CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 3/23/14

Saturday, March 29, 2014

IT'S ABOUT YOUR VOICE - IT'S ABOUT SINGING - IT'S ABOUT PASSION - IT'S ABOUT ITALY

IT'S ABOUT YOUR VOICE - IT'S ABOUT SINGING - IT'S ABOUT PASSION - IT'S ABOUT ITALY

You are invited to join The Tuscany Project this summer for an nine-day exploration of the power of the human voice. Deepen the strength of your own voice through song, vocal exploration and movement. For the 22nd year, The Tuscany Project is gathering in the lush green hills of Umbria for this intimate and intensive learning experience. Participants come from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. Sing, discover new friendships, and experience Italy and La Dolce Vita. Blending group and optional solo work, the project focuses on each person's individual growing edge and personal connection with voice and song. Adult singers of all levels are welcome, from professional to beginner. Prerequisites are a passion for music and singing and the courage to take risks. The Tuscany Project (named for the region were the workshops started) is held in a beautifully restored 12th century villa, Locanda del Gallo, in the green heartland of Umbria. As you explore the music within you, you will also have the chance to take walks in the rolling hills, swim in the breathtaking "infinity pool" perched over the beautiful neighboring valley, breathe in the ever-present scent of lavender and rosemary, and revive yourself with abundant, freshly prepared organic foods, served al fresco! For full details on dates, costs and registration: http://www.TuscanyProject.com
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CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN ST. LOUIS - PALM SPRINGS - 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!

ST. LOUIS: ROSEMARY WATTS AND JOE DREYER AT THE GASLIGHT CABARET FESTIVAL

The Gaslight Cabaret Festival takes place atTHE 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! Saturday, March 29th: Rosemary Watts and Joe Dreyer premier their new show "Swing Into Spring". Music from the masters of musical theatre makes up the heart of the show, with a few Dreyer originals too. The first couple of St. Louis cabaret brings a brand new show to the Gaslight stage. Seehttp://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.comfor full information on all shows.

PALM SPRINGS:A RANDY ROBERTS WEEKEND AT THE COPA

Celebrity impersonator Randy Roberts will perform at THE COPA(244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Thursday through Sunday, March 27th through 30th at 8:00 pm (7:30 pm on Sunday). From the moment he walks onstage, Randy Roberts is in charge of his audience. He commands the stage with an unparalleled presence and a voice that is unmatched in the world of female impersonators. Randy Roberts has been entertaining audiences, for over 30 years (since elementary school). He's been seen off-Broadway in the developmental workshop of "Give A Man A Mask" at the York Theatre. In San Francisco in the world premier of the new musical: "Chance" by Richard Isen. Directed by Robert Kalfin at the Alcove Theater. On television on ABC television's "One Life To Live". He made his movie debut in the award winning indie film "Any Day Now" starring Alan Cumming, Garret Dillahunt, and Frances Fisher. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET RESIDENCY
Due to unforeseeable health issues, Roy Hargrove will not be performing this week at Yoshi's San Francisco. This residency will be rescheduled to a new date TBA. See Club Website for details.

GRAMMY winning trumpeter Roy Hargrove returns to YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) for five nights - Wednesday through Sunday, March 26th through 30th at 8:00 pm (7:00 pm Sunday). Hargrove has firmly established himself among the premier players in Jazz & Beyond. Due to unforeseeable health issues, Roy Hargrove will not be performing this week at Yoshi's San Francisco. This residency will be rescheduled to a new date TBA.

SAN FRANCISCO: DAISY EAGAN AT SOCIETY CABARET

One For My Baby starring Tony Award Winner Daisy Eagan will be presented at SOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX(562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday & Saturday,, March 28th & 29th at 8:00 pm. What happens when a brash, cynical, inappropriate former child star finds out she's pregnant with a kid she never planned on? She becomes a brash, cynical, inappropriate mother. Tony Award winner, Daisy Eagan, uses edgy humor and some of her favorite songs to tell the story of going from Broadway Baby to Hollywood Mama. Mature audience. Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: STEVE TYRELL, RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S

Following a sold-out engagement in June 2013, Grammy Award-winning vocalist, Steve Tyrell, returns to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) on Thursday through Sunday, March 27th through 30th at 7:00 pm. Steve brings back his acclaimed show Wordsmiths: Lyricists of the Great American Song, featuring songs by the Gershwins', Rodgers and Hart and more, Tyrell will bring his mix of Texas and Vegas back to Feinstein's at the Nikko for four evenings of Great American Songbook classics. In over four decades in the music business, Tyrell has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. With his breakthrough performances in "Father of the Bride" and "Father of the Bride II," Steve Tyrell reinvented and re-popularized classic pop standards for a modern-day audience. With the grit and soul of a lifetime of experiences, producing hits for Grammy-winning Artists ranging from Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville, to Rod Stewart and Diana Ross, Steve himself has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and gained a passionate following all over the world. His hits "The Way You Look Tonight," "The Simple Life," "Crush On You" and "The Sunny Side of The Street," have launched thousands of weddings and millions of romances. He's held top positions at Standards, Swing, and Big Band outlets with a devoted following at key Adult Contemporary Radio. There is a $55-$70 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN TORONTO - WASHINGTON DC - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

TORONTO: BROADSWAY AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Two award-winning Jazz singers, a Dora Award-nominated music director, and an array of music as wide as the smiles of their audience members' faces all combine to create: "BROADSWAY" which will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 27th through 29th at 9:00 pm. Heather Bambrick, Diane Leah, and Julie Michels are all very busy women, working in a number of projects and musical genres. It's this degree of exciting musical energy that brought them together, and helped them create a show that is eclectic, funny, and very, very musical. "Broadsway" was born when the ladies found themselves together on stage one night and discovered their mutual love of Broadway music. Julie and Heather (also host of "Wake Up - " on JAZZ.FM91) are both acclaimed jazz performers, and Diane is a Dora Mavor Moore Award nominated Music Director, pianist and arranger. Their combined experience brings together Broadway music, pop sensibility, the improvisation of Jazz, and their unique senses of humour. They truly are three broads, doing it their own way ... hence, "Broadsway". This project has been wowing audiences and winning fans since its inception just over a year ago. Performance highlights include their debut "Leading Ladies" concert, repeat shows at The Global Cabaret Festival, the COC Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre series, the Thursday Night Jazz Party at the Home Smith Bar, and several corporate appearances. They are already scheduled for various theatre performances in the 2013/2014 season. There is a $20 cover.

TORONTO: JAZZ BISTRO YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

Patrick Hewan returns to THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, March 27th through 29th at 6:00 pm as part of the club's Young Artist Series. Hewan 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.

D.C.: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

Stanley Jordan will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, March 27th through 30th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. One way to attack the daunting task of describing Stanley Jordan is to think of him as a world class guitarist who marches in all aspects of his life to the beat of his own drummer. Never one to be locked into constraints when it comes to musical expression, genres or applications, the Palo Alto, California-born prodigy is a progressive thinker with goals and ideals that stretch far beyond record deals, fortune or fame. Besides being a technical innovator on the guitar whose "touch" or "tapping" technique allows him to sound like two or three guitarists at the same time with no overdubs or other studio techniques, Stanley Jordan also plays music with an uncommon depth of feeling. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: MICKEY BASS & HIS MANHATTAN GROOVE ORCHESTRA AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Mickey Bass & His Manhattan Groove Orchestra perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, March 28th & 29th at 8:00 pm. Lee O. (Mickey) Bass III is a Bass Violinist, Composer, Arranger, Producer who's professional career includes working and touring with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers off and on from 1964 through 1973. Lee worked and toured with Gloria Lynne from 1965 through 1972 most of the time as her musical director and subsequently arranged, composed, and conducted ten compositions for Gloria Lynne. Mickey also worked and toured with Carmen McCrae in 1967, and worked and toured with Billy Eckstine 1968 through 1969. He played and recorded with David Amram, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Timmons, Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, Kenny Dorham, Joe Henderson, Ray Bryant, Sonny Stitt, Jackie McLean, and Miriam Makeba. Call for cover/minimum information.

MARYLAND: RALPH STANLEY & THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS

Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Saturday, March 29th at 8:00 pm. Now 86 years old, Stanley has been performing professionally since he and his older brother, Carter, formed a band in their native southwestern Virginia in 1946. Between that date and 1966, when Carter died, the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most celebrated bluegrass groups in the world, rivaling in popularity such titans as Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs. Ralph Stanley's voice is not of this century. Nor of the last one, for that matter. Its stark emotional urgency is rooted in a darker time, when pain was the common coin of life and the world offered sinful humanity no hope of refuge. Preserved in the cultural amber of remote Appalachia, this terse, forlorn sound is the bedrock of Stanley's inimitable style. But don't mistake an ancient voice for ancient ways. Stanley tours and performs with the vigor and elan of a rock star. There is a $30 cover.

FLORIDA: JUDY COLLINS AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Legendary singer Judy Collins will appear atTHE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 25th through 29th at 8:30 pm. Legendary singer Judy Collins has been a concert headliner since her first hit "Both Sides Now" back in 1967. From her early days as a guitar playing folk singer in Greenwich Village, Collins was hailed by critics and fans alike for her "clear, crisp soprano voice" that made her record albums such as A Maid of Constant Sorrows and Wildflower so memorable, and her version of both "Amazing Grace" and "Send In the Clowns" were both big hits. The author of several books - Sanity and Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength (2006) and Suite Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music (2011) - Ms. Collins continues to record and perform concerts around the world. COVER: Tuesday through Thursday: $130 for prix fixe dinner & show; Friday & Saturday: $140 for prix fixe dinner & show.
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LOTS OF CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

LOTS OF CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

NYC: JILLIAN LAURAIN: MY HOLLYWOOD" - 100 YEARS OF THE RED CARPET

Jillian Laurain brings her show My Hollywood" - 100 Years Of The Red Carpet to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 pm. Her show will feature Broadway show stopping songs by the greatest composers and lyricists. She will over 100 years of loved music. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SAMANTHA CARLSON RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Samantha Carlson makes her return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 29th at 9:30 pm after a successful debut in October of 2013. Originally from Mineola, New York, has been singing since age 2. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University in May of 2011 with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance. Music is her passion and her life. She sings the classic standards from the 1920s through today, as well as jazz, big band, show-tunes, country, oldies, classical, opera, and pop but she identifies herself mainly as a jazz/standards singer. Raised in a musical family, both parents are vocalists and instrumentalists. Their influence was very strong. They always encouraged her passion for music, and to follow her dreams. Her other influences include Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Nat King Cole, Josh Groban, and Andrea Bocelli. Samantha currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, performs with her jazz combo, and with several big bands, locally, and nationally. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: ELAYNE BOOSLER AT STAGE 72 - COMEDY WITH A CAUSE!

Comic Elayne Boosler will make two rare NYC Performances atSTAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590) on Saturday, March 29th at 9:00 pm & Friday, April 18th at 9:00 pm in COMEDY WITH A CAUSE! Comedian Elayne Boosler, always at the forefront of standup comedy, is simply at the top of her game in her fortieth year of performing. Coming back to New York, where it all started for her and her incredible group of peers in the early '70s, she is the one true keeper of the hilarious stories of those days. All featured in her upcoming book, "Big Fun", they are the funniest of adventures, featuring Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer, Freddie Prinze, Jay Leno, Richard Lewis, Larry David, Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Rodney Dangerfield, and so many more. Her show is of course the best of up to the minute, smart, political, thoughtful and hilarious standup comedy, but she does sprinkle in some of the funniest stories never before told. Her career spans so much, from performing for President Clinton's White House Press Correspondent's Dinner, to the Queen of England's Command Performance at the London Palladium, to hosting the Democrats Debate for NOW on C-Span, to concerts, clubs, Las Vegas, theaters, and years of tv. Her life's work now is animal rescue. She founded her "Tails of Joy" (http://www.tailsofjoy.net ) in 2001, and now, every show she performs serves to rescue animals in the city in which she is appearing. All after show merchandise is sold 100% for the benefit of local rescue organizations. Come laugh, then meet some of your best local rescuers after the show, maybe even buy something wonderful, and save a life! For Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/602560

NYC: COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME

Australian Idol sensation and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 contestant Courtney Act returns to New York with an encore of her acclaimed solo show 'Boys Like Me' at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, March 28th at midnight; Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm; and Sunday, March 30th at 9:30 pm. Courtney has opened for Lady Gaga, starred in Rent and sung a duet with Idina Menzel. In COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME, the multi-talented drag idol sings her favorite songs and divulges the fascinating and funny dirty laundry list that is her love life. There's that angry text from a straight boy's girlfriend, the twins in Montreal, and the US Marine, just to name a few of the titillating encounters she details in story and song. This tuneful, hysterical performance showcases Courtney's sharp observations of living life on the gender divide, and illustrates what happens when boys like her. There is a $22-$40 cover cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Seehttp://www.spincyclenyc.com/

NYC: JUDY KAYE MAKES 54 BELOW DEBUT

Broadway legend and two-time Tony Award winner Judy Kaye (The Phantom of the Opera, Nice Work If You Can Get It) will perform at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Friday & Saturday, March 28th & 29th at 8:00 pm. This will be her 54 Below debut. Her new show celebrates the work of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Having worked with both, she'll share humorous anecdotes and personal reminiscences, along with her own unique take on some of her favorites from these two giants of the American Musical Theatre. There is a $45-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: EVAN RUGGIERO AT 54 BELOW

Song and dance man Evan Ruggiero presents an evening of music at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 29th at 11:00 pm as part of the clubs Late Night series. Evan tells his inspirational story set to Broadway's favorite songs. Evan is no stranger to 54 Below as he has previously performed with the phenomenal cast of Don't Quit Your Night Job and Panic! In Concert. He is well known for his TV appearances on "American Idol," "Un Nuevo Dia" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." You won't want to miss this evening with Evan, whose story of his battle with cancer and his survival to be The One-Legged Song and Dance Man will touch your heart and move your soul. There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: CHEYENNE JACKSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST ORFEH

Cheyenne Jackson returns toBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Thursday, March 27th and Saturday, March 29th at 6:15 pm.with long-time musical director Ben Toth. His show will include original songs from his new album, "I'm Blue, Skies," as well as classics from his acclaimed one-man show "Music of the Mad Men Era," which sold out Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. Cheyenne Jackson is a multi-talented actor, singer and songwriter, and has just released an album of original music called "I'm Blue, Skies." In 2012 he released his first three singles "Drive," the Top 40 hit "Before You," and "Don't Wanna Know," all produced by Thomas "Tawgs" Salter. Combining stage, film, television, and concerts, Cheyenne continues to have one of the most diverse careers in entertainment. He was recently seen in Steven Soderbergh's "Behind The Candelabra" with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, and will next be seen starring opposite Gena Rowlands in the feature film "Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks" in early 2014. Cheyenne has appeared in a number of films, including the 2006 Academy Award-nominated "United 93," "The Green" opposite Julia Ormond and Ileana Douglas, "Price Check" with Parker Posey, and "Lola Versus." Upcoming 2014 films include "Lucky Stiff" with Jason Alexander and the late Dennis Farina, "Beautiful Now, Opening Night" opposite Anthony Rapp, "Mutual Friends," Neil Labute's new miniseries "Full Circle," with David Boreanaz, Kate Walsh, Tom Felton, Julian Mahon and Ally Sheedy, and "Love Is Strange," opposite John Lithgow, Marisa Tomei, and Alfred Molina. There is a $45 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BILL CHARLAP TRIO AT BIRDLAND

One of the world's premier jazz pianists, Bill Charlap, returns to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 25th through 29th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Charlap has performed and recorded with many leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Phil Woods and Wynton Marsalis to singers Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. Charlap is the artistic director of New York City's Jazz in July Festival at the 92nd Street Y, and he has produced concerts for Jazz at Lincoln Center, the JVC Jazz Festival and the Hollywood Bowl. A two-time Grammy nominee, Charlap is married to renowned jazz pianist Renee Rosnes, and the two often collaborate in a duo piano setting. In the spring of 2010, Charlap and Rosnes released "Double Portrait", their acclaimed duo piano recording on the Blue Note label. There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: DOUBLE FEATURE: LARRY CARLTON GROUP & KYLE EASTWOOD GROUP

Both the Larry Carlton Group and the Kyle Eastwood Group will appear in a "Double Feature" presentation at THE BLUE NOTE(131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, March 26th through 30th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Nineteen-time Grammy nominee, four-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton established himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include musicians and groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others. He went on to perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi platinum jazz super group Fourplay. With 30 albums to his credit and having performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades. As someone who has had a myriad of opportunities to shine, Kyle Eastwood has truly carved his own path as a musician and his bass playing and composing talents reflect the richness and diversity of his experience. No stranger to jazz music, at a young age his father, film actor/director Clint Eastwood introduced him to jazz stars such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, and Miles Davis. Kyle began playing electric bass in high school, learning R&B, Motown, and reggae tunes by ear. After studying with French bassist Bunny Brunel, he engrossed himself in the New York and Los Angeles area jazz scene, and signed with Sony in 1998 where he released his debut recording From Here to There. Kyle has composed or arranged seven of Clint Eastwood's latest films including Mystic River. Million Dollar Baby, Flags Of Our Fathers, Letters from Iwo Jima, Gran Torino, and Invictus. There is a $20-$35 cover.

NYC: FREDDY COLE QUINTET AT DIZZY'S

Jazz pianist and singer Freddy Cole will perform with the Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, March 27th through 30th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Cole is a prolific artist of undisputed pedigree. Building his career at the same time as his brother, the iconic Nat King Cole, it was never going to be easy for Cole to establish his own musical identity. However, with 20 albums released in just the last two decades, including the GRAMMY Award-nominated 2010 album, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B, Cole has carved out a reputation as an individual and prolific force in the jazz world. There is a $40-$45 cover.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

CABARET TONIGHT IN 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 1st, 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.

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
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MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: JOHN MINNOCK AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

MATINEE CABARET TODAY IN NYC: JOHN MINNOCK AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

John Minnock, a leading vocalist in Boston's jazz scene returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 29th at 4:00 pm. Following a highly successful debut at the Metropolitan Room in September, John Minnock returns for another energetic night of Jazz & Blues. Combining great musicality, showmanship and irreverent comedy, this show is an audience favorite. With a voice described as recalling Billy Eckstein & Lou Rawls, the music often branches out to R&B, Funk, and show standards, as well as spirited jazz improvisation. With his trio, accomplished musicians from both Boston and New York, John is as at-ease with the complexities of jazz as he is with working with the band, the audience, and everything involved in an entertaining night of music. John is joined once again by pianist Bill Duffy, bassist Carlos Mena, and drummer Pablo Eluchans. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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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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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: GOOSEBUMPS AT THE PHEASANTRY

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: GOOSEBUMPS AT THE PHEASANTRY

Goosebumps are one of the hottest Swing Jive and Jump Blues bands in the UK and will perform at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Saturday, March 29th at 8:30 pm. Their high-energy Swing-Jive-Blues music has seen them labeled "The Jumpingist Jivers in town". The Goosebumps are Mark Churchward (Lead Vocals and trumpet), Nick Browne (Saxophone and backing vocals), Nick Harrington (Drums and backing vocals), Chris Cassar (Bass and backing vocals), Ben Green (Guitar and backing vocals). Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANNE REID IN A NEW KEY AT THE CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANNE REID IN A NEW KEY AT THE CRAZY COQS - CLOSING NIGHT

Anne Reid, one of Britain's most-loved and respected actors, will perform at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 25th through 29th at 8:30 pm. Anne was the star of the very popular Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters, Dinnerladies and Coronation Street. What is less well known is her life as a cabaret performer. Following her sell out debut shows at The Crazy Coqs in 2013, she returns with her show IN A NEW KEY, a beautifully crafted programme of song, nostalgia and humour. Telling backstage stories of the vagaries of touring, meeting the Royal family, playing in Dr Who with David Tennant and describing the eccentricities of her fellow performers, Anne sings songs and ballads from a varied assortment of songwriters ranging from Billy Joel, Don McLean, Stephen Sondheim, Sheldon Harnick and Diana Morgan, all the way to Hoagy Carmichael, and Johnny Mercer. Ever since she was memorably electrocuted by a hair dryer in the early days of Coronation Street, Anne Reid has been a familiar figure to audiences everywhere in her many roles on television, stage and screen. Only recently has she branched out into musicals, with roles in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at the Royal Opera House and Cole Porter's Out of This World in Chichester. Reid, whose voice is perhaps more Mary Martin than Ethel Merman, is as versatile a cabaret artist as she is an actress and with timing that is the equal of any stand-up comic's. Anne is accompanied by her musical director and award-winning pianist Stuart Hutchinson. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Friday, March 28, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANNE REID IN A NEW KEY AT THE CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ANNE REID IN A NEW KEY AT THE CRAZY COQS

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

CABARET TONIGHT IN PALM SPRINGS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET TONIGHT IN PALM SPRINGS - LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

PALM SPRINGS: A RANDY ROBERTS WEEKEND AT THE COPA

LOS ANGELES: JOHN CICCOLINI SINGS SINATRA

John Ciccolini sings Sinatra at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Thursday, March 27th at 9:00 pm. The show is a one-man comedy-musical filled with classic Sinatra tunes, celebrating teenage innocence, adult angst, and the real meaning of romance. Nominated for an LA Weekly Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for this show, Mr. Ciccolini has also guest-starred on Raising Hope, Castle, No Ordinary Family, Dexter, Justified, ER, The Sitter, Dirty Sexy Money, Las Vegas, Everybody Hates Chris, Veronica Mars, Joey, Becker, Boston Public, Live From Baghdad, The Division, N.Y.P.D. Blue, and Push, Nevada. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: GILMORE RIZZO & FRANCESCA AMARI IN "A COUPLE OF SWELLS"

Gilmore Rizzo & Francesca Amari join forces for "A Couple of Swells: Duets, Variety & More!" atMARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH(3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500) on Thursday, March 27th at 7:30 pm. This delightful program promises music from legendary duos, a tribute to Variety shows, and more! Threading this show together are songs spanning several decades, much in the tradition of the great entertainment couples like Donny & Marie, George & Gracie, Sonny & Cher, Kermit & Miss Piggy and many more. With musical director Bryan Miller on piano. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: ROY HARGROVE QUINTET RESIDENCY

Due to unforeseeable health issues, Roy Hargrove will not be performing this week at Yoshi's San Francisco. This residency will be rescheduled to a new date TBA. See Club Website for details.

SAN FRANCISCO: STEVE TYRELL, RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

D.C.: STANLEY JORDAN AT BLUES ALLEY

MARYLAND: NICK MOSS - ALBUM RELEASE TOUR

Nick Moss will celebrate the release of his latest CD atBETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Thursday, March 27th at 7:30 pm. Moss picked up the electric bass at the urging of his brother Joe. He learned to love the gritty Chicago blues of the 1970s while playing with real deal bluesmen, first as one of Buddy Scott's Rib Tips, then with Jimmy "Fast Fingers" Dawkins. He mastered the sub•tleties of golden-age postwar electric blues with the Legendary Blues Band of Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, where he exchanged his bass for the guitar, and later spent three years as guitarist with the great Jimmy Rogers. These apprenticeships served him well when he started his own band, Nick Moss and the Flip Tops. The growth in his vision achieved over the arc of seven genuinely authentic blues albums, recognized by a total of 16 BMA nominations. It seemed reasonable for a restless artist, with nothing left to prove to purists, to wonder what other styles he could explore. There is a $20 cover.

FLORIDA: JUDY COLLINS AT THE ROYAL ROOM

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON & TORONTO

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN BOSTON & TORONTO

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

BOSTON: STANLEY SAGOV AT SCULLERS

Stanley Sagov celebrates his 70th birthday with a night of hot and cool jazz at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Thursday, March 27th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Keyboardist, composer and physician Dr. Stanley Sagov and his Remembering the Future Jazz Band features John Lockwood on acoustic bass, Bob Gullotti on drums, Robert Douglas Gay on alto sax, Stan Strickland on sax, flute and vocals, Mike Peipman on trumpet and flugelhorn and Special Guest vocalist, Wannetta Jackson. The band will return to Scullers for the first time since 2009. Dr. Sagov will be offering his South African Jazz Curry in Scullers Restaurant on this special night, the band will feature Live Art Performances by Nancy Ostrovsky as well. Dinner/Show: $70 Show only: $30.

TORONTO: BROADSWAY AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

TORONTO: JAZZ BISTRO YOUNG ARTIST SERIES: PATRICK HEWAN

MORE CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

MORE CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY!

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

NYC: DELPHI HARRINGTON AND WOODY REGAN WITH COWARDLY SWANN

Delphi Harrington and Woody Regan bring Cowardly Swann toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 pm. Cowardly Swann was first devised as a benefit for THE ACTORS COMPANY THEATRE. It was so successful that they decided to develop it further and pursue commercial venues for it. Woody Regan feels his proudest achievement was writing the score for Sam Shepard's WHEN THE WORLD WAS GREEN, presented to comemorate the the 100 Anniversary of the Moscow Art Theatre. A regular on the Cabaret Circuit, he has performed at Don't Tell Mama since its inception in 1982, and has been "packing them in" in his monthly show 'GROOVIN' ON A SUNDAY' there for a year. Delphi Harrington, a classically trained actress, was introduced to NY audiences by the renowned impressario, Julius Monk, in BAKER'S DOZEN, one of the fabled Plaza Nine Revues at the Plaza Hotel. She has had considerable success doing Coward. Delphi was nominated for a Drama Guild Award for her portrayal of Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CALLING ALL ANGELS - A BENEFIT FOR THE HIPP

LaVon Fisher Wilson Presents Calling All Angels - A Benefit for the HIPP (The Hippodrome Theatre in Gainsville Florida) atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Thursday, March 27th at 9:30 pm. LaVon Fisher-Wilson is currently in Disney's Broadway Show NEWSIES, as Medda Larkin. Other performers include Cindy Thrall, Christina Parke, Jessie Janet Richards, Jacquelyn Graham, Hugh Hysell, Jonathon Lovitz, Chad Hudson, Catherine Fries Vaughn, Peter Zachari, Michael Hull, Jennifer Lauren Brown, Andrew Hendrick, Ben Faukhauser, Blue Jupiter, Accapella Group, and Wendi Stoltzfus. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MARCH CALENDAR GIRL WITH BEING GREEN

Colleen McHugh presents her favorite show of her monthly CALENDAR GIRL series this month when she presents a 'BEING GREEN" to celebrate St. Patrick's favorite color with classic and slightly inappropriate songs atTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Thursday,March 27th at 7:00 pm. Jade Firth is musical director with Mint Harkness on guitar and Lime Doyle on bass. Join Colleen for this hilarious hour of songs by Irving Berlin, Joe Raposo, Sammy Cahn, Burt Bacharach, Ashman & Menken, Frank Loesser, Michel Legrand and more. Filled with original comedy and improvisation, and many more classic and slightly inappropriate songs, plus the ever-popular IMPROV SONG: setting your story to music! There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

After sold out runs in 2009 & 2010, Thank You For Being A Friend returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for its third limited-run engagement. Performances are Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 pm and Friday, March 28th at 10:00 pm. This unauthorized musical parody inspired by the beloved TV sitcom "The Golden Girls," features book by Nick Brennan, music by Jeff Thomson, and lyrics by Luke Jones and Cisco Cardenas. In the show four women over 60 (Blanchette, the varicose-veined vixen; Dorthea, the brainy ball-buster; Roz, the lovable airhead; and Sophie, the wisecracking spitfire) are spending their golden years together in a wicker-filled bungalow in Miami. But when gay pop superstar Ricky Martin moves next door, his loud outdoor sex parties keep the quartet of cheesecake-loving retirees awake. The solution pits the gays against the girls at the annual Shady Oaks Retirement Home Talent Show: if the women win, then no more sex parties; if the gays garner top prize, the sassy seniors must serve as the party's clean-up crew. Singing, dancing and hilarity ensues! This newly revised production will feature original cast members Chad Ryan, Luke Jones, and Nick Brennan with newcomer John De Los Santos. The production team features Jonathan Pennington (Director), Cisco Cardanez (Assistant Director/Stage Manager), John De Los Santos (Choreographer), Luke Jones and Nick Brennan (Set Design), Timothy Hart (Lighting), Jessa-Raye Court (Costumes) and Doug Repetti (Sound). There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reservations at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/929670

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Every Thursday night, as the curtains fall on Broadway, Host Ben Cameron (from Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and his crew of amazingly talented folks welcome a new Broadway star to perform at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) at 10:30 pm in this fun and zany musical theater variety show. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ON KENTUCKY AVENUE, THE CLUB HARLEM CABARET MUSICAL

ON KENTUCKY AVENUE - The Club Harlem Revue, will be performed on Tuesday, March 11th at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 16th at 7:00 pm and Thursday, March 27th at 7:00 pm at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590). The musical takes place in a time, before the Casinos took over Atlantic City, when nightclubbing was in vogue with leggy show girls, hysterical comedians, and great singers & dancers. The most famous of the clubs on the musical street known as Kentucky Avenue was the Club Harlem. It was thought of as a "black Copacabana" and featured the major black talent of the era with flair, fashion and fantastic stage shows from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This musical revue is set during the Club Harlem dress rehearsal for opening night of the 1969 season. Within our fictional show, there is a love triangle between the MC, the lead show girl, and the featured female singer. The show features an original score true to the era, interspersed with classic songs from the 60s. The show stars Ty Stephens, Cheryl Freeman, Andricka Hall and features Lee Summers as comedian Slappy Black with special guest artist, Jeree Wade as singer, Damita Jo. Also appearing are Dancers (in alphabetical order) Donna Clark, Gregory J. Hanks, Mindy Haywood, Cassandra Palacio Renee Ternier, and two additional Male Dancers. The Musicians are Frank Owens, Wilbur Bascomb, Richard Cummings, Jr. and Damon Duewhite. The show concept was written & developed by Adam Wade and Ty Stephens. Original music is by Ty Stephens, Frank Owens, Branice McKenzie, Wilbur Bascomb, Adam Wade and Jeree Wade. The Musical Direction is by Frank Owens. The Choreography is by Ty Stephens with Swing Dance Choreography by Mickey Davidson. Showgirl Consultant is Betty Jo and Creative Consultant is Russ Weatherford. Costumes created by Ty Stephens and Pearl Williams. ON KENTUCKY AVENUE captures the feel and aura of the club, based on experiences of Adam and Jeree Wade who performed there during different eras - 30 years apart and were witnesses to much of the backstage intrigues that took place nightly. This new musical, which has been in development for the past 2 1/2 years is presented by Robert R. Blume, Songbirds Unlimited Productions, Peter Martin/Rick Newman in association with J.R. Knauf, Marshall N. Warner & Step Forward Entertainment. Jazz producing legend, Cobi Narita is Associate Producer. There is a $35-$45-$55 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TIANANMEN: A NEW MUSICAL AT 54 BELOW

Tiananmen, a new musical, will be performed at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) onThursday, March 27th at 7:00 pm. Tiananmen is an original rock musical that follows the story of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing. Highlights from the new musical will be presented, featuring: Telly Leung (Godspell, Allegiance, "Glee"), Ruthie Ann Miles (Here Lies Love), Orville Mendoza (Peter and the Starcatcher, Pacific Overtures), Karl Josef Co (Allegiance at the Old Globe), Eric Badique, Katie Boren (Lysistrata Jones, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Calli Buetow (Bring It On), Billy Bustamante (Pacific Overtures), Kiet Tai Cao, Katie Lee Hill (Hello, Dolly! at the Signature Theatre), and others. Tiananmen is written by Scott Elmegreen (book) and Drew Fornarola (music and lyrics), and directed by Stafford Arima (Altar Boyz, Allegiance, Carrie) with music direction and orchestration by Rick Fox (Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent, Blood Brothers). There is a $25 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 54 BELOW PRESENTS THE JULIE JAMES SHOW

It's "The Julie James Show" starring SiriusXM Radio Program Director & celebrity host Julie James ("Broadway Names with Julie James") at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, March 27th at 9:30 pm. Julie spills the showbiz beans with snappy stories and original songs sure to dazzle any musical theatre lover. A fast-paced romp of a variety show with hilarious new songs, long-lost Broadway gems, and an impromptu visit with celebrities in the audience, the show is a delight for Broadway fans and pop-culture geeks alike. With new songs by long-time collaborator Aaron Hagan, Julie rolls back the radio curtain on what it takes to run the only 24/7 Broadway radio station in the world while juggling jingles for Howard Stern, working the Red Carpet at the Tonys, and recording chatfests with all her theatre heroes back at the SiriusXM studios. It's a classic evening of favorite tunes with an unconventional style and surprising twists as Julie comes out to the world as the songstress, storyteller and comedienne she truly is. After all, it's The Julie James Show! There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: LATE NIGHT: NYU N'HARMONICS

New York University's crazy a cappella group, the N'Harmonics, bring their riff-tastic, balls to the wall show to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday, March 27th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's late night series. With seriously tight harmonies, waterfall riffing, whistle tones that only dogs can hear, ungodly bass notes, and insane beat boxing, alongside a slew of other vocal acrobatics. With opening act APC Rhythm! There is a $10 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: THE DRIFT AT JOE'S PUB

Justin Vivian Bond brings his show The Drift to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE(425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) with performances on Thursday & Friday, March 13th & 14th and 27th & 28th at 7:00 pm and April 10th & 11th at 9:30 pm. In The Drift, Justin Vivian Bond creates a new, free associative, collage of spoken word and song inspired by the story of Karen Stone, a retired actress who drifts from one space to another - either in her mind, in couture or in bed. Justin will be introducing a bunch of new versions of truly beautiful songs written by Billy Strayhorn, Tim Buckley, Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell plus a few other surprise favorites. Most of these songs are songs Justin has never performed before. There is a $25 cover.

NYC: CHEYENNE JACKSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST ORFEH

NYC: BILL CHARLAP TRIO AT BIRDLAND

NYC: DOUBLE FEATURE: LARRY CARLTON GROUP & KYLE EASTWOOD GROUP

NYC: FREDDY COLE QUINTET AT DIZZY'S

Jazz pianist and singer Freddy Cole will perform with the Freddy Cole Quintet featuring Harry Allen at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, March 27th through 30th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Cole is a prolific artist of undisputed pedigree. Building his career at the same time as his brother, the iconic Nat King Cole, it was never going to be easy for Cole to establish his own musical identity. However, with 20 albums released in just the last two decades, including the GRAMMY Award-nominated 2010 album, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B, Cole has carved out a reputation as an individual and prolific force in the jazz world. There is a $40-$45 cover.
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