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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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!
Please note: cover/minimum information is taken from venue listings - some venues may charge an additional fee for attendees without an advance reservation - reservations are normally cancelled by the venue if holders have not arrived by showtime.


NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK AT CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA
FINAL SHOW UNTIL FALL

Eric Comstock returns to his residency at New York's newest music venue, CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA (178 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-995-0900) from 8:00 pm to midnight every Tuesday night through May 26th. An acknowledged master of the American Songbook, Comstock has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and virtually every important nightclub in New York and across the country. He is one of only a handful of singer/pianists who can command a room merely by sitting at the piano, singing and telling stories. In addition to his extensive knowledge of repertoire, Comstock has a seemingly unending supply of anecdotes about the songs, the writers, and the stars who sang them. His unique combination of musicianship, history and charisma creates an experience that is as entertaining as it is musically savvy, and his audiences feel they've been to a terrific party where the music and the stories have been equally great. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: DAWN DEROW WITH LEGIT - A CLASSICAL CABARET AT THE MET

Hot off her 2015 MAC Award win Dawn Derow performs at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm. She returns on Friday, June 19th at 9:30 pm. Dawn will be funny and glorious when she recreates the famous aria from "Die Fledermaus," and many more in her critically acclaimed show LEGIT (A Classical Cabaret). The show is Directed by Lina Koutrakos, with Music Direction by Mark Janas. She is joined on stage by Special Guest Operatic Tenor Christopher Yoon and multi-Award winning songstress Celia Berk. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE JULIANA PROJECT BY VANDA

The JULIANA PROJECT returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Each month the cast of the JULIANA PROJECT performs a number of chapters from the novel, JULIANA, in a way that is similar to a mini-series. In each "episode" the story is brought to life as the actors recreate scenes from 1940s New York. Often these scenes occur in places familiar to modern day audiences, such as Times Square, MacDougal Street and Cafe Reggio. The "episodes" contain live musical performances, comedy, sex and drama, performed in clothing suggestive of the time period. The audience becomes engulfed in this bygone era and soon finds itself in the midst of a gripping story of gay men and women living through a tumultuous time of fear, triumph, secrecy, love and excitement. Vanda, the writer, has earned numerous awards as a playwright. In addition to being an Edward Albee Fellow, Vanda was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and recently won Best New Play in Celebration Theater's New Play Contest (originators of Naked Boys Singing). Her play, PATIENT HM, won first place in Pride Stage and Screen's Women's Contest and another play, THE FORGETTING CURVE, which is under option to Theatrum Mundi, was produced at Boston Arts Center this past September. Her work has been produced in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Scotland. Her prose has been published in Prairie Schooner, The Outrider Review and Pentimento. No cover, just a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE RUBY DARLINGS SHOW AT THE DUPLEX

London Cabaret Award Nominees for Best Musical Variety, The Ruby Darlings, present The Ruby Darlings Show at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:30 pm; Thursday, May 28th at 9:30 pm; and Friday, May 29th at 7:00 pm. Born out of a fiery feminist agenda, The Ruby Darlings give an outrageously honest yet totally sexy look at life with a vagina. The comedy cabaret duo, Ruby and Darling, supported by their divine pianist, David, offer guidance on self-pleasuring tactics, celebrate pubic hair through the medium of rap and tip into uncharted sexual territory with their unassuming audience. The darkly comic Ruby Darlings are committed to making women feel empowered, men feel educated and generally everyone having a naughty time. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MRS. KASHA DAVIS - THERE'S ALWAYS TIME FOR A COCKTAIL

Current RuPaul's Drag Race contestant. Mrs. Kasha Davis. will make her New York City cabaret debut with the premiere of 'There's Always Time For A Cocktail' at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 pm. The show is written by Edward Popil and directed by Ralph Meranti with musical direction by Josh D. Smith. 'There's Always Time For A Cocktail' is true life story of little Eddie Popil's transformation from a young boy in Scranton, PA, to "International Celebrity Housewife, Mrs. Kasha Davis," one of the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race. The ultimate hostess, Mrs. Davis promises an evening of music, stories and party games with a heartfelt story of love, acceptance and finding your own path. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: BESS MCCRARY CD RELEASE WITH SPECIAL GUEST SARAH KERVIN

Bess McCrary celebrates the release of her sophomore album, Resurrect Me at THE CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) on Tuesday, May 26th at 7:30 pm. The CD is a bracing collection of genre-demolishing tunes that draws on a soulful combination of pop, jazz, and funk. Based in New York City, Bess is an alchemist of both pain and joy; her brave songwriting and profound lyrics providing purpose for her unique, classically trained voice. A North Carolina native and lifelong performer, Bess has always crossed genre lines and let her most personal experiences dictate the path her music takes. In 2013, her first full-length album, for Happy, was released as a love letter to her late mother. Resurrect Me is another powerful collection of songs inspired by McCrary's own recent bout with cancer, an experience that caused permanent nerve damage to her voice, but left her spirit and talent intact. Her newest single, "Conquer and Thrive," serves as an ode to resurrection and as an anthem to encourage us all to be our best selves. Recently chosen as an Artist-in-Residence by the Serenbe Community for May 2015, Bess also performs regularly around the country with her full band and smaller ensembles. Visit www.bessmccrary.com for more information on this dynamic performer. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 54 SINGS ELTON JOHN

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents '54 Sings Elton John' on Tuesday, May 26th with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. With more than 300 million records sold, fifty Top 40 hits, seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, six Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor and a Tony Award, Sir Elton John is indeed a reason to sing. You will hear some of your favorite cabaret and Broadway performers rock 54 Below with all of your favorite Elton John tunes. From rock-n-roll classics to Broadway showstoppers, Elton John's catalogue of songs rivals that of any contemporary. 54 BELOW will celebrate his career and songs, from "Tiny Dancer" to "Strongest Suit," from "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" to "Your Song." Cast includes: Mariand Torres (Wicked, Natasha Pierre And The Great Comet Of 1812), Marty Thomas (Xanadu, DIVA), Lauren Fox (Go See), John Arthur Greene ("Peter Pan Live!," Matilda), Marissa Mulder (MAC, Bistro winner), Felicia Finley (The Wedding Singer, Aida, Mamma Mia), Molly Pope (Found: A New Musical, Nightlife Maven), Zak Resnick (Mamma Mia, Piece of my Heart), Giuseppe Bausilio (Billy Elliott, Newsies), Ross Lekites (Kinky Boots) and Marissa Rosen (DIVA!). There is a $35-$75 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: KAREN WYMAN DEBUTS AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB

Karen Wyman, the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist currently celebrating a renaissance since her days performing on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Dean Martin Show" will debut at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Tuesday, May 26th with performances at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. The evening of music at the Iridium will feature timeless pop standards by Cole Porter, Jule Styne and Harold Arlen, in addition to 1960's classics from The Beatles and Burt Bacharach, her Billboard-charting hit "Why Can't I Walk Away?" and songs from emerging New York composers. Music director•John Oddo (Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, Debby Boone)•will lead an all-star trio. Wyman became a•national vocal sensation at the age of 16 in 1969, recording for Decca Records. The Bronx native sang on "The Dean Martin Show," "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," and on variety programs hosted by Carol Burnett, Glen Campbell, Dick Cavett, David Frost, Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas. She performed in nightclubs and concert stages throughout the county for years and released albums and singles on MCA and Columbia Records, several arranged by Peter Matz. There is a $30-$50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. 

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