CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM 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, March 21st 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: BOB DOROUGH TRIO AT CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA
The Bob Dorough Trio, with Pat O'Leary on bass and Steve Berger on guitar, performs at
CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA (178 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-995-0900) on Saturday, March 21st with shows at 7:00 & 9:00 pm. Dorough worked with Miles Davis and Blossom Dearie, and his adventurous style was an influence on Mose Allison, among other singers. He is perhaps best known as the primary composer of and performer of many of the songs used in Schoolhouse Rock!, a series of educational animated shorts appearing on Saturday morning television in the 1970s and 1980s on ABC affiliates in the United States. He has released vocal jazz albums periodically over the last 50 years; his latest, Eulalia, came out in 2014. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ERICA WATSON - FAT BITCH!
Watch your skinny backs Kathy Griffith, Chelsea Handler and Sandra Bernhard - Erica Watson (Precious, Top 5, Empire) is coming for you with the return of FAT BITCH! to
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 pm. After an acclaimed debut in 2010, this solo show written and performed by Watson returns. FAT BITCH! is a funny, provocative glimpse at the American "fat and sassy" black woman stereotype. Plus-sized performer Erica Watson explores society's obsession with weight, race and class and how black women's bodies have always been subjected to both admiration and ridicule. Drawing upon iconic images including "Mammy" and "Hottentot Venus," Watson illustrates how media images have impacted her self-esteem as she touches on PETA's "Save the Whales" campaign aimed at overweight women, the "war on obesity," and the controversy surrounding President Obama's nomination of a plus-sized black woman for Surgeon General. Call for cover/minimum information.
NYC: LE SCANDAL CABARET CONTINUES AT THE BEECHMAN
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, continues on Saturdays, at 10:30 pm at
THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its fourteenth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at
http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25-$60 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DEXTER PORTER - "CRAZY SHE CALLS ME" THE JAZZ CD LIVE
Since the release of his debut CD, Crazy She Calls Me, Dexter Porter has made an impressive splash on the world of jazz. Now he presents a live performance of the music from the CD at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 pm. From the sleek and smokey legendary lounges of NY to the exotic isles of the Mediterranean to the Teatro Presidente' of El Salvador, Porter's seamless performances are commanding that the world stand up and take notice. Dexter Porter is a jazz standards vocalist originally from Eatonton, GA and is presently living in Weehawken, NJ. At the urging of friends, Porter changed his focus from a career in musical theatre and television in the great city of New York to a career as a jazz vocalist. Dexter began with pianist, David Marck, to develop a repertoire of standards to perform in such notable nightclubs as: Windows on the World, Birdland Jazz Club, The Triad, Nell's and on Tuesday's at Ashford and Simpson's "Sugar Bar Restaurant and Lounge." There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: KRISTINE MILLS: FORMATIVE FEMALE VOICES & ICONIC SOUNDS
Kristine Mills, critically acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter, will present her own interpretation of the artists who inspired her own musical journey at
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30 pm. Songs sung by the women that inspire us: Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Roberta Flack, Tina Turner, Etta James, Eartha Kitt, Annie Lennox, and more will feature in this special performance. Great musicians and interpreters of heart warming stories, the formative females voices and iconic sounds that paved the way for those who followed. Mills has been entertaining audiences throughout the US and Brazil with her graceful stage presence, welcoming warmth and magnetic voice. Accolades include Houston Press Music Awards "Best Female Vocalist" and "Best Songwriter" and Rocks-Off Houston's 100 Most Distinguished Artists. Gold REMI Award for composing and performing the film soundtrack for "Collector's Waltz." Jeff Franzel, Grammy nominated pianist and composer with 30+ years' experience shares the stage with Kristine. His career as a jazz pianist, accompanying artists such as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra in addition to performing and recording his own music also includes great success writing for films, TV, and a variety of genres and artists. This promises to be a special collaboration. Jeff's songs have been featured on 20+ platinum albums and has top ten hits in nine countries. Jeff is currently arranging and playing piano with Billy Joel for a tribute record using well known country artists to record Joel's hit songs. Saadi Zain, New York City based bassist completes the trio. This first-call musician is furthering a career enjoyed for over two decades performing jazz, cabaret, classical music, musical theater, R&B and pop music. Among the artists Saadi has performed with are Houston Person, Ron Carter, Jessye Norman, Linda Lavin, Sheila Jordan, Patrick Page, The Jimmy Heath Big Band and the Mingus Orchestra. Saadi currently performs in the Broadway orchestras of "The Lion King," "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Motown," has played many shows on tour and has performed internationally in Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Poland, China, Taiwan and Malaysia. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: TRUFFLES - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
Truffles, the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, comes to
THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 21st at 11:30 pm. The show's premise: In Italy's world-renowned restaurant, Ciacco's, the wealthy Donati family are preparing to auction their treasured two-pound truffle and pull themselves out of financial crisis. However, festivities abruptly grind to a halt when the truffle goes missing and the restaurant's owner, Dante Donati, is found dead. Chef Bruno just wants his guests to have a good time. Carlo the waiter just wants to elope with the Donati's daughter, Isabella. And the Donatis just want to solve the mystery before someone else falls victim to murder. Or at least before dessert. With this much money, food, and a truffle empire at stake. you will never guess WHO DONE IT! Dress in your finest, and get ready for an experience like you've never seen! Come take a seat at Chef Bruno's high-end, five star Restaurant, enjoy a 4-course meal, and help solve the mystery! DINNER STARTS WHEN DOORS OPEN -There is a $75 cover (includes dinner) plus a 2-drink minimum. To Order Tickets or Make Reservations, go to:
http://www.trufflesmystery.com/
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, October 11th 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 $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BEN VEREEN STEPPIN' OUT AT 54 BELOW
Ben Vereen returns to
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Tuesday through Saturday, March 17th through 21st at 7:00 pm for five unforgettable evening of song and story. The Broadway legend returns with his acclaimed show 'Steppin' Out', including new songs! A Tony and Drama Desk Award winner for his renowned performance in Bob Fosse's Pippin, Mr. Vereen's Broadway credits include: Wicked, I'm Not Rappaport, Chicago, Hair, Fosse, Jelly's Last Jam, Jesus Christ Superstar, and A Christmas Carol. In 2010, Ben completed a successful run in the world premiere of Fetch Clay, Make Man, directed by Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) at the McCarter Theatre. Film: Idlewild, All That Jazz, Sweet Charity, Funny Lady (Golden Globe nomination), Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Once Upon a Forest. Television: The legendary television miniseries "Roots," "How I Met Your Mother" (recurring), "Grey's Anatomy" (Prism Award), Tyler Perry's "House of Payne," "Law and Order: Criminal Intent," Hallmark's "An Accidental Friendship" (NAACP nomination), "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, Louis Armstrong" - "Chicago Style," "Ellis Island" (Golden Globe Nomination), Anne Rice's "Feast of All Saints," "Zoobilee Zoo," and "Star Trek - The Next Generation." Ben's most recent feature film was Paramount Studios' Top Five starring Chris Rock and is co-starring with Richard Gere in the upcoming Time Out Of Mind. There is a $50-$105 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: CAROLE J. BUFFORD: HEART OF GOLD: A PORTRAIT OF THE OLDEST PROFESSION
Carole J. Bufford presents 'Heart of Gold: A Portrait of the Oldest Profession' at
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 21st at 9:30 pm. The Oldest Profession has always fired the artist's imagination. Whether in song, on a canvas or printed page, those girls of the night have glowed with danger, of the carnal and the chaotic. In Carole's new show, audiences will be treated to music immortalized by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Waters, Julie London, Libby Holman, Elton John, Donna Summer, Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and more! Carole peers behind the drapes at this age-old trade with material spanning over a century featuring some of the most enthralling women you've ever dreamed of. If their wit and courage doesn't capture you, their heartache will. There is a $30-$70 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: SONDHEIMAS CELEBRATION AT 54 BELOW
SONDHEIMAS is the annual quasi-religious celebration of the birth of the savior of musical theater, Stephen Sondheim, to be held this year at
54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Saturday, March 21st at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. The team that brought you last year's sold-out show at 54 Below is back with another raucous celebration of the man, the music, and the myth. Expect songs familiar and obscure, irreverent schtick, and a warm holiday feeling that can only come from a gathering of the faithful celebrating together. Featuring Kurt Peterson (Follies Original Cast), Liz Larsen (Beautiful), Ariana DeBose (Hamilton), Molly Pope (Found), Nikka Graff Lanzarone (Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), Sal Viviano (Closer Than Ever), George Abud (Allegro), puppeteer Scottie Rowell, Larry Owens (Fat Camp), and Playbill's Robbie Rozelle. Produced by David Levy and Maggie Larkin. Musical Direction by Andrei Strizek. There is a $35-$55 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: THE RONNY WHYTE DUO AT THE KNICKERBOCKER
The Ronny Whyte Duo, featuring Boots Maleson on Basswill perform at THE KNICKERBOCKER BAR & GRILL (33 University Place, NYC - 212-228-8490) on Friday & Saturday, March 20th & 21st from 9:45 pm until 2:00 am. The Ronny Whyte Trio has performed in concert at Carnegie/Weill Hall, New York's Town Hall, Washington's Corcoran Gallery, and the Mellon Jazz Festival in Philadelphia. Ronny has had major engagements in New York at the Cafe Carlyle, Rainbow and Stars, the Oak Room at the Algonquin, and Feinstein's at the Regency. Abroad, he has starred in Paris, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Sao Paulo, Caracas, and Johannesburg. Call for cover/minimum information.
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