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Monday, August 24, 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!
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NYC: IT'S JUST A NUMBER WITH BOBBIE HOROWITZ

Another show in the "It's Just a Number with Bobbie Horowitz" series, hosted by Bobbie Horowitz, will be presented on Monday, August 24th at 7:00 pm. This series at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), hosted by songwriter, performer, producer, Bobbie Horowitz, intends to open America's eyes to the fact that every age can be filled with vitality. People over age 50 are still cookin'! Teens, 20, 30 & 40 year olds come on in to see great performers & learn you don't have to fear getting older. It's just a number! In each show Bobbie will honor a person age 50, 60, 70 or beyond who has begun a new career, pick up an old career they gave up on, took on a new undertaking, gone back to school to learn a new skill, etc. Philip Hodges will be honored in the show on August 24th. Philip was in Bobbie Horowitz's class at Cornell and very recently formed a men's spiritual group along with classmate, Ken Blanchard known for books lke "The One Minute Manager: and his new book: "Refire Don't Retire" In 2015, those aged 50 and older represent 45% of the U.S. population - and the number will continue to grow! Many seniors and Boomers can and want to do more than merely order Health Alerts and we're showing them they can! Performing will be some of the top cabaret stars of all ages. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC:KAY MATSUKAWA: "PIANO AND I" AT THE MET

Kay Matsukawa, who began her professional music career at the age 18. will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, August 24th at 9:30 pm. Kay horned her vocal skills by sharing live performances and recording sessions with some of Japan's most accomplished artists, including Yuming (Yumi Matsutoya), the best-selling female singer/ songwriter in Japan. In 1999, Kay teamed with a guitarist Neo to form FAKiE, a guitar/vocal duo, earning critical praise for their breathtaking performance and high quality sound. In August 2006 they performed at "Imperial Jazz Complex" at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. They rode the momentum of that performance into a nationwide tour, playing at major concert halls. In 2007, Kay was awarded a prestigious Artists' Grant from the Japanese Government, enabling her to moved to New York City to further develop her talent. Kay quickly began making a name for herself following a successful New York debut at the Kitano New York in November 2009. In October 2010, Kay, reunited with Neo, appeared at Zinc Bar as a duo (now called K & Neo) for a sold-out show. They followed that show with another sold-out performance, again at Zinc Bar, in February 2011. Kay continued to perform throughout 2011 as a solo singer and appeared at many of the NYC's top music venues. In March, after Japanese earthquake/ tsunami, Kay appeared in several benefit concerts at Bitter End in Greenwich Village. In April, K & Neo's version of Summertime - released on their CD, "Timeless" - was featured in UNIQLO's TV commercials. In June, she appeared as a guest soloist with the New York Symphonic Ensemble at the United Nations. In September, she made her acting debut in the Off-Broadway play entitled "It's a Hardbop Life." And in October, Kay recorded with a two-time Grammy award nominee saxophonist Adam Kolker, and performed as a guest vocalist on his subsequent European Tour. February 2012, Kay briefly returned to Japan for a hugely successful K & Neo concert tour and then back to New York's Zinc Bar for her first solo concert in two years, performing her original compositions to another sold-out audience. In July, Kay performed at the Buck Hill Skytop Music Festival, directed by Broadway Music supervisor/conductor Patrick Vaccariello. She recently was in the process of filming "The Center of the Universe," (released in 2014). In 2013, Kay became joined the roster of the Metropolitan Room New York City. In April, she got invited as an international guest performer to the biggest Anime convention in Central America in Costa Rica then she took over 8,000 audience by storm. She will be touring through in Central America as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama and Guatemala. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM IS ADVERTISING IT'S EVENTS THIS WEEK ON CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

NYC: NEWSBOYS OF NEW YORK REUNITE AT 54 BELOW!

On August 24, 2014 Newsies closed on Broadway. Exactly one year later, cast members from the hit Broadway musical will reunite on the stage of 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) for 2 performances (at 7:00 & 9:30 pm) to reminisce for one night only. Expect to hear songs of various music styles, stories and memories of their time with the show, and a few special surprises! This is NOT concert of the musical and will not feature those songs. Directed by Richard J. Hinds and Music directed by Mat Eisenstein. Produced by Shoshana Feinstein. Scheduled to appear are Aaron Albano, Mark Aldrich, Tommy Bracco, Giuseppe Bausilio, Caitlyn Caughell, Joshua Colley, Corey Cott, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Julie Foldesi, Damon Gillespie, ,Jeremy Greenbaum, Lewis Grosso, Jacob Guzman, Thayne Jasperson, Molly Jobe, Adam Kaplan, Evan Kasprzak, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Kara Lindsay, Stuart Marland, Tommy Martinez, Daniel Quadrino, Julie Reiber, Andy Richardson, Madeline Trumble, Zachary Unger, Laurie Veldheer, and Iain Young. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $45-$85 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: AMY SPANGER: THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

Broadway gal Amy Spanger and her partner, musical whiz-kid Kris Kukul, are proud to present THIS MUST BE THE PLACE, an evening of rock, pop, music theater, country, R&B and candid storytelling at JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Monday, August 24th at 7:30 pm. The show will feature some of the songs that put her on the map, including "Don't Stop Believing" from Rock Of Ages, "Always True To You Darlin In My Fashion" from Kiss Me Kate, and "Come To Your Senses" from "Tick, tick ... Boom!" She'll also share some glamorous and not so glamorous tales as she reflects on the places she's lived and people she's lived with along the way including a budding schizophrenic, a pair of cocaine enthusiasts and a couple of husbands. Ever since her break out performance as Lois/ Bianca in Broadway's Tony Award-winning Kiss Me Kate, Amy has been cheered by audiences and critics alike for her star turns in shows like Tick, tick ... BOOM!, The Wedding Singer, Urinetown, Elf, Rock of Ages, and Chicago. She's guest starred on Royal Pains, Ed, Law and Order: SVU, Six Feet Under, and Bored To Death. She also played the depraved drug fiend Sally in Showtime's original movie musical Reefer Madness, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to become a cult classic. She just wrapped filming the indie thriller No Beast So Fierce, starring opposite Dylan Baker. Amy and Kris met at the Williamstown Theater Festival, where Amy played Gwendolyn in David Hyde Pierce's production of "The Importance Of Being Earnest", and Kris served as music director of the Williamstown Late Night Cabaret Series. They are currently collaborating on the new work "Songbird" by Michael Kimmel with music by Lauren Pritchard. Together, they have curated this hour long concert designed to showcase Amy's killer pipes and self deprecating sense of humor. There is a $20 cover.

NYC: TORI SCOTT: THIRSTY! AT JOE'S PUB

Belter and bad decision expert Tori Scott returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Monday, August 24th at 9:30 pm for another evening of brassy songs and slurred autobiographical stories. In "Thirsty!" her 11th solo show at Joe's Pub, she continues to evaluate her poor life choices, blame her mother, and celebrate her love of vodka. As a singer, she's graced the stages of 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman, the Metropolitan Room, and every gay bar on the Eastern Seaboard; as an actress, she's counted to 20 as a singing garbage woman on Sesame Street and dubbed the vocals of a singing hooker on HBO's "Cathouse: The Musical"; as a woman, she strives every day in every way to be a consummate lady and sometimes wonders if she actually still has a liver or not. "Thirsty" was written by Tori Scott and Adam Hetrick, with Musical Direction by Jesse Kissel. The show is directed by Seth Sklar-Heyn. There is a $20 cover. 

NYC: TORI SCOTT: THIRSTY! AT JOE'S PUB

Belter and bad decision expert Tori Scott returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Monday, August 24th at 9:30 pm for another evening of brassy songs and slurred autobiographical stories. In "Thirsty!" her 11th solo show at Joe's Pub, she continues to evaluate her poor life choices, blame her mother, and celebrate her love of vodka. As a singer, she's graced the stages of 54 Below, the Laurie Beechman, the Metropolitan Room, and every gay bar on the Eastern Seaboard; as an actress, she's counted to 20 as a singing garbage woman on Sesame Street and dubbed the vocals of a singing hooker on HBO's "Cathouse: The Musical"; as a woman, she strives every day in every way to be a consummate lady and sometimes wonders if she actually still has a liver or not. "Thirsty" was written by Tori Scott and Adam Hetrick, with Musical Direction by Jesse Kissel. The show is directed by Seth Sklar-Heyn. There is a $20 cover. 

NYC: KLEA BLACKHURST - "EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW"
CABARET EVENT IN A JAZZ CLUB!

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents Klea Blackhurst at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) with her hit concert, Everything The Traffic Will Allow, on Monday, August 24th at 7:00 pm. Everything The Traffic Will Allow is Blackhurst's loving tribute to the songs made famous by the quintessential stage personality Ethel Merman. Not an impersonator and not an impressionist, Blackhurst offers a paean to the great Broadway legend that serves as a potent and happy reminder of Merman's sheer, undeniable importance to both the history of twentieth century entertainment and the iconic composers like Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and Jerry Herman, who wrote songs just for her. Everything The Traffic Will Allow took New York by storm in 2001. Both Broadway aficionados and newcomers to the American musical found Klea to be the most informed and engaging tour guide to the life and work of Ethel Merman imaginable. Klea continues to charm audiences around the country. Accompanied by the Pocket Change Trio, led by Michael Rice, Klea Blackhurst brings bright new interpretations of Merman's signature songs such as "I Got Rhythm," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and "There's No Business Like Show Business," as well as rarely-performed obscurities including "Just A Moment Ago," "I've Still Got My Health," and "World Take Me Back." Klea Blackhurst has received accolades for her award-winning tribute to Ethel Merman, Everything the Traffic Will Allow. Her other acclaimed shows are Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke's Broadway and Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael, in collaboration with Billy Stritch. All are available on the Ghostlight Records label. She is currently working on a new musical based on the iconic maid Hazel, with music by Ron Abel and lyrics by Chuck Steffan. It is being directed by Lucie Arnaz. This past December Klea appeared with Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso in "A Swinging Birdland Christmas" for the fifth year in a row; a live CD of the show is available. Her other New York theater credits include A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Bingo, Radio Gals, Oil City Symphony and Happy Hunting for "Musicals in Mufti." She has performed at 14 Mabel Mercer Foundation cabaret conventions, and she has also appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, London Palladium, Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Klea recently starred in The Goodspeed Opera House's 50th anniversaryproduction of Hello, Dolly! Previously she starred in the premiere ofthe Marvin Hamlisch/ Rupert Holmes musical, The Nutty Professor, directed by Jerry Lewis, in Nashville. Her other regional credits include Rose in Gypsy at the Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago, Call Me Madam at 42nd Street Moon in San Francisco, and Annie Get Your Gun at Glimmerglass Opera. Klea's radio and television credits include "Onion News Network," "Sesame Street" and "A Prairie Home Companion." There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JIM CARUSO'S "CAST PARTY" MONDAYS AT BIRDLANDFEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT
CABARET EVENT IN A JAZZ CLUB!

Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) during which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting. Cast Party is a mix of music, impromptu performance and cocktail party revelry, where showbiz superstars, stunning jazz talents and cabaret glitterati hit the stage alongside up-and-comers to serve up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It's the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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