CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 3/9/14

Saturday, March 15, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO - ST. LOUIS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO - ST. LOUIS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

CHICAGO: MICK ARCHER'S BAND: THE CHICAGO ROVERS

Mick Archer's band: the Chicago Rovers will perform on Saturday, March 15th at 9:00 pm at JP BURKE'S PATIO & TAP(2913 North Lincoln, Chicago, IL - 773-528-7032). The Chicago Rovers was formed in 1998 as a trio, but often performs with a rhythm section and guest artists. They have recorded 2 albums which received airplay nationwide, and are the perfect act for festivals, park, library and senior events. Founder and leader Mick Archer is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, singer and composer. He has established a career which encompasses blues, jazz, rock, country, folk and Irish music, performing in 12 countries. Call for cover/minimum information.

ST. LOUIS: EMILY BERGL AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER(358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 -http://www.LicketyTix.com ) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 13th, 14th & 15th, at 8:00 pm, Emily Bergl will perform her show Until the Real Thing Comes Along. Jonathan Mastro, is Music Director. Sarna Lapine serves as Director (War Horse, Sondheim on Sondheim, South Pacific). Most widely known for her roles on television and in film - as Rachel in "The Rage: Carrie 2,"Beth on "Desperate Housewives" and now on "Shameless," as well as for her extensive work on Broadway and Off, Emily Bergl burst onto the cabaret scene just two years ago, garnering raves. She has performed at the Oak Room, the Cafe Carlyle, and the new Feinstein's. Her newest and most personal show, "Until the Real Thing Comes Along," exposes the lengths we go in our search for love. In a Cabaret-in-a-New-Key style, Bergl blends Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman, and Noel Coward with Britney Spears. It works, wondrously. Her show is heartbreaking and funny, sometimes in the same beat. Seehttp://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com for full information on all shows.

LOS ANGELES: RICHARD HERD: BROADWAY, "MY WAY!"

Richard Herd brings his show Broadway, "My Way!" to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 9:00 pm. Conceived and written by Patricia Herd, the show also features Musical Director, Shelly Markham. Richard is well known to to TV viewers as 'Mr. Wilhelm,' George's boss on SEINFELD for which he won a Screen Actors Guild award. He has appeared in hundreds of plays, films and TV shows during his long and distinguished career. Besides being an award winning writer, poet and artist, he currently plays and sings with the Enterprise Blues Band. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: CHEYENNE JACKSON RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S

Cheyenne Jackson, along with his Musical Director Ben Toth, returns to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Friday through Sunday, March 14th through 16th at 8:00 pm (6:00 pm Sunday). The popular star of stage and screen will perform original songs from his new album I'm Blue, Skies as well as songs from his acclaimed one man show, Music of the Mad Men Era. Cheyenne performed at Carnegie Hall in the Power of Two with Michael Feinstein followed by his sold out concert debut of Music of the Mad Men Era with the NY Pops, a show he reprised at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and Disney Hall is Los Angeles. Jackson's fans know him from his roles on Broadway in The Performers, Finians Rainbow (Drama Desk Award nomination), Xanadu (Drama Desk and Drama League Award nominations), All Shook Up (Theater World Award), Aida, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. On television, Jackson has been seen most recently in 30 Rock and Glee as well as Family Practice, Life on Mars, It takes a Village, Curb your Enthusiasm, Local Talent, Mockingbird Lane and The Onion News Empire. His film credits include Steven Soderbergh's Behind the Candleabra with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, Lola Versus, Price Check, The Green, Hysteria, United 93 as well as the upcoming Beautiful Now, Opening Night, Lucky Stiff, Love is Strange and Neil Labutte's new miniseries Full Circle. There is a $60-$75 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: DENIECE WILLIAMS AT YOSHI'S

GRAMMY-winning funk, soul & gospel singer-songwriter Deniece Williams will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Saturday, March 15th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Deniece achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. Ms. Williams, whose music has been influenced by Soul and Funk, is known for her hits such as "Free," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "It's Gonna Take a Miracle," and for her many vocal duets with Johnny Mathis. In 1984, Deniece released the album Let's Hear It for the Boy, in which the title track reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was featured on the soundtrack to Footloose. The song would prove to be the biggest pop hit of her career - and the last. She also contributed vocals, along with Maurice White, to the song "And Then" from Weather Report's album Mr. Gone released in 1982. She continued releasing albums during the 1980s such as Hot On The Trail (1986), Water Under The Bridge (1987), and As Good As It Gets (1988), which featured her last Top Ten hit to date, "I Can't Wait," written by Skylark. There is a $32-$46 cover.

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN QUINCY - BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN QUINCY - BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

NEW ENGLAND: O'CONNIE, O'BRENDA, O'PATSY AND ME

JM Productions and The Common Market Restaurant of Quincy, MA present O'Connie, O'Brenda, O'Patsy and Me starring Sheila Fahey & friends at THE COMMON MARKET RESTAURANT (110 Willard Street, Quincy, MA - 617-773-9532) on Friday, February 14th with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Sheila Fahey has been doing the "Connie, Brenda, Patsy & Me" show for a few years now (tribute to the music of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline), and wanted to do something different. Because it's the time of year, she decided to use some of the songs from that show and add some Irish music. Sheila comes from a big family and tells the story of her Irish family members and their traditions. Sheila is a masterful storyteller. All Seats are $20.00 in advance & $30.00 at the door.

BOSTON: EARL KLUGH AT SCULLER'S

Earl Klugh performs atSCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 8:00 pm. Since Klugh released his inaugural album in 1976, the Detroit-born master of the acoustic-classical guitar has become one of the most imitated icons of the instrument, issued dozens of discs, 23 of which have been on Billboard's top-10 list of jazz albums and 5 that made it to the No. 1 slot. During that time, Klugh's recordings also received 12 GRAMMY nominations (the latest of which was for his 2008 CD The Spice of Life) - and his collaboration with pianist Bob James, One on One, walked away with the 1980 GRAMMY• Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Klugh's new album, HandPicked, showcases Klugh's first recorded duets, and highlights the intimate, intricate, reflective and lyrical approach to music that is the hallmark of the guitarist's playing. Dinner/Show: $80 Show only: $40.

BOSTON: ALI AMR AT THE REGATTABAR

Medici Musica Productions Presents presents Ali Amr atTHE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757 - ) on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 pm. Ali Amr is a singer and Qanun performer. The development of his artistic style is the result of a journey of musical influences. Growing up in a talented family of musicians meant that different forms and textures of music always surrounded the young prodigy and exposed him to a wealth of music as a child, all of which influenced his creative development. Now, after honing his unique sound in performances over recent years, in collaboration with distinguished performers and in his studies at Berklee College of Music, Amr will release his debut album, "Dream", in the Fall of 2014. It is the fruit of his rich musical and life experiences, with Ali's interpretations on the Qanun and his own vocals, punctuated with sometimes surprising elements of hip hop, jazz, and soul. There is a $16 cover.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER AND THE JOE SEALY QUARTET

Crooner Colin Hunter performs at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th at 8:00 pm. He is joined on stage by Joe Sealy (piano); Paul Novotny (bass); Daniel Barnes (drums); Alison Young (saxophone). While some people only dream of becoming artists their entire lives, others follow their dream while also pursuing brilliant careers in other fields. Such is the case of Colin is the founder, owner and Chairman of the Board of the Sunwing Travel Group, comprising Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, one of the most important leisure travel organizations in Canada. However, Colin has always had another passion in his life: his music! A huge fan of the hit songs performed by artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole, Colin fulfilled a long-held dream in 2005, with the release of his first CD, appropriately titled "Come Fly With Me" to coincide with the inaugural flights of Sunwing Airlines. Since then Colin has made 9 more albums, with Big bands from Ontario and Quebec, and with renowned jazz pianist Joe Sealy. His love of music lead him to opening a Toronto Jazz Club: THE JAZZ BISTRO! Colin and his wife Joan wanted to offer the public a comfortable up-scale jazz club, featuring top names from Toronto and international fame, while enjoying delicious food. Colin can often be found on his stage filling the Club with his laid back crooner classics. There is no cover on Thursday, $10 cover on Friday & Saturday.

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

Patrick Hewan will perform atTHE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 13th through 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Patrick is a rising star in the Toronto Jazz scene who's energetic virtuosic playing captivates and moves his audiences. He draws on the vast vocabulary of the legendary jazz pianists who came before him and adds his own spirit and passion to create a unique sound and style. Drawing heavily on influences such as: Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Hiromi Uehara, Oscar Peterson, and Phineas Newborn while studying under the tutelage of legendary pianists such as Mark Eisenman, Brian Dickesnon, Richard Whiteman, Robi Botos, and Hilario Duran it's no secret where Patrick developed his unique, high-octane style that still clearly adheres to the art forms tradition. Patrick began studying classical piano at the age of four and was later introduced to the saxophone where he developed a great love for jazz music. His education includes York University and Humber College and he is a recipient of the Berklee World Tour Scholarship for both sax and piano. There is no cover charge.

D.C.: "4 GENERATIONS OF MILES" AT BLUES ALLEY

Jazz legends Mike Stern (Guitar), Jimmy Cobb (Drums), Buster Williams (Bass) & Sonny Fortune (Sax) join together to present "4 Generations of Miles" atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, March 13th through 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Four Generations of Miles is an unusual tribute to Miles Davis, featuring a quartet made up of alumni from four different editions of the trumpeter's bands, while omitting keyboards and trumpet entirely. They will concentrate almost exclusively on the 1950s repertoire of Davis. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: INTEGRITI REEVES AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Integriti Reeves will perform atBOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800 - ) on Saturday, March 15th with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. Integriti Reeves is a dynamic vocal powerhouse whose "Modern Vintage" style exists at the crossroads of jazz music, embodying the past, present, and future of the genre. Her voice elicits comparisons to the dulcet purity of Ella Fitzgerald and the smoky effortlessness of Nat King Cole. Her experimental outlook is inspired by contemporary artists such as Feist and The Bird And The Bee, whilst her signature retro look pays homage to icons of the 1950s. Integriti has performed with many renowned contemporary jazz and pop artists including Herbie Hancock, Ernie Andrews, Geri Allan, Eperanza Spaulding, Stevie Wonder, Terri Lyne Carrington, Liz Wright and Patrice Rushen. Her musical experience is also grounded in academic excellence. There is a $20 cover.

MARYLAND: DARYL JR. CLINE W/ JULIA NIXON & THE RECLINERS

Daryl Jr. Cline w/ Julia Nixon & The Recliners will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB(7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 pm. Daryl Jr. Cline is one of the mid-Atlantic region's most enduring and popular award-winning performers. Jr. Cline performs music deeply rooted in R&B soul with a rocking edge. Jr. Cline and the Recliners have been performing with a full brass sound for over 30 years to enthusiastic fans. This innovative, beloved singer/songwriter has played in venues from Manhattan to Key West, earning thousands of fans up and down the East Coast. Fans flock to Daryl Jr. Cline's distinctive style, soulful compositions, and unique arrangements of R&B standards. Take a breeze from the mountains of West Virginia, add a memory of the streets of Memphis, mix in the soul of the blues and a sweet sense for brass, combine with a set of God-given pipes, simmer in dance floor romance, and you've got the delicious sound of this true American "Roots" musician. Jr. Cline and the Recliners have achieved the musical status to be invited to perform at the White House. They have shared the stage with such stars as Bo Diddley, Sam and Dave, and Junior Walker and opened the stage for such stars as Jim Messina, Tina Turner, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Wilson Pickett, and Muddy Waters. Call for cover/minimum information.

FLORIDA: MELISSA MANCHESTER MAKES HER ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

Melissa Manchester will appear at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:30 pm. Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester started as a back-up singer to Bette Midler before becoming a solo artist selling-out Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall and theatres around the world. Her first smash hit was "Midnight Blue" and her songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Alison Krauss, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Kathy Mattea, Peabo Bryson, Cleo Laine, Barbara Cook and Mel Torme, among many others. Her international hits "Through The Eyes Of Love" and "Don't Cry Out Loud" were written for her by her friend and frequent collaborator Carole Bayer Sager, Marvin Hamlisch and the late Peter Allen. In 1982, she received the Grammy Award for Best Female Vocalist, and later worked again with Midler on the film For the Boys. In 2010, Melissa co-created and starred in the five-time Ovation Award nominated ballroom dance spectacular Fascinating Rhythms. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $130 for prix fixe dinner & show; $65 for show only; Friday & Saturday: $140 for prix fixe dinner & show; $75 for show only.
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MORE CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY - NEW YORK STATE

MORE CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY - NEW YORK STATE

NYC: BARBARA CARROLL SATURDAYS AT BIRDLAND

NYC Cabaret/Jazz icon Barbara Carroll performs at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Saturdays, February 8th, 15th & 22nd at 6:00 pm. She is joined by her long-time bassist Jay Leonhart. Barbara Carroll's still evolving career as a jazz pianist began when she played her first New York engagement opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band at the Downbeat Club in 1947. A thrilling if a trifle unsettling debut for a young female pianist from Worcester, Massachusetts who began playing the piano at five and who's family was wise enough to give her lessons that provided her with a basic knowledge of classical technique. In 1978, she was booked into the Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle hotel for a two week engagement - and stayed for twenty five years. It was at the Carlyle that she began to feature her singing as an integral part of her performances. Following her 25 years at the Carlyle, she is well into another long run in the famous Oak Room at New York's Algonquin Hotel, making a significant and successful effort to incorporate jazz playing into a cabaret venue. Other recent engagements have included concerts at Philharmonic Hall in Naples, Florida, the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, concerts at the Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts as well as twelve sold out performances at Dizzy's Club, at Jazz at Lincoln Center. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KEVIN MAHOGANY & FRIENDS AT BIRDLAND

Kevin Mahogany & Friends will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. On the 11th & 12th the Kevin Mahogany Allstars are featured (Cyrus Chestnut (piano), Marco Panascia (bass), Victor Lewis (drums), and Special Guests Craig Handy & Bob Kindred on sax). On the 13th the Kevin Mahogany & EJB Project with Helen Sung (piano), Miriam Sullivan (bass), Sylvia Cuenca (drums) and Lauren Sevian (bari sax) are featured. And on the 14th & 15th, Kevin Mahogany is joined by the Dave Stryker Organ Trio, with Dave Stryker (guitar), Pat Bianchi (organ), and McClenty Hunter (drums). In February 1993, vocalist Kevin Mahogany's debut album "Double Rainbow" met with instant acclaim. He recorded three more CDs for the Enja label before signing with Warner Brothers Records in 1995 where he released four more CDs and found a global audience. In 2002 Kevin moved to Telarc Records and released "Pride and Joy," a tribute to the music of Motown. Now, with his own label, Mahogany Jazz, he has released eleven CDs as a leader and quite a few as a guest artist. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: SPYRO GYRA AT THE BLUE NOTE

Spyro Gyra will perform at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - http://www.bluenote.net/ ) on Tuesday through Sunday, March 11th through 16th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. During its career, the band has performed over five thousand shows, released 29 albums (not counting "Best Of" compilations), and sold over 10 million albums, while also achieving one Platinum and two Gold releases. As the band celebrates 35 years since its first release and looks forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, it slows little sign of slowing down, gaining Grammy nominations for each of its last four albums. The first few years saw the group's identity split into a dynamic live act and a producer-centric recording process, borne out of the rotating cast of characters springing from the band's jazz jam beginnings. The group's early albums were the product of the core band and a great number of the top session players in New York. In 1983, Beckenstein made the decision to make the albums the work of the band members he shared the stage with night after night, only supplementing with occasional guests. Although the band underwent several personnel changes in the '80s, these shifts slowed down about 20 years ago. Julio Fernandez became the group's guitarist in 1984, Scott Ambush assumed the bass chair in 1991, and Bonny Bonaparte took over the drums in 2006, making him the "new guy" at just over five years with the band. After stretches releasing albums on the MCA, Amherst, GRP, and Heads Up International imprints, Spyro Gyra returned to Amherst for its latest release, 2011's A Foreign Affair. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: FLAMENCO MEETS JAZZ: AARON DIEHL AND DANI DE MORON

Savannah Music Festival and Flamenco Festival present Flamenco Meets Jazz: Aaron Diehl and Dani De Moron atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, March 14th through 16th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. This show is a creative collaboration showcasing the extraordinary talent of two instrumentalists from the musical traditions of Spain and the United States. Flamenco guitar virtuoso Dani de Moron, fast gaining a reputation as one of the up-and-coming flamenco guitarists in Spain today, headlines with jazz pianist and Dizzy's regular Aaron Diehl. They will be joined by a flamenco dancer, the captivating Rosario Toledo, renowned percussionist Guillermo McGill, and Diehl's outstanding band. Expect an imaginative performance that explores new musical horizons while celebrating the heritage of flamenco and jazz. There is a $40-$45 cover.

N.Y. STATE: MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION

Sarah Rice & Broadway Concerts Direct presents 'MARCH COMES IN LIKE A LION - Where It Will Go From There, Who Knows?' on Saturday, March 15th at 6:00 pm at BLOOMING GROVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (2 Old Dominion Road, Blooming Grove, NY - 410-908-1302 ). The evening will feature an eclectic evening of song including songs to bring an early spring. Songs will include favorite selections from the American, International and Celtic songbook. Broadway Concerts Direct brings together some of the finest voices on the Broadway, music theatre, cabaret and operatic stages performing Broadway, favorite classic show tunes, to popular, jazz, operetta and opera. This show features Celia Berk, Carole Demas, Rich Flanders, Rob Gardner, Joanna Morton Gary, Sue Matsuki, Mark Planner, Sarah Rice, and Anne Tarpey-Flanders with Eric Sedgwick on Piano and Sarah Rice on Theremin. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $20 cover.

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, March 15th & 29th 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.

NYC: JONATHAN KARRANT: "ON AND ON"

Jonathan Karrant performs songs from his recent album "On and On" as well as a collection of some of his favorite jazz standards from the American songbook atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Jonathan is also known for digging deep and singing songs that, while well known and beloved, are not the typical standard. Audiences and critics have characterized Jonathan Karrant as a great interpreter of song, a storyteller, a singer who brings music and lyric alive. Some refer to Karrant as an amazing song-stylist who sings from the American songbook, an entertainer on his way to international success. Others say he paints a picture, he presents a mood and captivates a room through song. While only still in his twenties, he seems to have an innate and inside connection with music writers of the past, masters like Cole Porter (they share the same birthday), George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Johnny Mercer, to mention a few. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: VICTORIA EDWARDS: CHANGE OF SEASON

Victoria Edwards brings her new show Change of Season to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturday, March 15th ay 9:30 pm. The show celebrates that next moment, that tingling excitement that comes by discovering what you love and how many pushups you're willing to grunt through to reach your goal. Told through rather funny personal stories and rockin' songs made famous by artists such as Michael Buble, Judy Garland, the Eagles, and P!nk, this show highlights the journey of a splendidly beautiful, maddeningly confusing, extraordinary, everyday life. Directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction by Christopher Denny. Victoria is also excited to have her sexy man-band back in action: Christopher North on Bass and Sean Harkness on Guitar. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: FYVUSH FINKEL MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT AT 91

Just on time to celebrate Purim, 91-year-old Fyvush Finkel debuts at 54 BELOW(254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 8:00 pm to celebrate the great songs and humor of show business. Fyvush is accompanied by his two sons Ian Finkel, the World's Greatest Xylophonist and Elliot Finkel, concert pianist extraordinaire. Fyvush and sons offer a first-hand account of his incredible career spanning English and Yiddish roles, from Second Avenue to modern-day television stardom. A musical celebration of a life on stage, the performance is filled with songs, stories, jokes and ample evidence of Finkel's undiminished mastery of show business razzle dazzle. Fyvush Finkel began his career over 80 years ago playing the numerous Jewish theatres along Second Avenue. When he was 43 he began touring in Fiddler on the Roof playing the Innkeeper, then the Butcher and eventually Tevye. His other theatre credits include Cafe Crown (Obie Award) and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as Finkel's Follies and From Second Avenue to Broadway. The latter two shows also featured Finkel's sons, Ian and Elliot. Recently, Fyvush Finkel Live! was nominated for a Drama Desk Award. The actor won an Emmy Award for his role as Douglas Wambaugh on Picket Fences and has also been seen on screen in Boston Public, Nixon, For Love or Money, Mobsters, Seize the Day, Q&A, Fantasy Island, Early Edition, One Life to Live, Evergreen, Prime of Your Life, Harry's Law, Blue Bloods, A Serious Man, and The Simpsons. There is a $40-$50 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: THE SKIVVIES RETURN TO 54 BELOW

The undie-rock, comedy-pop duo The Skivvies return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th at 11:00 pm. The Skivvies don't just strip down their musical arrangements, they literally strip down to their underwear to perform their distinctive mashups and eccentric originals for cello and ukulele, with touches of glockenspiel, melodica, and a surprising array of under-used instruments. Award-winning singer-actors Lauren Molina (Marry Me a Little, Sweeney Todd, Rock of Ages) and Nick Cearley (All Shook Up) became YouTube sensations as The Skivvies, with living room videos that displayed their powerful harmonies as well as their powerful abs. They also have a single and music video directed by Augusten Burroughs, bestselling author of Running With Scissors. They will be joined by special guest stars who will strip down and rock out. Expect a hilarious evening of genre-hopping pop perfection. On the 14th their guests are Leslie McDonel, Jason Michael Snow, Randy Harrison, Morgan James, and Nancy Anderson. On the 15th: Lin Manuel Miranda, Laura Benanti, Rob Morrison, Aaron Lazar, Mark Price, and Hannah Shankman. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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SEATTLE: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION 7th ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

SEATTLE: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION 7th ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association is proud to present the 7th annual "March is Cabaret Month" celebration with performances by members over four Saturdays in March at EGAN'S IN BALLARD JAMHOUSE (1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA - 206-789-1621) with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. PNWCA is composed of various performers dedicated to the American Style cabaret form whose goal is to promote PNW cabaret performers and venues by cultivating and expanding a cabaret audience. The American style cabaret form distinguishes itself from other cabaret forms by its minimalistic style of delivery; it's primary, but not exclusive, focus on the American songbook; and the breaking of the "fourth wall' thus giving its audience a more intimate musical experience. Performing on March 15th at 7:00 pm: Helene Rogers Smart with music Director Daryl Spadaccin: and at 9:00 pm: Sweet Swing!: Tickets & reservations at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
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CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

Chris Barrett will be performing at THE WICK THEATRE (7901 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL - 561-995-2333) on Thursday through Saturday. Chris' show, 'Barrett's Broadway', will commence after the final curtain call of the evening's production, approximately 10:00 pm. At that time, the lobby will have been transformed into an intimate cabaret / piano bar. He will be performing until midnight. Cocktails will be served. The shows are open to the public.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

A bright new production of the Amanda McBroom Project, created by Eric Michael Gillett, Arthur Masella and Musical Director Jeff Cubeta, brings leading ladies of both cabaret and theater together to interpret Amanda's exquisite songs at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) over a run of three nights: Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th and Tuesday, March 17th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Performers include Karen Akers, Aisha de Haas, Terese Genecco, Carolyn Montgomery-Forant, and KT Sullivan with Alison Grace Bradbury, Leah Jennings, Eva Kantor, Lauren Stanford, Erin Wegner Brooks and Melanie Vaughan - and more. Amanda McBroom's name first came to the attention of the listening public when Bette Midler's version of Amanda's song "The Rose" hit number one all over the world. But it was Amanda's performance of her own songs on the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, and the Tonight Show that launched her career as a singer as well as a songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by the likes of Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Judy Collins, Barbara Cook, Harry Belafonte, Betty Buckley, The Manhattan Transfer, and Donny Osmond. Her love of, and background in, musical theater (she starred in the New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and European productions of Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, on Broadway in Seesaw, and in Sweeney Todd, A Little Night Music and Mame), compelled her to create a musical based on her songs. 'Heartbeats' made its debut in Los Angeles and the play has enjoyed over 15 regional theater productions around the USA. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX
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Nightlife, Bistro and MAC Award winning artist, Gretchen Reinhagen brings her new show, "Listen to the Music: The Songs of My 70s" to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday, March 13th; Saturday, March 15th; Tuesday, March 18th (all at 7:00 pm); and Sunday March 23rd at 4:30 pm, following a successful sneak preview in December at Urban Stages. Gretchen is once again joined by long-time director Barry Kleinbort, and introduces a new collaboration with Musical Director, Andrew Sotomayor. Hilliard Greene on bass and Donna Kelly on drums complete the band. Gretchen received the coveted "triple crown" of cabaret awards by winning the 2010 Nightlife Award, Bistro Award and MAC Award for her show "Special Kaye: A Tribute to the Incomparable Kaye Ballard" also directed by Barry Kleinbort. Her cabaret work has covered a broad range of material including a show of Great American Songbook classics entitled "Back to Basics"; a tribute to Janis Joplin's "Pearl" Album (MAC nomination for Female Vocalist); an additional blues/rock show, "Almost Blue", a comic turn in "How 'Bout Them Apples", and a show encompassing her love of both the Rock and Pop world as well as Broadway, titled "Both Sides Now" (MAC nomination for Female Vocalist). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE..
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MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: "SORDID LIVES" BY DEL SHORES AT THE DUPLEX

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: "SORDID LIVES" BY DEL SHORES AT THE DUPLEX

3A Productions presents: "Sordid Lives" by Del Shores (*licensed by Samuel French, Inc.) at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, March 15th at 4:00 pm and Sunday, March 16th at 3:30 pm. The show is directed by Andrew Loren Resto. Del Shores' rollicking comedy of trailers, sinners, tuna fish casserole with Lays potato chips, fatal accidents in motel rooms while committing adultery, conversion therapy, and Jane Hathaway and the "precious precious memory" of Tammy Wynette. The 90 minute show features a 14 member cast: (in order of appearance), Mary Lou Barber*, Marc McBarron Kessler, Barbara Mundy*, Ronni Valentine*, JC Sullivan,Kathryne Langford, Lisa Faith Phillips, David Purves*, Bruce-Michael Gelbert, John Van Ness Philip* Tina Kobas, J. Michael Reeds*, Daniel M. McHenry and JC Sullivan. (*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association). There is an $18 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: LATRESE BUSH AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - NYC: LATRESE BUSH AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Latrese Bush performs atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 15th at 4:00 pm. Soulful songstress Latrese Bush has performed as a background vocalist for Tony and two-time Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holiday, Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, R&B star Bobby V, and Pop Phenom Justin Bieber. Her melodic vocal range has supported these and many other musical greats. Latrese fuses her high energy with brilliant vocal ability in each song and performance • crafting memorable musical experiences for her audience. Hailing from Bluffton, SC, a small coastal town nestled between the beautiful Sea Islands of South Carolina and Georgia, Latrese projects the mix of cultural, soulful, and rhythmic sounds she heard as a little girl with dreams of making her own music for audiences all around the world. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

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MEMBER EVENT - SEATTLE: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION 7th ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

MEMBER EVENT - SEATTLE: PACIFIC NORTHWEST CABARET ASSOCIATION 7th ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT - FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT - FLORIDA: CHRIS BARRETT WITH POST THEATRE CONCERTS

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT - NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT - NYC: THE AMANDA MCBROOM PROJECT ... CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

TONIGHT'S NYC CABARET PICK- NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX

TONIGHT'S NYC CABARET PICK- NYC: GRETCHEN REINHAGEN BRINGS HER NEW 70S SHOW TO THE DUPLEX
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ELOUISE LIVE: DIVAS & ME: ONE WOMAN, ONE VOICE, ONE STAGE

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ELOUISE LIVE: DIVAS & ME: ONE WOMAN, ONE VOICE, ONE STAGE

Elouise brings her show Divas & Me: One Woman, One Voice, One Stage to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017 - ) on Saturday, March 15th at 8:30 pm. he is joined by pianist Barney Ashworth and Guest Singers Bonita Delaney, Alex Robertson, and Jonathan Eio. Elouise celebrates the music of her heroines, the leading lights of Hollywood, and the stars of the MGM stage, with the phenomenal music of the greatest divas and songstresses of all time. The petite powerhouse salutes such legendary divas as Judy Garland, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, as well as performing unique versions of recent hits made famous by modern day divas such as Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Adele and many more. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: AARON WEINSTEIN AT CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: AARON WEINSTEIN AT CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

Jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein returns to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 11th through 15th at 8:00 pm. Weinstein has earned a reputation as one of the finest jazz musicians and entertainers of his generation and the successor to such greats as Stephane Grappelli. For his return shows at The Crazy Coqs, Weinstein will swing the Great American Songbook, while presenting his unique brand of deadpan humour. Aaron is the recipient of a New York City Nightlife Award and a Bistro Award. He became the youngest jazz musician to have recorded as leader for the prestigious Arbors Records - a traditional jazz record label. Aaron lives in New York City. David Newton will accompany Aaron on piano. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, March 14, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - PALM SPRINGS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - PALM SPRINGS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

ST. LOUIS: EMILY BERGL AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place at THE GASLIGHT THEATER(358 North Boyle Street, Louis MO - 314-725-4200 EXT 10 -www.LicketyTix.com ) from February 20th through April 26th - Nine long weekends, twelve artists, twenty-two performances! On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, March 13th, 14th & 15th, at 8:00 pm, Emily Bergl will perform her show Until the Real Thing Comes Along. Jonathan Mastro, is Music Director. Sarna Lapine serves as Director (War Horse, Sondheim on Sondheim, South Pacific). Most widely known for her roles on television and in film - as Rachel in "The Rage: Carrie 2,"Beth on "Desperate Housewives" and now on "Shameless," as well as for her extensive work on Broadway and Off, Emily Bergl burst onto the cabaret scene just two years ago, garnering raves. She has performed at the Oak Room, the Cafe Carlyle, and the new Feinstein's. Her newest and most personal show, "Until the Real Thing Comes Along," exposes the lengths we go in our search for love. In a Cabaret-in-a-New-Key style, Bergl blends Berlin with Blondie, Rodgers and Hammerstein with Tracey Chapman, and Noel Coward with Britney Spears. It works, wondrously. Her show is heartbreaking and funny, sometimes in the same beat. Seehttp://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com for full information on all shows.

PALM SPRINGS: HEATHER McDONALD AT THE COPA

Heather McDonald will perform at THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Friday & Saturday, March 14th at 8:30 pm & March 15th at 8:00 pm. Besides performing stand up comedy, Heather McDonald is a full-time writer and story producer on the E! Channel's top rated show - Chelsea Lately. Heather can be seen weekly on Chelsea Lately either on the roundtable or performing in the comedy sketches where she has impersonated such celebrities as Drew Barrymore, Celine Dion, The Kardashians, Amy Winehouse, Marlee Matlin, Miley Cyrus, Jen Aniston, Sarah Palin, Renee Zellweger, The Octomom, Ali Lohan, Cher, Lauren Conrad, Geri Jewell and various Real Housewives. Heather headlines comedy clubs and has also opened for Chelsea Handler in sold out performances around the country, at theaters including Carnegie Hall, The Borgota in Atlantic City, The Pearl in the Palms Casino, The Fillmore in Miami, The DAR in Washington DC and The Fox Theatre in Atlanta to name just a few. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: RICHARD HERD: BROADWAY, "MY WAY!"

SAN FRANCISCO: CHEYENNE JACKSON RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S

SAN FRANCISCO: JOHN NeMETH & THE BO-KEYS

John NeMeth & The Bo-Keys will perform at YOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Friday, March 14th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Boise, Idaho is hardly the place anyone would conjure up as a hotbed of soul-blues. But for John Nemeth, it's where his love for the genre began - and the starting point for a journey that's taken him from his first gigs fronting a teenage blues band to five Blues Music Award nominations in 2013 alone. In early 2013, Nemeth traded his life on the west coast to settle down in Memphis, Tennessee. He and Jaki, that girlfriend he followed to California, had married and started a family, and Memphis made sense for multiple reasons: It's centrally located for touring, the cost of living is inexpensive, and the river town is the historical ground zero for blues, soul, and rock-and-roll. Nemeth landed in the perfect place: Electraphonic Studio, home of producer and musician Scott Bomar, who composed the film scores for Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan and produced Cyndi Lauper's Memphis Blues. Backed by the Bo-Keys, Bomar's group of veteran Memphis performers who made their names playing with the likes of Al Green, O.V. Wright, Rufus Thomas, and the Bar-Kays. Nemeth quickly laid down thirteen tracks. The tapes from that session caught the ear of music industry veteran Charles Driebe, who took the album to Denby Auble of Blue Corn Music. The Americana/roots music label quickly signed Nemeth, adding him to a roster that boasts the likes of Ruthie Foster, Gurf Morlix, and Steve Forbert. There is an $18-$28 cover.

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - FLORIDA

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON - TORONTO - D.C. - FLORIDA

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

BOSTON: EARL KLUGH AT SCULLER'S

BOSTON: ZILI MISIK AND CRUZAMENTE DOUBLE BILL

Zili Misik and Cruzamente will appear at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) in a double bill on Friday, March 14th at 7:30 pm. Zili Misik is a 8-piece All Female band that performs New World SOUL: dance and roots music of the African Diaspora! Zili music reconnects Haitian roots, jazz, highlife, reggae, samba, Cuban son, gospel and neo-soul. The band features Kera Washington, percussion/vocals; Alexandria Pierre-Etienne, sax/vocals; Stephanie Baird, trombone/vocals; Lexi Havlin, guitar/vocals; Jobeth Umali, drums/vocals; Kana Dehara, keys/vocals; and Joanna Maria, bass. Cruzamente, is a Boston-based, all-female band led by lead singer Maria "Lutchinha" Neves, who hails from the island of Sao Vincente and has performed and recorded worldwide for over twenty years, alongside other major Cape Verdean artists. The band features Lutchinha, lead vocals; Laurie Goldsmith, guitar, electric bass; Marion Campos-Gullotti, guitar, cavaquinho; Soohee Moon, piano; Ririka Tokushige, saxaphone; Tal Shalom-Kobi, upright bass, accordian; andMiki Matsuki, drums. There is a $20 cover.

TORONTO: COLIN HUNTER AND THE JOE SEALY QUARTET

TORONTO: YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

D.C.: "4 GENERATIONS OF MILES" AT BLUES ALLEY

D.C.: SINE QUA NON AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Sine Qua Non will perform atBOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday, March 14th at 8:30 pm. Sine Qua Non is a Washington, D.C.-based quintet, rooted in American jazz but propelled by a European classical approach to composition and performance. It also incorporates elements of African, Caribbean and Latin musical traditions. As a group, Sine Qua Non's artistic task is to work with compositions that are built on melody, interplay and, especially, dynamics. There is a $20 cover.

FLORIDA: MELISSA MANCHESTER MAKES HER ROYAL ROOM DEBUT

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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Friday, March 14, 2014