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Saturday, March 5, 2016

MARCH 28th IN NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

MARCH 28th IN NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG 
- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

Celebrate new beginnings and the return of Spring! Join host and Helpusadopt.org board member Robin Westle, headliner Carole Demas, best known for creating the role of 'Sandy' in the original Broadway production of Grease, and co-star of the popular and wildly successful children's television show "The Magic Garden" and special guest stars Stephen Mitchell Brown of Broadway's Jekyll and Hyde, Leah Jennings (Metrostar finalist), Eva Kantor (Metrostar finalist, NY Cabaret Convention), Valerie Lemon, concert soloist for the late Marvin Hamlisch, and Sage Melcher (Great American Songbook HS and Academy Competition finalist) at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. This will be an unforgettable night of song and story to benefit Helpusadopt.org, a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals - regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability - with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses. Adoption is expensive. Statistics say that an average adoption costs upwards of $30,000. The magnitude and uncertainty of these expenses is a significant obstacle standing in the way of permanent homes for the more than 150 million children around the globe who need parents. Through the generous contributions of donors, Helpusadopt.org is able to assist others in overcoming the financial obstacles they face when seeking to adopt. Helpusadopt.org's average grant is approximately $8,500 and since the organization's launch in 2007, Helpusadopt.org has helped to build more than 150 families by awarding over $1,300,000 in total adoption grants. For more information, please see their web site at Helpusadopt.org. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

 PRODUCER ROBIN WESTLE IS A MEMBER OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE 
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OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!" - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

OPENS TONIGHT IN NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!" - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

The new reigning Grande Dame of Cabaret, Baby Jane Dexter, returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) reprises her Fall, 2015 show, "It's Personal!", on Saturdays March 5th, 19th, 26th, and Sunday March 20th - all are matinee shows at 4:00 pm. The recipient of seven major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards, and two Back Stage Bistro Awards, Baby Jane has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country, including Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall. As she did last year, Baby Jane dedicates "It's Personal!" to Julie Wilson, who died in April 2015. Baby Jane unwraps songs from such legends as Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee and Cole Porter, as well as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and other wonderful tunesmiths like Felix Cavalierre, and Billy Roy. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SWEET LIFE - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick.

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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!" 
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

The new reigning Grande Dame of Cabaret, Baby Jane Dexter, returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) reprises her Fall, 2015 show, "It's Personal!", on Saturdays March 5th, 19th, 26th, and Sunday March 20th - all are matinee shows at 4:00 pm. The recipient of seven major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards, and two Back Stage Bistro Awards, Baby Jane has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country, including Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall. As she did last year, Baby Jane dedicates "It's Personal!" to Julie Wilson, who died in April 2015. Baby Jane unwraps songs from such legends as Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee and Cole Porter, as well as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and other wonderful tunesmiths like Felix Cavalierre, and Billy Roy. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA

In Jackie Draper's new show - "Moonlight Propaganda" will be presented at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, April 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm. Moonlight Propaganda features songs in English, French, and Italian, illumine themes of moonlit, mesmeric magic and how to recognize and avoid its pitfalls or fall happily headlong under its spell. Musical guides include composers and lyricists Johnny Mandel, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Harry Warren, Harry Revel, Mack Gordon, The Gershwins, Michel Legrand, Lorraine Feather, Matt Malneck, Sammy Cahn, Gus Kahn, Vernon Duke, Mel Brooks, Benny Carter, McCoy Tyner, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mercer. Jackie's musical team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano; Ritt Henn on bass; Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special appearances by two dapper dancers: Franklin Ayala, Milo Saidl. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET

Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK

Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her brand-new cabaret show, Romance in the Dark, for four performances in April - on Thursday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 12th; Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st - all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol presents her swinging, sexy evening of sizzling tunes that will draw you into a world of late-night dancing and romancing. Join Carol for her memories of floating across the floor under the glittering lights of spinning mirror balls - coupled with the songs that made her fall in love with the dream of singing under the glow of a soft, pink spotlight. Celebrating more than twenty years of "impeccable musical taste," Romance in the Dark continues Carol's tradition of creating magical cabaret evenings featuring an intriguing song list, mixing favorite standards with rarities just waiting to be discovered. Jon Delfin is Musical Director at the piano with Boots Maleson on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE

Jim Speake will celebrate the release of his latest CD - "SWEET LIFE" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and the SRW Band. Jim will be performing all of the songs from the new recording. This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER
You Choose The Action Murder Mystery Before Live Audience

For years, the all-original Vaudeville variety musical act Peaches and Crime has been bringing a revival of a vibrant, varied, and unpredictable stage art for to stages across New York and beyond. But on Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 pm, Peaches and Crime will bring their special brand of macabre music and wit to ROXY & DUKEIS ROADHOUSE (745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ - 732-529-4464) reviving yet another neglected American art form - a live radio play, fresh from its premier at Manhattan's exclusive FEINSTEINS/54 BELOW cabaret. For decades, live radio drama and comedy broadcasts were the American public's principle and most easily-available form of home entertainment. Before television became practical but after the movies drove many Vaudevillians away from successful touring stage careers, radio brought the country's greatest performers into the homes of the public while leaving space for the listener's visual imagination to work. The comedies were invariably performed before a live audience, with the actors holding scripts and wearing street clothes, but nonetheless bringing their characters to life with the energy of live theatre. Aware that in Dunellen their primary listenership will be sitting in front of them rather than listening at home, Peaches and Crime have added an audience participation element to the proceedings, pausing the play at several key points to allow the audience to decide which choices characters will make and what course the action will take. There is a $12 cover in advance ($20 cash cover at door) - available at https://www.showclix.com/event/peaches-and-crime

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CABARET ORGANIZATION SPONSORED CABARET EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Cabaret Organizations are invited to send in press releases about their officially sponsored and produced events to CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for possible inclusion in this section of our home page - seen by 4000-6000 visitors a day! See requirements for press releases at Rules for Press Releases - Text format only - no PDFs or jpgs please. Send via email to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - ALL LISTINGS ARE FREE!

NYC: 31st ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS GALA AT GOTHAM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH SPECIAL EVENT
The 31st Annual Bistro Awards gala will be held on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 pm at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000). As is the Bistro Awards tradition, the evening will feature performances by the winners. Jazz Greats Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, and Janis Siegel are among the winners to be honored at the event. Favorites Christine Andreas, Sharon McNight, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, KT Sullivan, and Jeff Harnar will also be recognized. Hosting this year's 31st annual show is Jason Graae, whose varied career spans Broadway, Off Broadway, opera, television, and film. He is a four-time Bistro Award recipient for his various one-man shows which have toured all over the country and for his special musical material. This will be the fourth year in a row that the Bistro Awards show will be under the directorial helm of Shellen Lubin. A director, songwriter, performer, and vocal and acting coach, she has been in the forefront of attaining parity for women in the arts.

Mr. Hendricks is receiving the ASCAP Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. He co-founded the pioneering vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross in the '50s. Together with Dave Lambert and Annie Ross, he mastered the art of vocalese - that of adding lyrics to instrumental compositions and instrumental solos, as well as complex vocal treatments for the Big Band arrangements of the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Their work influenced countless well-known singers, including Van Morrison, Al Jarreau, and Bobby McFerrin. As a solo vocalist, he has recorded several albums, made frequent television appearances, and toured extensively internationally, and he has served multiple times on the Kennedy Center Honors committee. Being honored with a Bistro Award for her Outstanding Contributions to the World of Jazz, Ms. Ross was part of the famed Lambert, Hendricks & Ross trio for six years. After leaving the group, she ran a jazz club in London and has enjoyed a long career in film and theatre. She has been a celebrated solo jazz vocalist for many years. Ms. Siegel has been a member of Manhattan Transfer since 1973 and is also an acclaimed solo jazz vocalist; she is being recognized for Sustained Excellence in Jazz Performance and Recording,

Four of the top cabaret greats are in the Bistro spotlight this year. Being honored with a Bistro Award for Ongoing Artistry in Cabaret and Concert Performance is Christine Andreas who has maintained an international career in theatre, television, concert halls, and clubs. Sharon McNight, the powerhouse cabaret and theatre star, is being recognized for her Commanding Cabaret Artistry, while KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar, along with director Sondra Lee, are being singled out for their extraordinary talents that were on view in "Another Hundred People," the Bistro Awards' pick for Outstanding Musical Revue. Jarrod Spector, who received a 2015 Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Barry Mann in the Carole King musical Beautiful, will share the Bistro honor for Major Engagement with his wife, Kelli Barrett, for their appearance at Feinstein's/54 Below.

This year's Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award - given to an outstanding performer on the rise and named after Back Stage's co-founder, co-publisher, and first nightclub critic - goes to Australian transplant, jazz pianist, arranger, music director, and composer Matt Baker, who has received increasing attention and acclaim since arriving here a few years ago.

Molly Pope, a strikingly original performer and personality, is being feted as Creative Cabaret Artist. In the Entertainer category, Charlie Johnson is being recognized for his talents as a singer, storyteller, and showman. Aaron Morishita is being honored for his CD "Singing Sondheim," which makes even familiar Sondheim songs seem fresh and new.

A number of outstanding vocalists caught the Awards Committee's attention this year: In her entertaining show "Traveling Solo," Ann Dawson told of her career and life with pluck, humor, and musical savvy. Rob Sutton's offering, "Not the Boy Next Door," was deeply personal and charming, and filled with splendid singing. And Dawn Derow impressed with her glorious voice and character-rich interpretations in "Legit," her program of operatic arias.

The Bistro Awards honors Urban Stages' ambitious "Winter Rhythms" series, produced by Peter Napolitano as a benefit for Frances Hill's Urban Stages' Outreach Program, which for several years has presented a varied mix of shows from the worlds of cabaret, jazz, and theatre.

The Bistro Awards is sponsored by ASCAP. Premium Tickets are $120.00; General Admission tickets are $70.00. Ticket-buyers in both categories are invited to the "After-Bistros" party as guests of the Bistros. For details about the various ticket categories and early purchase prices, visit http://www.BistroAwards.com/. For additional information, call 917-239-5467.

SEATTLE: SEATTLE'S MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2016 ANNOUNCED!
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association with special funding by Brian Silkworth & Bill Colter and in cooperation with EGAN'S IN BALLARD JAMHOUSE (1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA - 206-789-1621) presents Seattle's March is Cabaret Month 2016 festival with events every Friday & Saturday in March! Presented by drag chanteuse Arnaldo!, the Seattle festival debuted in 2008 at Julia's On Broadway. In 2011, the Seattle festival expanded into its current venue at Egan's Ballard Jam House, where it ran in 2015 every weekend in March, featuring an exhilarating variety of West Coast performers. Sponsored by local arts patrons Brian Silkworth & Bill Colter, Seattle's March Is Cabaret Month 2016 promises to build on last year's success. Seattle's March Is Cabaret Month Festival is produced by the PNWCA (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) a coalition of performers and producers who seek to promote the cabaret performers and cabaret venues of the Pacific Northwest by cultivating an appreciation of cabaret and expanding its audience. PNWCA was founded in 2006 by Arnaldo!, who credits the inspiration to his 2005 attendance at The International Cabaret Workshop & Conference at Yale University, where he met then artistic director Erv Raible and came under Raible's mentorship. Performers scheduled to take part include Angie Louise, Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse, Arwen Dewey, Carolyn Magoon, Charles Crowley, Delilah Beaucoup, Gretchen Rumbaugh, Helene Smart, Jerome Elliott, Joanne Klein, Kate Loitz, Kim Maguire, Miz LaWanda Dupree, Linda Kosut, Nora Michaels, The Sirens Of Swing, and Victor Janusz. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Click HERE for full festival schedule - every Friday and Saturday in March !!!
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Cabaret Performers and Venues often give back to the communities that support them - through special BENEFIT EVENTS. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will use this section of the home page to regularly spotlight and promote those benefit events we feel are special. You are invited to submit your cabaret benefit for us to consider for this special section. See requirements for press releases at Rules for Press Releases - Text format only - no PDFs or jpgs please. Send via email to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com - ALL LISTINGS ARE FREE!


NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG 

Celebrate new beginnings and the return of Spring! Join host and Helpusadopt.org board member Robin Westle, headliner Carole Demas, best known for creating the role of 'Sandy' in the original Broadway production of Grease, and co-star of the popular and wildly successful children's television show "The Magic Garden" and special guest stars Stephen Mitchell Brown of Broadway's Jekyll and Hyde, Leah Jennings (Metrostar finalist), Eva Kantor (Metrostar finalist, NY Cabaret Convention), Valerie Lemon, concert soloist for the late Marvin Hamlisch, and Sage Melcher (Great American Songbook HS and Academy Competition finalist) at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. This will be an unforgettable night of song and story to benefit Helpusadopt.org, a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals - regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability - with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses. Adoption is expensive. Statistics say that an average adoption costs upwards of $30,000. The magnitude and uncertainty of these expenses is a significant obstacle standing in the way of permanent homes for the more than 150 million children around the globe who need parents. Through the generous contributions of donors, Helpusadopt.org is able to assist others in overcoming the financial obstacles they face when seeking to adopt. Helpusadopt.org's average grant is approximately $8,500 and since the organization's launch in 2007, Helpusadopt.org has helped to build more than 150 families by awarding over $1,300,000 in total adoption grants. For more information, please see their web site at Helpusadopt.org. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!"
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
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The new reigning Grande Dame of Cabaret, Baby Jane Dexter, returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) reprises her Fall, 2015 show, "It's Personal!", on Saturdays March 5th, 19th, 26th, and Sunday March 20th - all are matinee shows at 4:00 pm. The recipient of seven major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards, and two Back Stage Bistro Awards, Baby Jane has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country, including Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall. As she did last year, Baby Jane dedicates "It's Personal!" to Julie Wilson, who died in April 2015. Baby Jane unwraps songs from such legends as Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee and Cole Porter, as well as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and other wonderful tunesmiths like Felix Cavalierre, and Billy Roy. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!"
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

The new reigning Grande Dame of Cabaret, Baby Jane Dexter, returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) reprises her Fall, 2015 show, "It's Personal!", on Saturdays March 5th, 19th, 26th, and Sunday March 20th - all are matinee shows at 4:00 pm. The recipient of seven major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards, and two Back Stage Bistro Awards, Baby Jane has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country, including Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall. As she did last year, Baby Jane dedicates "It's Personal!" to Julie Wilson, who died in April 2015. Baby Jane unwraps songs from such legends as Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee and Cole Porter, as well as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and other wonderful tunesmiths like Felix Cavalierre, and Billy Roy. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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LONDON: KT SULLIVAN AND JEFF HARNAR THE CRAZY COQS 
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Multi-Award-winning New York vocalists KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar return to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL(20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday, March 1st through Saturday, March 5th, at 8:00 pm with ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE the sequel to last season's Our Time. Together they weave the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim into a tapestry that explores contemporary attitudes on love, loss and laughter with a gender-bending twist. Comprised of songs from Sondheim's hit Broadway shows, including "Company"; "A Little Night Music"; "Into the Woods"; "Sweeney Todd" and "Follies" and Hollywood scores ("Dick Tracy") audiences can expect standards ("Broadway Baby"; "Not a Day Goes By"; "Not While I'm Around"; "Side by Side by Side") and surprises, such as Sondheim's first published song, "How Do I Know?", written when he was 15. The show has played to sold-out houses at New York's The Laurie Beechman and was recently filmed for PBS. Musical Director: Jon Weber. Director: Sondra Lee. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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LONDON: KT SULLIVAN AND JEFF HARNAR THE CRAZY COQS 
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Multi-Award-winning New York vocalists KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar return to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Tuesday, March 1st through Saturday, March 5th, at 8:00 pm with ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE the sequel to last season's Our Time. Together they weave the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim into a tapestry that explores contemporary attitudes on love, loss and laughter with a gender-bending twist. Comprised of songs from Sondheim's hit Broadway shows, including "Company"; "A Little Night Music"; "Into the Woods"; "Sweeney Todd" and "Follies" and Hollywood scores ("Dick Tracy") audiences can expect standards ("Broadway Baby"; "Not a Day Goes By"; "Not While I'm Around"; "Side by Side by Side") and surprises, such as Sondheim's first published song, "How Do I Know?", written when he was 15. The show has played to sold-out houses at New York's The Laurie Beechman and was recently filmed for PBS. Musical Director: Jon Weber. Director: Sondra Lee. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.

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LONDON: LATE NIGHT JAZZ: GABRIELLE DUCOMBLE

Now a firm favourite in her adopted UK, talented vocalist Gabrielle Ducomble brings a special blend of Gallic charm and sophistication to THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Saturday, March 5th, at 10:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Jazz Series. Singing in English and her native French, Gabrielle performs Parisian-style jazz and tango, putting a contemporary spin on songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg and Astor Piazzolla, plus her own original material. Her band, including some of Europe's finest musicians in an authentic line-up of guitar and accordion, provides the perfect anchor for her superlative vocals. Her latest album Notes From Paris, which was Jazz FM's Album of the Week on its launch, was acclaimed by critics, who called it "Polished, classy and refined... such a strong statement." Gabrielle has performed at top London venues, from intimate jazz clubs to concert halls. She sang with the Aurora Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall as part of 2013's The Rest Is Noise festival and In 2014 she starred at the St James Theatre as part of its Jazz Diva series. She has completed two UK tours gathering fans in jazz clubs from Wakefield to St Ives. In 2015 her band appeared at the London Jazz Festival. Originally from Belgium, Gabrielle reached the final of the French Pop Idol in 2003. Along with the other finalists, she signed to BMG Sony France and the resulting album went double gold. She also toured with pop star Lara Fabian on her international tour 'Un Regard Neuf'. Call for reservations and cover/minimum information.



OTHER AREA CABARET VENUES - NO PRESS RELEASES RECEIVED (MAY BE CLOSED OR PRESENTING NON-CABARET EVENTS):
THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017)

BATTERSEA BARGE (Riverside Walk, Nine Elms Lane, London - 020 7498 004)

RONNIE SCOTT'S JAZZ CLUB (47 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4HT - 44 (0)20 7439 0747)

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Friday, March 4, 2016

TUESDAY, MARCH 8th in NYC: 31st ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS GALA AT GOTHAM - A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH SPECIAL EVENT

TUESDAY, MARCH 8th in NYC: 31st ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS GALA AT GOTHAM
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH SPECIAL EVENT
The 31st Annual Bistro Awards gala will be held on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 pm at GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB (208 West 23rd Street, NYC - 212-367-9000). As is the Bistro Awards tradition, the evening will feature performances by the winners. Jazz Greats Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, and Janis Siegel are among the winners to be honored at the event. Favorites Christine Andreas, Sharon McNight, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, KT Sullivan, and Jeff Harnar will also be recognized. Hosting this year's 31st annual show is Jason Graae, whose varied career spans Broadway, Off Broadway, opera, television, and film. He is a four-time Bistro Award recipient for his various one-man shows which have toured all over the country and for his special musical material. This will be the fourth year in a row that the Bistro Awards show will be under the directorial helm of Shellen Lubin. A director, songwriter, performer, and vocal and acting coach, she has been in the forefront of attaining parity for women in the arts.

Mr. Hendricks is receiving the ASCAP Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. He co-founded the pioneering vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross in the '50s. Together with Dave Lambert and Annie Ross, he mastered the art of vocalese - that of adding lyrics to instrumental compositions and instrumental solos, as well as complex vocal treatments for the Big Band arrangements of the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Their work influenced countless well-known singers, including Van Morrison, Al Jarreau, and Bobby McFerrin. As a solo vocalist, he has recorded several albums, made frequent television appearances, and toured extensively internationally, and he has served multiple times on the Kennedy Center Honors committee. Being honored with a Bistro Award for her Outstanding Contributions to the World of Jazz, Ms. Ross was part of the famed Lambert, Hendricks & Ross trio for six years. After leaving the group, she ran a jazz club in London and has enjoyed a long career in film and theatre. She has been a celebrated solo jazz vocalist for many years. Ms. Siegel has been a member of Manhattan Transfer since 1973 and is also an acclaimed solo jazz vocalist; she is being recognized for Sustained Excellence in Jazz Performance and Recording,

Four of the top cabaret greats are in the Bistro spotlight this year. Being honored with a Bistro Award for Ongoing Artistry in Cabaret and Concert Performance is Christine Andreas who has maintained an international career in theatre, television, concert halls, and clubs. Sharon McNight, the powerhouse cabaret and theatre star, is being recognized for her Commanding Cabaret Artistry, while KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar, along with director Sondra Lee, are being singled out for their extraordinary talents that were on view in "Another Hundred People," the Bistro Awards' pick for Outstanding Musical Revue. Jarrod Spector, who received a 2015 Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Barry Mann in the Carole King musical Beautiful, will share the Bistro honor for Major Engagement with his wife, Kelli Barrett, for their appearance at Feinstein's/54 Below.

This year's Ira Eaker Special Achievement Award - given to an outstanding performer on the rise and named after Back Stage's co-founder, co-publisher, and first nightclub critic - goes to Australian transplant, jazz pianist, arranger, music director, and composer Matt Baker, who has received increasing attention and acclaim since arriving here a few years ago.

Molly Pope, a strikingly original performer and personality, is being feted as Creative Cabaret Artist. In the Entertainer category, Charlie Johnson is being recognized for his talents as a singer, storyteller, and showman. Aaron Morishita is being honored for his CD "Singing Sondheim," which makes even familiar Sondheim songs seem fresh and new.

A number of outstanding vocalists caught the Awards Committee's attention this year: In her entertaining show "Traveling Solo," Ann Dawson told of her career and life with pluck, humor, and musical savvy. Rob Sutton's offering, "Not the Boy Next Door," was deeply personal and charming, and filled with splendid singing. And Dawn Derow impressed with her glorious voice and character-rich interpretations in "Legit," her program of operatic arias.

The Bistro Awards honors Urban Stages' ambitious "Winter Rhythms" series, produced by Peter Napolitano as a benefit for Frances Hill's Urban Stages' Outreach Program, which for several years has presented a varied mix of shows from the worlds of cabaret, jazz, and theatre.
The Bistro Awards is sponsored by ASCAP. Premium Tickets are $120.00; General Admission tickets are $70.00. Ticket-buyers in both categories are invited to the "After-Bistros" party as guests of the Bistros. For details about the various ticket categories and early purchase prices, visit http://www.BistroAwards.com/. For additional information, call 917-239-5467.


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OPENS TONIGHT IN SEATTLE: SEATTLE'S MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2016 ANNOUNCED! - every Friday and Saturday in March !!!

OPENS TONIGHT IN SEATTLE: SEATTLE'S MARCH IS CABARET MONTH 2016 ANNOUNCED! - every Friday and Saturday in March !!!
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association with special funding by Brian Silkworth & Bill Colter and in cooperation with EGAN'S IN BALLARD JAMHOUSE (1707 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA - 206-789-1621) presents Seattle's March is Cabaret Month 2016 festival with events every Friday & Saturday in March! Presented by drag chanteuse Arnaldo!, the Seattle festival debuted in 2008 at Julia's On Broadway. In 2011, the Seattle festival expanded into its current venue at Egan's Ballard Jam House, where it ran in 2015 every weekend in March, featuring an exhilarating variety of West Coast performers. Sponsored by local arts patrons Brian Silkworth & Bill Colter, Seattle's March Is Cabaret Month 2016 promises to build on last year's success. Seattle's March Is Cabaret Month Festival is produced by the PNWCA (Pacific Northwest Cabaret Association - http://profile.myspace.com/pnwcabaret ) a coalition of performers and producers who seek to promote the cabaret performers and cabaret venues of the Pacific Northwest by cultivating an appreciation of cabaret and expanding its audience. PNWCA was founded in 2006 by Arnaldo!, who credits the inspiration to his 2005 attendance at The International Cabaret Workshop & Conference at Yale University, where he met then artistic director Erv Raible and came under Raible's mentorship. Performers scheduled to take part include Angie Louise, Arnaldo! Drag Chanteuse, Arwen Dewey, Carolyn Magoon, Charles Crowley, Delilah Beaucoup, Gretchen Rumbaugh, Helene Smart, Jerome Elliott, Joanne Klein, Kate Loitz, Kim Maguire, Miz LaWanda Dupree, Linda Kosut, Nora Michaels, The Sirens Of Swing, and Victor Janusz. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Click HERE for full festival schedule - every Friday and Saturday in March !!!


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APRIL 23rd IN DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

APRIL 23rd IN DUNELLEN, NJ: PEACHES AND CRIME BRING THEATRE AND MUSIC BACK TO RADIO THEATER - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
You Choose The Action Murder Mystery Before Live Audience

For years, the all-original Vaudeville variety musical act Peaches and Crime has been bringing a revival of a vibrant, varied, and unpredictable stage art for to stages across New York and beyond. But on Saturday, April 23rd at 9:00 pm, Peaches and Crime will bring their special brand of macabre music and wit to ROXY & DUKEIS ROADHOUSE (745 Bound Brook Road, Dunellen, NJ - 732-529-4464) reviving yet another neglected American art form - a live radio play, fresh from its premier at Manhattan's exclusive FEINSTEINS/54 BELOW cabaret. For decades, live radio drama and comedy broadcasts were the American public's principle and most easily-available form of home entertainment. Before television became practical but after the movies drove many Vaudevillians away from successful touring stage careers, radio brought the country's greatest performers into the homes of the public while leaving space for the listener's visual imagination to work. The comedies were invariably performed before a live audience, with the actors holding scripts and wearing street clothes, but nonetheless bringing their characters to life with the energy of live theatre. Aware that in Dunellen their primary listenership will be sitting in front of them rather than listening at home, Peaches and Crime have added an audience participation element to the proceedings, pausing the play at several key points to allow the audience to decide which choices characters will make and what course the action will take. There is a $12 cover in advance ($20 cash cover at door) - available at https://www.showclix.com/event/peaches-and-crime

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APRIL 12th & 16th IN NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


APRIL 12th & 16th IN NYC: CD RELEASE EVENT FOR 'SWEET LIFE' - A NEW CD BY JIM SPEAKE 
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Jim Speake will celebrate the release of his latest CD - "SWEET LIFE" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. The show is Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Direction by Steven Ray Watkins and the SRW Band. Jim will be performing all of the songs from the new recording. This recording had a long gestation, starting when Jim was born in Florence Alabama in1945. This was very close to the place where musical magic was to be made, the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals. By coincidence, Percy Sledge was born in the same little town where his family and Jim lived, Leighton, Alabama. He had a major hit with his first recording in 1966, and the "Muscle Shoals Sound" was firmly established. Jim Speake had music in his life from an early age, because he sang along with his mother when she played the piano and sang. A track of his first recording session at four, can be found on Jim's first CD, "Jim Speake Sings My Generation." It was expected that he would go into the family business of farming. Instead, when Speake went to college, he earned degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama and ultimately Landscape Architecture, University of Georgia. If he had followed my heart, he would have studied music. That was a road Jim did not take seriously until he moved to New York City in 2000. There, while studying acting and voice, Jim was lucky enough to meet some key people who have been vital to his development as a singer. At H.B. Studio, he met KT Sullivan. KT introduced Jim to Eric Michael Gillett. Eric Michael introduced him to Patrick DeGennaro. Patrick introduced him to Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins. 2015 marked the tenth anniversary of his collaboration with these two talented men. Most of the arrangements on this recording were developed working with this same team. It is not a stretch to say thatSpeake would not have made this recording had he not met Lennie and Steven. He especially appreciates Lennie's support through this journey and also introducing him to Paul Rolnick. There is a $15 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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4 SHOWS IN APRIL IN NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


4 SHOWS IN APRIL IN NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN: ROMANCE IN THE DARK 
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Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her brand-new cabaret show, Romance in the Dark, for four performances in April - on Thursday, April 7th; Tuesday, April 12th; Monday, April 18th and Thursday, April 21st - all shows at 7:00 pm. Carol presents her swinging, sexy evening of sizzling tunes that will draw you into a world of late-night dancing and romancing. Join Carol for her memories of floating across the floor under the glittering lights of spinning mirror balls - coupled with the songs that made her fall in love with the dream of singing under the glow of a soft, pink spotlight. Celebrating more than twenty years of "impeccable musical taste," Romance in the Dark continues Carol's tradition of creating magical cabaret evenings featuring an intriguing song list, mixing favorite standards with rarities just waiting to be discovered. Jon Delfin is Musical Director at the piano with Boots Maleson on bass. Aaron Morishita directs. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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APRIL 2nd & APRIL 8th in NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET- AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


APRIL 2nd & APRIL 8th in NYC: HILLARY CONFIDENTIAL: A HEART TO HEART COCKTAIL CABARET
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Kelley Karel returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her show 'Hillary Confidential: A Heart To Heart Cocktail Cabaret' after two sold-out performances in February. Performances are on Saturday, April 2nd at 4:30 pm, and Friday, April 8th at 7:00 pm. Imagine Hillary Clinton, alone in a hotel suite, with nothing but a baby grand, a little liquid encouragement and a Secret Service agent who just happens to play a mean piano. Hillary lets her hair down and gets to the heart of the matter in this funny and delightfully moving glimpse into how she really feels about the current state of affairs. Written by & starring acclaimed Hillary Clinton impersonator, Kelley Karel, featuring award winning Music Director, Jason Wynn, and directed by Broadway veteran, Chuck Karel. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($20 cover if reserved in advance)

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APRIL 1st & 3rd in NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

APRIL 1st & 3rd in NYC: JACKIE DRAPER - MOONLIGHT PROPAGANDA 
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In Jackie Draper's new show - "Moonlight Propaganda" will be presented at  THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Friday, April 1 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, April 3rd at 4:00 pm. Moonlight Propaganda features songs in English, French, and Italian, illumine themes of moonlit, mesmeric magic and how to recognize and avoid its pitfalls or fall happily headlong under its spell. Musical guides include composers and lyricists Johnny Mandel, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Harry Warren, Harry Revel, Mack Gordon, The Gershwins, Michel Legrand, Lorraine Feather, Matt Malneck, Sammy Cahn, Gus Kahn, Vernon Duke, Mel Brooks, Benny Carter, McCoy Tyner, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mercer. Jackie's musical team includes Music Director Gregory Toroian at the piano; Ritt Henn on bass; Robbyn Tongue on woodwinds. Special appearances by two dapper dancers: Franklin Ayala, Milo Saidl. Kimberly Vaughn directs. There is an $18 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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OPENS SATURDAY, MARCH 5th in NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!" - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

OPENS SATURDAY, MARCH 5th in NYC: BABY JANE DEXTER ENCORES HER ACCLAIMED "IT'S PERSONAL!" - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

The new reigning Grande Dame of Cabaret, Baby Jane Dexter, returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) reprises her Fall, 2015 show, "It's Personal!", on Saturdays March 5th, 19th, 26th, and Sunday March 20th - all are matinee shows at 4:00 pm. The recipient of seven major MAC Awards, two Nightlife Awards, and two Back Stage Bistro Awards, Baby Jane has performed at an endless array of major venues throughout the country, including Reno Sweeney, The Ballroom, Eighty Eight's, Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center and Weill Recital Hall. As she did last year, Baby Jane dedicates "It's Personal!" to Julie Wilson, who died in April 2015. Baby Jane unwraps songs from such legends as Cy Coleman, Peggy Lee and Cole Porter, as well as John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney, and other wonderful tunesmiths like Felix Cavalierre, and Billy Roy. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT MARCH 28th IN NYC: ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG - AS ADVERTISED IN CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT MARCH 28th IN 
NYC: 
ROBIN'S NEST - A BENEFIT FOR HELPUSADOPT.ORG 
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Celebrate new beginnings and the return of Spring! Join host and Helpusadopt.org board member Robin Westle, headliner Carole Demas, best known for creating the role of 'Sandy' in the original Broadway production of Grease, and co-star of the popular and wildly successful children's television show "The Magic Garden" and special guest stars Stephen Mitchell Brown of Broadway's Jekyll and Hyde, Leah Jennings (Metrostar finalist), Eva Kantor (Metrostar finalist, NY Cabaret Convention), Valerie Lemon, concert soloist for the late Marvin Hamlisch, and Sage Melcher (Great American Songbook HS and Academy Competition finalist) at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, March 28th at 7:00 pm. This will be an unforgettable night of song and story to benefit Helpusadopt.org, a national non-profit 501(c)(3) financial assistance grant program providing qualified couples and individuals - regardless of race, ethnicity, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability - with grants of up to $15,000 towards their domestic, international, foster, or special needs adoption expenses. Adoption is expensive. Statistics say that an average adoption costs upwards of $30,000. The magnitude and uncertainty of these expenses is a significant obstacle standing in the way of permanent homes for the more than 150 million children around the globe who need parents. Through the generous contributions of donors, Helpusadopt.org is able to assist others in overcoming the financial obstacles they face when seeking to adopt. Helpusadopt.org's average grant is approximately $8,500 and since the organization's launch in 2007, Helpusadopt.org has helped to build more than 150 families by awarding over $1,300,000 in total adoption grants. For more information, please see their web site at Helpusadopt.org. There is a $25 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEX LEONARD SALUTES GENTLEMAN JOHN BUNCH, "THE FRED ASTAIRE OF THE PIANO"

HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: ALEX LEONARD SALUTES GENTLEMAN JOHN BUNCH, "THE FRED ASTAIRE OF THE PIANO"

Alex Leonard returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with "A Tribute to Gentleman John Bunch" on Friday, March 4th, at 9:30 pm toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM(34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). He is joined by bassist Jay Leonhart and guitarist Al Gafa. This performance celebrates the life and career of John Bunch from his days growing up in the small farming community of Tipton, Indiana, his heroic service during WW ll to his day's of accompanying a who's who list of artists including Tony Bennett and Benny Goodman. Featured in the 25th Annual Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center, Alex Leonard has performed in venues from Manhattan to Europe and Japan. A two time MAC Award nominee he has performed in the Cabaret Series at the National Arts Club hosted by Donald Smith. He has been a featured guest on many programs including Bloomberg Radio's The Business of Show Business. Virtuoso guitarist Al Gafa performed many years on the road with Dizzy Gillespie, Sammy Davis Jr., Sarah Vaughn, Johnny Hartman and musical director for Carmen McRae. He performed in the Playboy Club in the late 60's and has done studio work with everyone from the Monkees to Paul Simon and can be heard on the soundtrack album of the movie "The Bridges of Madison County". He recorded "Leblon Beach: The Al Gafa Quinteto" on the jazz label Pablo Records. A superior bassist Jay Leonhart has performed and recorded with notables such as Peggy Lee, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Carly Simon and Sting. Between 1975 and 1995 he was named The Most Valuable Bassist in the recording industry three times by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Jay has recorded fifteen solo albums and is also performing a one-man show called "The Bass Lesson" about his life in the music business and song. He has toured worldwide for more than forty years. There is a $24 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: THE SINGING EXPERIENCE ACCEPTING ENROLEES FOR MARCH WORKSHOP

On March 16th, The Singing Experience workshop "Spring Fling!" will begin. When winter is over, you will want to sing like the birdies do in the spring! So join the March-April workshop of The Singing Experience and after 4 fun-filled rehearsals (on Wednesdays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 6th) at STUDIO 353 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, you will find yourself in the spotlight, microphone in hand standing on the stage of STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://stage72.com/ ) on Wednesday, April 13th. One week later on Wednesday, April 20th, there will be a DVD Viewing Party at the The Singing Experience offices to celebrate your success with the cast.(DVD of the show included in tuition). This is the 39th Anniversary Year of the renowned and Award Winning workshop. Classes fill up quickly and enrollment is limited, so reserve your place now and sing in the Spring! Visit the website at http//www.SingingExperience.com for the full schedule, info and registration. Remember that you can give the "Gift of Song" to that special someone in your life! Visit our Youtube Channel to see hundreds of fabulous TSE graduates of all ages and walks of life, singing their hearts out. See the videos at http://www.Youtube.com/SingingExperience . They also have a Cable TV Program in NYC on MNN - Sundays at 5:00 pm on Channel 56. Your "someday is now" and this workshop will make your dream come true and you will sing out fearlessly, confidently and show the world the "star" you really are!

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NYC: NANCY WITTER'S KILLER COMEDY CLASS ... BACK IN SESSION!

Author/ comic Nancy Witter's last Killer Comedy Class was a great success and the show on January 19, 2016 was over sold out. So class is back in session! This class will be held on Monday nights March 7th & 14th, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). The class comedy showcase show will be held at DON'T TELL MAMA on Saturday, March 19th at 8:00 pm. It will be a great show especially with a post-St. Patricks Day vibe still going! If you, or anyone you know would like to dip their big toe into the comedy pool this is the time to act! It is always such a fun class and the shows are so exciting and life changing for those making their debuts. For more information and to sign up, see http://www.killercomedyclass.com/index.html

IT'S TIME TO SING AGAIN! - NEWS FROM THE TUSCANY PROJECT

This year Tuscany Project is offering TWO versions of famed International Intensive Workshop on Voice & Song! For the first time ever, The Tuscany Project goes to the Czech Republic. 8 days of singing, inspirational teachers, small group and individual work.

The 'Making The Song Your Own - Have Fun Singing Solo' workshop will take place May 21st - May 29th, 2016 at a private castle called the Liboun Chateau. Located about 1 hour from Prague, this 'Classic' project will offer classes on Movement, Body and Voice, Presence and Improvisation with Anja, as well as Master Classes on making a song your own with Belle and Ron. There will be time to experience the traditions of the Prague region. Attendees will have a 1/2 day off to explore the location or simpy relax at a unique Castle property, surrounded by blossoming trees and historical sights in the neighborhood. There will be time to experience the traditions of the Prague region. And, they will have a 1/2 day off to explore the location or simpy relax at a unique Castle property, surrounded by blossoming trees and historical sights in the neighbourhood.

This summer, July 15th - July 22nd, 2016, The Tuscany Project 'Gospel Workshop- Blend Your Voice With Others' will take a vacation from the beloved Locanda and spend some time by the sea! This new adventure will take place on the Greek island of Kefalonia. Attendees will stay in a Greek pension with a beautiful space for movement, singing, comfortable accommodations nestled in an olive grove and just 300 meters away from the beach. Typical Greek dishes will be served in the Taverna of the house, freshly made with their own olive oil and organic vegetables from the garden.

Phillip Woods, a dear friend and most wonderful Gospel teacher and choir leader will be with you all once again to lead in soulful singing. Always and striving for musical excellence, his approach to the music is with care and humor in a non-judgmental way where everybody is included, regardless of their level of singing.

Days will start by waking up body and voice with Anja's one-of-a-kind movement class. We will spend the rest of the morning singing Gospel with Phillip and have afternoons free for swimming, relaxing or exploring the island. And at the end of the week, the group will present Gospel songs to a local audience.

2017 will mark the return to beloved Locanda del Gallo in Italy to celebrate the 25th Tuscany Project anniversary!

Write zuza.macakova@gmail.com or visit the Tuscany Project Website at http://tuscanyproject.com/location.htm

Mailing address is:
The Tuscany Project
201 West 72nd St.
11E
New York, NY 10023


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