CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG: 2/15/15

Saturday, February 21, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST 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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PALM SPRINGS, CA: EMILY BERGL AT THE COPA

Actor/ singer Emily Bergl will perform at THE COPA (244 East Amado Road, Palm Springs CA - 760-866-0021) on Saturday, February 21st at 8:00 pm. Emily Bergl burst onto the cabaret scene in 2011 with her debut hit show "Kidding on the Square" in the historic Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel. She received rave reviews from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and The New York Times. For her next show she headlined at the legendary Cafe Carlyle, receiving a Nightlife Award for Best Musical Comedy Performer. Ms. Bergl, who has since toured the country with her shows, is heralded for her unique "nouveau cabaret" style in which she blends classics from the Great American Songbook with rock and roll hits and pop favorites. Ms. Bergl currently stars as Sammi, daughter to William H. Macy on the Showtime dramedy "Shameless." She is also well known as the tragic housewife Beth Young on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," the eccentric cop's wife Tammi on TNT's "Southland," and the whimsical Annie on ABC's "Men in Trees," as well as guest appearances on numerous television shows. Last fall she also guest starred in Steven Soderbergh's new series for CInemax,"The Knick." She most recently appeared on Broadway last year opposite Scarlett Johansson in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and as the female lead in "The Comedy of Errors" at the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park. She is a veteran of Broadway shows as well as numerous productions Off-Broadway and throughout the country. Ms Bergl has appeared in many films and was introduced to the industry in her debut starring role in "The Rage: Carrie 2". Her album, "Emily Bergl: Live at the Algonquin," the last album to be recorded in the Oak Room, is available on Amazon and iTunes. Call for cover/minimum information.

LOS ANGELES: THE HEBREW HILLBILLY FIFTY SHADES OF OY VEY!

Flamingo Blues Entertainment presents a special Pre-Oscar Concert of original music from The Hebrew Hillbilly Fifty Shades of Oy Vey!, an original solo musical play written and performed by Memphis singer/songwriter Shelley Fisher on Saturday February 21, 2015 at Tom Rolla's GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) at 9:00 pm.The show features 15 original Memphis inspired blues, rockn'roll and pop songs written by Shelley Fisher, Harold Payne and Ken Hirsch (musical director and keyboard accompanist). The Hebrew Hillbilly - Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! is a musical journey that celebrates diversity, dreams and determination to never give up. At the core of this hilarious and poignant musical is finding purpose beyond The Hollywood Sign! Many of the featured selections can be heard on Fisher's new CD Rockin' in Memphis! The evening will consist of a special pre-Oscar Concert of original songs from The Hebrew Hillbilly as well as hit songs by Ken Hirsch: "No One in the World", "I've Never Been to Me", "Two Less Lonely People and If I Could". Shelley Fisher is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter and is known as the "Down Home Diva." She has been charming audiences from Manhattan to Memphis to Santa Monica with her one woman autobiographical musical, The Hebrew Hillbilly: Fifty Shades of Oy Vey! Call for cover/minimum information.

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT FEINSTEIN'S

After a sold out run in 2014, Paula West returns to FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) for another winter residency with an all new show featuring an ecletic mix of songs from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays, February 12th through March 22nd - at 8:00 pm on Thursdays & Fridays, and 7:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. There is an additional late night performance on Valentine's Day, February 14th at 10:00 pm. Paula West is a Bay Area favorite, known for her rich and powerful contralto voice. She has released four CDs including "Temptation" (1997) "Restless" (1999) "Come What May" (2001) and "Live at Jazz Standard" (2012). West performs across the Country as well as internationally and has shared stages with Rosemary Clooney, Jimmy Scott, Oscar Brown Jr. Freddy Cole, Mose Allison, Mavis Staples and Dave Frishberg. She has been the featured vocalist with Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center, performed at the White House and had a sold out debut at the Maison de la Musique in Paris. She'll be joined onstage by her four piece band that includes Adam Schulman and Bruce Barth on piano, Barak Mori and John Witala on bass, Ed Cherry on guitar and Jerome Jennings on drums and, together, they will take their Feinstein's audiences on a musical journey through the ages. There is a $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN: MANDY GONZALEZ: LOVE, ALL WAYS AT THE CABARET

Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez performs at THE CABARET AT THE COLUMBIA CLUB(121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN - 317-275-1169) on Friday, February 20th at 8:00 pm and Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 pm. Mandy Gonzalez has astonished audiences all along the way. Her Elphaba was Wicked good, her Princess Amneris was the showpiece of Aida and her Nina in In the Heights clinched a Drama Desk Award. Now Gonzalez adds "chanteuse" to her resume. In Love, All Ways, expect hit tunes like, "Breathe," "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and, "Defying Gravity," as well as songs from musical greats like Elvis, Liza, Lennon, Aretha, Tina and more. Mandy also starred on Broadway in Lennon and Dance of the Vampires, starring opposite Michael Crawford. Additionally, she can be heard as the voice of Mei in Disney's Mulan 2. Mandy will also be teaching a Master Class at 1PM on Saturday, February 21! There is a $25-$55 cover plus a $12 food/drink minimum.

CHICAGO: IT'S GOOD TO BE GRIMM: SINGING ALL THE FEELINGS

Sophie Grimm returns the stage at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Saturday, February 21st at 8:00 pm to present an encore performance of her show 'It's Good To Be Grimm: Singing All The Feelings'. Sophie Grimm is a Chicago-based actress and vocalist whose true pleasure is to perform, write, & create for audiences around the country, bringing originality to every style of art she embraces. Musical director is Beckie Menzie. Directed by Marianne Murphy Orland. Sophie will help you enjoy all the feelings you push away every day, exploring showtunes, standards, and new works through the eyes of someone who feels that IT'S GOOD TO BE GRIMM. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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WASHINGTON, DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

Saxophonist, composer and producer Kim Waters will perform at BLUES ALLEY(1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, February 19th through 22nd bat, Kim has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business. For close to two decades the saxophonist, composer and producer has been one of the premier architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a beacon of light in contemporary jazz. He has garnered praise from critics and fans alike, amassing record sales of over a million albums and ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. Kim Waters' music has fine-tuned the perfect combination of sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness. There is a $43 cover.

WASHINGTON, DC: ARUAN ORTIZ TRIO AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

Aruan Ortiz, an internationally acclaimed Cuban pianist, award-winning composer, and a solid producer and educator, will perform at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Friday & Saturday, February 20th & 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. He is joined by Gerald Cleaver - drums and Chris Lightcap - bass. This classically trained violist and pianist from Santiago de Cuba, considers himself "a curious person who loves music", and portrays his music as an architectural structure of sounds, incorporating contemporary classical music, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and improvisation as primary material for his compositions. He has received a number of awards such as the Doris Duke Artist Impact Award (2014), Artist-in-Residence at Pocantico Center at the Rcokefeller Brothers Fund (2014), Latin Jazz Corner's Arranger of the Year (2011) for his contribution on the album, "El Cumbanchero" (Jazzheads) by flutist Mark Weinstein; Semifinalist, Jas Hennessy Piano Solo Competition, Montreux, Switzerland (2001); and Best Jazz Interpretation, Festival de Jazz in Vic, Spain (2000). There is a $25 cover.

PALM BEACH, FL: REGIS PHILBIN AT THE ROYAL ROOM

Regis Philbin will perform at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 17th through 21st at 8:00 pm. Back By Popular Demand A beloved TV personality known for his emotional outbursts and uniquely inflected speech, Regis Philbin is back for his second appearance at The Colony Hotel's Royal Room. He first came to national prominence as Joey Bishop's sidekick on the comedian's eponymous late-1960s talk show. It took another decade of various on-air gigs before Philbin hit it big as the host of WABC's local Manhattan morning show in 1983. Kathie Lee Gifford joined him as co-host in 1985, and in 1988 their series, renamed Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, went into national syndication and turned them into superstars. Over the years, Philbin was tapped to host a number of other shows (Walt Disney specials, prime-time game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) and appeared as himself in countless movies and television shows. He also weathered Gifford's 2000 departure and found great chemistry with her replacement, Kelly Ripa. In 2004, after over 15,000 hours on national television, Philbin entered the record books as the most filmed personality ever. For each guest there will be a $100 cover charge Tuesday through Thursday, and a $120 cover charge on Friday Saturday, plus a $20 minimum for food and beverage; $120 cover charge for premium seating on Tuesday through Thursday and $140 on Friday and Saturday.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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BOSTON: AARON GOLDBERG TRIO FEATURING REUBEN ROGERS & ERIC HARLAND

The Aaron Goldberg Trio performs at THE REGATTABAR at the Charles Hotel(1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA - 617-395-7757) on Saturday, February 21st with shows at 7:30 & 10:00 pm. Goldberg has made his name as one of jazz's most compelling pianists. On his new release, The Now, Goldberg reunites with bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland, the virtuoso rhythm team going all the way back to his 1998 debut Turning Point. On their fifth outing together, the trio foregrounds a central truth about the art of playing jazz: that no two performances will be the same because the music is created, in Goldberg's words, "in the dynamic plane of the present." There is a $25 cover.

BOSTON: STEVE OLIVER RELEASES NEW CD AT SCULLERS

Steve Oliver celebrates the release of his new CD ;Best of So Far' at SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB(400 Soldiers Field Road, Allston, MA - 617-562-4111) on Saturday, February 21st with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Playing sideman to Rick Braun, Larry Carlton, Gato Barbieri, the Neville Brothers, and many others introduced guitarist/ vocalist Steve Oliver to smooth jazz fans, but it was with Steve Reid's band that Oliver found a following. It was 1996 when Reid contacted Oliver at the last minute to fill in for a canceled opening act. Oliver hit the stage as a solo act and Reid was impressed with the guitarist's vocalese skills and summery sound. Oliver struck out on his own in 1999 with his debut First View, released by Night Vision. The album spawned three hit singles on smooth jazz radio and earned the guitarist a Debut Artist of the Year award from Smooth Jazz News. Steve Oliver's most recent release is 'Best Of so far'• which gathers multiple #1 Billboard hits and fan favorites including 2 brand new songs. Call for cover/minimum information.

TORONTO: ERNESTO CERVINI'S TURBOPROP AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Innovative and electrifying, Toronto jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Thursday through Saturday, February 19th through 21st at 9:00 pm. Cervini has energy to burn, whether radiating it from behind his kit or working on any number of musical and educational projects. On the heels of his 3rd album "There", recorded by his quartet live at the Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver, BC, Cervini has added two more instruments to the fold to create the new sextet, Turboprop. The band features his regular quartet of Joel Frahm on Tenor Saxophone, Adrean Farrugia on Piano, Dan Loomis on Bass and Cervini on Drums, plus Tara Davidson on Alto Saxophone and William Carn on Trombone. There is a $15 cover.

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

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

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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 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: BILLY CHILDS ALLSTAR JAZZ QUARTET AT BIRDLAND

The Billy Childs Allstar Jazz Quartet (Billy Childs on Piano, Steve Wilson on Saxophones, Hans Glawischnig on Bass and Ari Hoenig on Drums) performs at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 16th through 21st with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Pianist/Composer and Los Angeles native Billy Childs apprenticed with jazz legends Freddie Hubbard and J.J. Johnson in the 1970s and 80s before striking out on a solo career that would find him deftly melding the worlds of jazz and classical music and earning 10 Grammy nominations and three Grammy awards. Along the way, Childs has collaborated with a diverse array of artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony, the Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis and Chris Botti. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: MARDI GRAS FAT TUESDAY - KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BBQ SWINGERS

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, February 17th through 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Whether listening to a track on his newest CD, engaging him in conversation or hearing his voice on an answering machine message, one word springs immediately to mind to describe Kermit Ruffins: Passion. The 44-year-old New Orleans native lives it, plays it and sings about it, and nowhere is it more evident than when he discusses his craft the swinging, good-time jazz that lured him in as a teenager and continues to whet his appetite even three decades and 10 solo recordings later. At this point in his career, in fact, having fun at work is a prerequisite. The mandate for fun in performing traces back to a musical role model Louis Armstrong. Though he grew up in a decade when Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna were at the top of late-teen playlists, Ruffins still vividly and emotionally recalled the moment when Armstrong a New Orleans icon became the be-all and end-all of his musical universe. Ruffins legacy-in-progress includes co-founding the Rebirth Brass Band in 1983. Rebirths creation was inspired by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, which was credited with bringing influences of funk and contemporary bebop into New Orleans style brass bands. In 1992, he founded the Barbecue Swingers, a traditional jazz quintet that mixes music with another of his true loves, food. And now, hundreds of shows and barbecues later, prolonging the status of jazz in New Orleans is among Ruffins pet projects. He'll play himself in an upcoming HBO series named "Treme" for the neighborhood and lifestyle essential to its musical and cultural history. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: MARIO ADNET: SOUNDS OF BRAZIL AT DIZZY'S

Composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist Mario Adnet, a Grammy Award-winning musician and frequent contender at major events like the Latin Grammy Awards, Brazilian Music Awards, and more performs at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Friday through Sunday, February 20th through 22nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. While music speaks more loudly than awards, the diversity of his wins and nominations – including Best Classical Album, Best Crossover Album, and Best Arranger – shed light on the depth of his talent. Adnet's compositions have been recorded by artists like Charlie Byrd, Chuck Mangione, and Lisa Ono, and Antionio Carlos Jobim recorded one of Adnet's arrangements on his final (Grammy® Award-winning) album. This all goes to say that, in addition to being quite the guitarist, Adnet will bring some very high quality material to these performances. His band includes some Jazz at Lincoln Center favorites who have performed to sold-out audiences in our multiple venues. Call for cover/minimum information.

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

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NYC: 3 DECADES IN THE DARK - RAISSA AND KENNETH GO TO THE MOVIES
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Grab 2 seats on the aisle and join Raissa Katona Bennett and Kenneth Gartman on a celluloid flashback to the movies of the 70s, 80s, and 90's at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesdays, February 10th & 17th at 7:00 pm and Thursdays, February 12th & 19th at 7:00 pm as well as Saturday, February 21st ar 4:00 pm. From Disaster Movies to Drama and Romantic Comedies to Action/Adventure and The Muppets, this show is sure to have a happy ending. Raissa & Kenneth are joined on stage by Matt Scharfglass on Bass. Musical direction is by Kenneth Gartman, and the show is directed by Lennie Watts. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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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 Saturday, February 20th 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.
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NYC: THEN THERE'S ME - JULIE D'MOURE AT THE DUPLEX

Julie D'Moure will bring her show 'Then There's Me' to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 pm. Julie has been singing up a storm in Brooklyn and Manhattan for four years. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she earned her B.A. in Theatre from Gordon College, and worked professionally in Massachusetts for a few years before moving to NYC to try her luck here. Her love of musical theatre was instilled in her by her mother from a very young age in the form of Rodgers and Hammerstein records, and her refusal to do anything that anyone else might also be doing comes from her father and older sister. So with her strange puritan grit, her mix of conservative and rebellion, comes this collection of songs, straight from her tough, nerdy little heart. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: N.W.A "NEGROS WITH ASTHMA" STAND UP COMEDY

Charles McBee (Laughs on FOX) & Khalid Rahmaan (Gotham Comedy Club) bring their smart, edgy and hilarious stand up comedy live to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, February 21st at 9:30 pm. The comedians featured on this show headline clubs and colleges all over the country and were also featured on MTV, VH1, NBC's Last Comic Standing and Saturday Night Live. Whether its a date night or a fun night out, you won't find a better show at a better deal! There is a $13 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: STING*CHRONICITY WITH ROSEMARY LOAR

STING*chronicity, with Rosemary Loar will be presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 21st, Sunday, March 8th and Thursday, April 2nd. All shows are at 7:00 pm. The show offers a combination of monologues with a variety of musical arrangements of the music of the contemporary songwriter, Sting. The show is "set" in Madison Square Garden on the occasion of the final reunion concert of the iconic band, The Police, which was headed by Sting. STING*chronicity surveys the diverse audience, and their very varied interpretations of his music as the words of his songs are filtered by their unique lives and experiences. The show includes many of Sting's most popular and including "Message In A Bottle", "Moon Over Bourbon Street," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take." as well as some lesser known songs, like "Ghost Story," a song from Sting's Broadway show, The Last Ship. Monologues were provided by some of New York's most impressive playwrights: Diana Amsterdam, Mike Folie, Matt Hoverman, Cheryl Stern, Robert W. Atwood and Rosemary Loar, plus a charming offering from 13 year old Mia Katz. Loar conceived, directed and starred in the popularThe Alternative Torch series at Symphony Space from 2004-2006. As a recording artist, she can be heard on Sting's soundtrack for the movie The Emperor's New Groove, the cast albums of Chess and Sunset Boulevard and on The Listening Library Series. Last year she release of her sixth album, When Harry Met The Duke, a tribute to Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen. Barry Kleinbort who recently received rave reviews for directing John Epperson: Show Trash off-Broadway is at the director's helm. Renowned jazz artist/pianist and arranger Frank Ponzio will serve as musical director and will be joined by jazz bassist Tom Hubbard. Ms. Loar's extensive musical theater credits include a critically acclaimed turn as Grizabella in Cats, Sunset Boulevard (with Glenn Close), The Grinch Who Stole Christmas (with John Larroquette in L.A. and Shuler Hensley at Madison Square Garden), You Can't Take It With You, and Chess, as well as Once Upon A Mattress with Sarah Jessica Parker. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: THE FRANK DIBUSSOLO GROUP - SONGS TO WRITE HOME ABOUT

The Frank DiBussolo Group presents 'Songs to Write Home About' at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, February 21st at 9:30 pm. Since 1965, guitarist Frank DiBussolo has been gracing concert halls and studios alike with his technical proficiency and smooth, emotionally astute style across the fretboard throughout a fortuitous career that includes collaborations and appearances with such greats as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Dizzy Gillespie. The eight-time Grammy-nominated artist has also developed a wide reputation as an expert educator with a genuine interest in the up-and-comers of the jazz world. Thus the Frank DiBussolo Group was born. Hailing from Allentown, Pennsylvania, the band's members share a likeminded vision for cutting across generation gaps, proving those gaps arbitrary in the process by turning the tried and true into freshness incarnate. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: TAMMIE BROWN: LIP-SYNCH SUICIDE

RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars alum Tammie Brown returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday & Saturday, February 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm to premiere her new show 'Lip-Synch Suicide'. Tammie Brown is a gay American singer, actor and drag performer, perhaps best known for his appearance as a contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 1 and RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars. Currently, he is a fixture in the Southern California Drag scene. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tammie started his auspicious career performing as Cha Cha in the musical "Grease," and as the Wicked Stepmother in "Into the Woods." He first started performing drag at Club Divas in Corpus Christi, Texas. In the early 2000's he made an appearance as Tammie Brown on "The Surreal Life" with Tammy Faye Messner and as himself on "How Clean is Your House?". As Keith Glen Schubert, he has appeared in commercials for McDonalds and UPS and for Korn's music video " Twisted Transistor." As Tammie Brown, he has appeared in Robbie William's music video "She's Madonna" and Crazy Lupe's "Mm Ma Ma." In March 2009, Tammie released his first, album "Popcorn" on Itunes. Call for cover/minimum information.

NYC: TOVAH FELDSHUH: AGING IS OPTIONAL

Acclaimed Broadway, film and television star Tovah Feldshuh debuts her world premiere show 'Aging Is Optional' at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Thursday through Saturday, February 19th through 21st at 7:00 pm . On the New York stage, besides earning 4 Tony nominations for Best Actress, Ms. Feldshuh won four Drama Desk Awards, four Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Obie, the Theatre World Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress in Golda's Balcony. On the West Coast she received the San Diego's Theatre Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance in a Touring Show for Golda's Balcony as well and two Drama Logue awards for her Juliet and her first one woman show: Tovah: A Rush Hour Revue! Most recently, Tovah stopped the show as the trapeze-swinging Berthe in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Pippin. Last season, she played Lady Politic in the acclaimed revival of Ben Jonson's Volpone at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Directed by Jeff Harnar. Musical direction by James Bassi. There is a $50-$100 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: 54 SINGS THE MUSIC OF HEART

Broadway is rocking out with one of the world's biggest rock bands, Heart. For over 40 years, sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson have topped the charts with tunes like "Alone", "What About Love", "Barracuda", "Magic Man", and more, and now 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is celebrating this iconic group with songs sung by your favorite Broadway belters on Saturday, February 21st at 9:30 pm. Starring: Mary Testa (Wicked, Xanadu), Christopher J. Hanke (Buyer & Cellar, How To Succeed ...), Tyce Green (Hands on a Hardbody, Kisses), Natalie Hall ("All My Children," "Pretty Little Liars," "True Blood"), Kate Rockwell (Rock of Ages, Bring It On), Lauren Blackman (Little Dancer, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn), Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Great American Trailer Park Musical), Teal Wicks (Wicked, Jekyll & Hyde), music director by Steven Jamail, backup vocals by Arielle Murphy and produced by Tyce Green. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC: VODKA STINGER PRESENTS "BACKSTAGE ON BROADWAY!"

Vodka Stinger Presents Backstage on Broadway! at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, February 21st at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. The show is a celebration of the incredible talent working behind the scenes at your favorite Broadway shows. Join Miss Stinger as she hosts a showcase of these talented folks. Featuring performances by: Renee Borys (Honeymoon in Vegas), Brien Brannigan (Once), James Brown Orleans (Lion King), Pixie Esmond (Lion King), David W. Gilleo (Cabaret), Jaymes Hodges (Lion King), Jon Jordan (Lion King), Daniel McDonald (Rock of Ages), Brenda O'Brien (Lion King), Tony Staub (Radio City Christmas Spectacular) and The Martha Rayes. Hosted by Miss Vodka Stinger. There is a $20-$45 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

FROM NYC: MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will have their annual MAC AWARDS EVENT on Thursday, March 26th at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB(237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144). Baby Jane Dexter will receive The MAC Life Time Achievement Award at the event. See the MAC website for details and to order tickets.

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

FROM NYC: Jazz headliner Carol Fredette and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Lillias White will be among the eleven performers honored at the 30th Annual Bistro Awards gala, which recognizes outstanding achievement in New York cabaret, jazz, and comedy. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 pm at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000). Premium Tickets are $135, which includes the pre-show Champagne reception, priority seating, and the ticket-buyers' names listed in the program; General Admission tickets are $80. Ticket-buyers in both categories are invited to the "After Bistros" supper party as guests of the Bistros. Show-only tickets are available at $70. A two-drink minimum applies to all ticket categories.

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BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

FROM SEATTLE, WA: The PNW (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association) that Seattle's "March is Cabaret Month 2015", now in it's 8th year, will be hosted by Arnaldo Drag Chanteuse and held at EGAN'S IN BALLARD JAMHOUSE (1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA - 206-789-1621) every Saturday in March with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm (with additional Fridays in March if necessary). There theme of the event is The Cocktail Hour. More information at http://www.dragchanteuse.com

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

Way back in 1982 (8 years BC - 8 years before CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) opened in the Manhattan Theater District. Two legendary cabaret stars opened the room - Karen Mason and the late Nancy LaMott. And now, 32 years later, Karen Mason returns for MARCH IS CABARET MONTH with her show MASON at MAMA'S in MARCH! Karen's new show features fresh arrangements of classics, new songs and music she and her longtime composer/ arranger Brian Lasser performed in the early days at Mama's. Musical Director is Christopher Denny and the show is directed by Barry Kleinbort. Karen will perform every Sunday and Monday in March starting on Sunday, March 1st. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NEWS FROM THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER

It's Official: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) announced yesterday that the Guinness World Records, pronounced, after reviewing the many documents, videos and photos, and witnesses', timekeepers' and stewards' accounts, that Metropolitan Room and all participants involved are now part of the NEW WORLD RECORD FOR THE LONGEST VARIETY SHOW, EVER! Congrats to all the participants.

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

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

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: 3 DECADES IN THE DARK - RAISSA AND KENNETH GO TO THE MOVIES

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: 3 DECADES IN THE DARK - RAISSA AND KENNETH GO TO THE MOVIES
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

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MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MATINEE CABARET/JAZZ EVENTS FOR THIS AFTERNOON FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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NYC: NANCY SEABOLD TO MAKE NYC DEBUT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Nancy Seabold will be debuting her show "Love and How It Grows You ... A One Woman Musical Revue" on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Nancy will sing songs from a mix of different genres from Cabaret to Musical Theater to Opera; Pop to Country, and American Songbook. She will be joined by Steve Ross on the piano and Sean Harkness on the guitar. Nancy received her Bachelor and Master's Degree in Music from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She has performed as a solo artist throughout the United States and Canada in Community Concerts and has sung leading roles for the Opera Company of Boston, Ford's Theater in Washington DC, Goodspeed Opera in East Haddam, CT, as well as singing the second soprano solos for Handel's Messiah with the Boston Symphony. The last few years she has sung for hire for classical church concerts in various Connecticut locations. On January 3, 2015, performed a segment at the Metropolitan Room for the wonderful Guinness World Record Event. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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LONDON: ANNE REID AND STEFAN BEDNARCZYK - JUST IN TIME

One of Britain's best-loved TV actresses Anne Reid, well known for her roles in Our Zoo, Last Tango in Halifax and Dinnerladies, joins forces with the effortlessly charming cabaret artist and musician Stefan Bednarczyk at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday through Saturday, February 17th through 21st at 8:00 pm. As individual artists they have enjoyed sell out runs at Crazy Coqs and they now come together as a double act with their show JUST IN TIME. This wonderful and very entertaining show celebrates the lives and work of American lyricists Comden and Green, whose lifelong collaboration produced lyrics and screenplays for some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Examples include New York New York!, The Party's Over and Bells Are Ringing as well as writing the book and songs for Broadway and Hollywood classics like On the Town and the screenplay for Singing in the Rain. As well as performing these memorable songs, Reid and Bednarczyk lend their personal touch to the many stories and anecdotes. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: ROSALIE GENAY WITH FRANK HARRISON

The exciting jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter Rosalie Genay and acclaimed pianist Frank Harrison introduce their brand new jazz show, 'An Evening Of Rodgers & Hart', based on the life and songs of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, February 21st at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. Rodgers & Hart was an unusual partnership that produced classics such as "My Funny Valentine", "Bewitched", "The Lady Is A Tramp'"and "Spring Is Here". With roots in the Netherlands and with a hint of French heritage, Rosalie has been likened to Scandinavian singers Josefine Cronholm and Sidsel Endresen, as well as Rickie Lee Jones and the UK's Christine Tobin. Rosalie has worked with many leading musicians and vocalists on the scene and has appeared in various venues in Australia, Europe and the UK. Frank Harrison has been performing on the piano since the age of 11 and has recorded seven albums including the BBC Jazz Album of the Year 2003, Exile. He regularly tours Europe, playing major jazz and world music festivals and performing with the likes of Peter King, Bobby Wellis, John Etheridge, Don Weller and more. Call for cover/minimum information.

LONDON: CHRISTINE ANDREAS 'LOVE IS GOOD' WITH MARTIN SILVESTRI

The award-winning singer, Broadway star, and Tony nominee Christine Andreas returns to THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) with composer Martin Silvestri at the piano on Wednesday through Saturday, February 18th through 21st at 8:30 pm. Every song in Love Is Good is a thread from Christine's musical life with her songwriter husband, Martin Silvestri. The quilt is large, Broadway, The American Song Book and beautiful original songs written by Marty. Originally conceived for a command performance at the White House in the intimate setting of the presidential living room, Love is Good is a sophisticated, romantic evening crafted to show the power of brilliant lyrics set to unforgettable melodies from Rodgers & Hart, Lerner & Loewe, Gershwin, Piaf and more. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENTS TODAY

Here are today's cabaret events performed/produced by members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 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: 3 DECADES IN THE DARK - RAISSA AND KENNETH GO TO THE MOVIES
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA'S

Friday, February 20, 2015

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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SAN DIEGO, CA: FRIDAYS WITH JANICE EDWARDS & NATHAN FRY

Janice and Nathan (Janice Edwards & Nathan Fry) perform on Fridays from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at MARTINI'S ABOVE FOURTH (3940 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA - 619-400-4500). While Nathan's virtuosity speaks for itself, accompaniment to Janice makes for an inspired pair at they present resonant selections from their extensive list of everything from funk to country, gospel and jazz. No cover show.

LOS ANGELES: ROMEO & JULIET: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

Kate Pazakis and Bradley Bredeweg present "Romeo & Juliet: Love is a Battlefield" at ROCKWELL: TABLE & STAGE (1714 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA - 323-669-1550) on Friday, February 20th at 8:00 pm. At last! The world's most famous playwright meets lycra-clad '80s rock star Pat Benatar. An epic collaboration centuries in the making, Romeo + Juliet: Love Is a Battlefield features Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota as Juliet and hunky singer/actor Rustin Cole Sailors as Romeo as they belt out some of Benatar's biggest hits to tell the timeless story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. A delightfully upbeat twist to the classic story, the modern adaptation will both move you to tears and make you want to move your feet at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz. There is a $20-$45 cover.

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT FEINSTEIN'S

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN: MANDY GONZALEZ: LOVE, ALL WAYS AT THE CABARET

CHICAGO: CHRIS DESALVO AT DAVENPORT'S

Chris DeSalvo will perform at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) on Friday, February 20th at 8:00 pm. Throughout the year, Chris has been writing a bit of a show, having been fortunate enough to be asked to showcase a number of songs that have been threaded together into a story, of sorts. Chris is an actor, musician, singer/songwriter and improviser who performs regularly in Chicago. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - FLORIDA & SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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WASHINGTON, DC: KIM WATERS AT BLUES ALLEY

WASHINGTON, DC: ARUAN ORTIZ TRIO AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

BETHESDA, MD: THE SOUNDCONNECTION FEATURING MARQUISE & DJ NOEL

The SoundConnection Band, featuring Marquise & DJ Noel will perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Friday, February 20th at 8:00 pm. SoundConnection is a powerhouse of experience and artistry. This internationally award-winning 10-piece party band electrifies its audience with a fully-immersive entertainment experience. Exceptional enthusiasm with uniquely interactive performances, Marquise is a dynamic 7-piece band featuring three lead singers. When Marquise takes the stage, they create an immediate and indelible bond with their audience! DJ Noel is a young and dynamic Emcee, DJ and dancer who is brilliant at choosing the right song at the right moment and working with crowds to motivate them to have a great time on the dance floor! There is a $20 cover.

PALM BEACH, FL: REGIS PHILBIN AT THE ROYAL ROOM

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015