/or lyrics for "Black Coffee," "It's a Good Day," "The Shining Sea," "I Love Being Here With You" and many, many more. Ms. Sullivan has just returned from a sold out engagement at the London club, The Crazy Coqs where she performed this show to rave reviews. There is a $30 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW - 1st SHOW IN SERIES

NYC: AARON TVEIT MAKES CABARET DEBUT AT 54 BELOW - 1st SHOW IN SERIES

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is delighted to welcome Aaron Tveit to their stage for 4 performances: Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 pm; Thursday, May 9th at 9:30 pm; Fridays & Saturdays, May 10th & 11th and 17th & 18th, all shows at 11:00 pm. Mixing Broadway with pop, childhood favorites with contemporary sounds, and superstar vocals with charismatic good looks, Tveit's cabaret debut will have them talking for years. Broadway embraced Aaron when he memorably created roles in Next to Normal and Catch Me if You Can, in addition to his performances in Hairspray and Wicked. Television audiences can soon tune in regularly for the debut of his new USA Network series, Graceland, coming this June, and movie goers were recently starstruck by his work in Les Miserables. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: BARBARA COOK AT 54 BELOW - CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT

NYC: BARBARA COOK AT 54 BELOW - CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT 5:00 PM AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA FRIDAYS AT 5:00 PM 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. copyright 2011-13 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - YOU ARE WELCOME TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

NYC: STEVE KUHN TRIO AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

NYC: STEVE KUHN TRIO AT BIRDLAND THROUGH SATURDAY

The Steve Kuhn Trio (with Buster Williams - Bass), Joey Baron - Drums) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, April 30th to May 4th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. After making his mark as a sideman with John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Art Farmer and others, pianist Steve Kuhn moved beyond the powerful influence of Bill Evans to become a unique stylist with an incredible technique, sense of dynamics and lyricism. Over the last ten years Steve has released several critically acclaimed CDs marking a well-deserved career renaissance. Master bassist Buster Williams is an empathetic sideman known for his subtle sense of swing. He began his professional career in 1960 with saxophonist Jimmy Heath going on to play with jazz legends Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Herbie Hancock, Mary Lou Williams, Chet Baker, Dexter Gordon and many others. Rounding out the trio, drummer Joey Baron combines technical acuity with a deep sense of groove. Best known for his work with Bill Frisell, Stan Getz, John Zorn and guitarists John Scofield, John Abercrombie and Jim Hall, Joey has also performed with musicians outside of jazz including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, David Bowie, Tony Bennett, Laurie Anderson and Al Jarreau. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRISTIAN SANDS AT THE IRIDIUM TONIGHT

NYC: CHRISTIAN SANDS AT THE IRIDIUM TONIGHT

Keystone Korner Nights & Todd Barkan present jazz pianist Christian Sands atIRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Wednesday, May 1st & Friday, May 3rd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Christian Sands is an emerging jazz force. A recent Steinway Artist, he possesses pianistic technique in abundance, but it perfectly matches his conception. His use of understatement accomplishes a much deeper musical goal. He takes a fresh look at the entire language of jazz: stride, swing, bebop, progressive, fusion, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. Born May 22, 1989, Christian possessed an insatiable appetite for music. He was enrolled in music classes at age 4 and wrote his first composition at age 5. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Manhattan School of Music. His meteoric rise in the jazz world already includes two appearances at the 2006 and 2007 Grammy Awards, including an outrageous, highly publicized duet with legendary pianist Oscar Peterson. At the young age of 20 he received two GRAMMY Nominations for Best Latin Jazz Piano Solo, and Best Latin Jazz Album for his performance on Bobby Sanabria's "Kenya Revisited" featuring Candido Camero. He has shared the stage with jazz luminaries such as Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, Vibraphonist Stefan Harris, Lou Donaldson, Avery Sharpe, James Moody, Saxophonist Bill Evans, Russell Malone, Rufus Reid, Chip Jackson, Terrance Blanchard, International Drummer Alex Riel, Louis Hayes, Patti Austin, and Wycliffe Gordon to name a few. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: THE MICHEL CAMILO TRIO THROUGH SUNDAY AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: THE MICHEL CAMILO TRIO THROUGH SUNDAY AT THE BLUE NOTE

NYC: CELEBRATING SINATRA: IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWING!

NYC: CELEBRATING SINATRA: IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SWING!

Sinatra and Swing go together like hand in glove at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm. Celebrating the greatest swing hits of Frank Sinatra peformed by a trio of talented artists: Gary Russo, Carl Alfino & Mark Raisch. These guys will ignite new vitality into some of the best known Sinatra Swing tunes. Special Guest Emcee Johnny Carson. Musical Director Bill Gulino and his trio. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING WITH COMEDY LEGEND ROBERT KLEIN AT STAGE 72

NYC: AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING WITH COMEDY LEGEND ROBERT KLEIN AT STAGE 72

Robert Klein will appear for one night only on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm at STAGE 72 - formerly THE TRIAD (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590). For more than forty years, Robert Klein has entertained audiences, and he continues to have an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television, and in film. He was nominated twice for Grammy Awards for "Best Comedy Album of the Year" for his albums "Child of the Fifties" and "Mind Over Matter." He received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor, and won a Los Angeles Drama Criatics Circle Award for his performance in the hit Neil Simon musical, "They're Playing Our Song." In 1993, Klein won an Obie and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Wendy Wasserstein's, "The Sisters Rosensweig." His most recent special for HBO, "Robert Klein: Unfair and Unbalanced" aired on June 12th, 2010 and is also available as a DVD. This special earned him a second Emmy nomination in 2011 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MATT YEE'S OUTRAGEOUS ADULT SING ALONG SHOW DIVAS LIVE! TONIGHT AND SATURDAY

NYC: MATT YEE'S OUTRAGEOUS ADULT SING ALONG SHOW DIVAS LIVE! TONIGHT AND SATURDAY

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE FRIDAYS IN MAY AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: DISTORTED DIZNEE FRIDAYS IN MAY 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 in May at 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. copyright 2011-13 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - YOU ARE WELCOME TO POST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW

NYC: JONATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SERIES CONTINUES MONTHLY AT MAMA'S TONIGHT

NYC: JONATHAN WHITTON'S LEADING EDGE CABARET SERIES CONTINUES MONTHLY AT MAMA'S

Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) continues his critically lauded concert residency with guitarist Aaron Jones atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with his new show BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL. Performances are once a month through 2013 with initial dates scheduled for Fridays, May 3rd & June 7th at 7:30 pm and Mondays, July 8th & August 5th at 7:30 pm. BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL draws on song selections from his critically acclaimed, sold-out 2012 concert series, THE FREE RESIDENCY, amongst a plethora of new material which will change throughout the residency. Musical selections for BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL include songs from an eclectic group of contemporary musicians including Kate Bush, Michael Callen, Amy Correia, Kate McGarrigle, Patty Griffin, Sufjan Stevens, John Vanderslice, & Rufus Wainwright. Celebrated for headlining both the Highline Ballroom & BB King Blues Club as Hedwig in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Jonathan Whitton follows up his award-winning 2007 NYC solo-concert debut in collaboration with indie-musician/guitarist Aaron Jones. Whitton has been seen recently in NYC productions of EVEN FOR ONE NIGHT (Dixon Place), RAZIA'S SHADOW (Joe's Pub), THE DISNEY DIARIES (dir. Michele Pawk, Laurie Beechman), SEPARATE: BATTLE SONGS OF YOUTH (Ars Nova), & THE YELLOW WOOD (dir. Brian Yorkey, New World Stages). Regionally, he has starred in productions of THE LAST FIVE YEARS, HEDWIG, CABARET, & SANTALAND DIARIES. He has been seen on stage at such NYC venues as Joe's Pub, 54 Below, Ars Nova, Highline Ballroom, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. NYU Musical Theatre Writing Program Graduate Aaron Jones serves as Music Director. Jones is a composer/performer based out of Brooklyn whose experimental musical, OF HONEY BEES AND THE BREVITY OF SUCH THINGS, ran at 17 Frost Theatre of the Arts in Brooklyn. Upon completion of his concept album DEAR DEAR FRIEND, he is currently at work on a new puppet/dance show, BOSEY JOE IS DEAD AGAIN. He spends his summer in residency at Perry-Mansfield School of Performing Arts. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

SUNDAY TREAT NYC: ROCHELLE AND PAUL CHAMLIN - "LET'S GET AWAY FROM IT ALL"

NYC: ROCHELLE AND PAUL CHAMLIN - "LET'S GET AWAY FROM IT ALL"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Take a trip with Paul and Rochelle as they explore the pleasures, frustrations, and rewards of hitting the road at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday May 5th at 4:00 pm and Wednesday May 8th at 7:00pm. This journey through song will include great standards, humorous numbers, wistful ballads, and the usual underperformed gems and novelties from the "files of Paul Chamlin" - plus a premiere by songwriters Roger Schore and Nancy Winston. This is the sixth show from the critically acclaimed duo, who continue to delight audiences with their high-spirited banter, beautifully blended voices, and unique chemistry. Directed by Teresa Fischer with John Loehrke on Bass, this is a trip you won't want to miss. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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LONDON: AN EVENING WITH KLEA BLACKHURST AT THE CRAZY COQS - FINAL 2 SHOWS TONIGHT!

LONDON: AN EVENING WITH KLEA BLACKHURST AT THE CRAZY COQS - FINAL 2 NIGHTS!

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