NYC: J. MICHAEL REEDS IN NEW SHOW 'WEST" AT THE BEECHMAN with Wells Hanley

NYC: J. MICHAEL REEDS IN NEW SHOW 'WEST" AT THE BEECHMAN

J. Michael Reeds brings his new show "WEST" to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Saturday, April 24th at 1:00 pm. He will be joined on stage by Ben Misek and Luke Strandquist. "WEST" features arrangements by musical director Wells Hanley (Piano, Guitar & Ukulele) with Tony Romano on Guitar, Ritt Henn on Bass, Brett Ripley on Drums. Directed by Miles Phillips. Call for cover/minimum information.


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NYC: THE BEECHMAN FOLLIES WITH STELLAR CAST

FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
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The Laurie Beechman Theatre is proud to present THE BEECHMAN FOLLIES on Saturday, September 19th 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). This thrilling one night only concert features some of the outstanding talents who have graced the stage of this midtown venue over the past three years. Among the cast are some of Broadway's brightest lights, as well as cabaret's most dynamic performers. The concert will benefit The Beechman's acclaimed Voices from the Great White Way series, which features one night only concerts from some of our favorite Broadway vocalists. The evening will be under the musical direction of The Barry Levitt Trio, and is produced and directed by MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award winner Phil Geoffrey Bond. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/beverage minimum.

NYC: AFTER PARTY with SPECIAL GUEST MADtv's BRYAN CALLEN

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Brandon Cutrell & 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Alysha Umphress host AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and others serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. This week's AFTER PARTY special guests are MADtv's Bryan Callen, Broadway Understudy to the Stars Lavinia Draper, Broadway's Liz McCartney & Celebrity Impersonator Jason Cozmo. No cover, No minimum.

NYC: BRANDON CUTRELL & COHORTS: BENEFIT FOR AUTISM AWARENESS

FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

The After Party's own and 2009 Nightlife Award winner, Brandon Cutrell, takes to the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) stage with his new show, BRANDON CUTRELL & COHORTS: A Cabaret Showcase on Thursday nights, April 2nd & 9th at 9:30 pm. Brandon Cutrell & Co-Horts will feature five individuals, each of whom will present a fifteen minute, three song set. From original works to contemporary musical theatre to standards from the Great American Songbook, this show will provide audience members with the opportunity to meet some of New York's youngest, but most promising up-and-coming talent. Performers scheduled for April 2nd include Bradley O'Bryan Hawks, Rachel James, Rachel Potter, Erik Sisco and Jason Zammit with a special guest appearance by Katie Thompson. Thursday, April 2nd is WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. A portion of all tickets sold at the door will go to Autism Speaks. Donations will also be accepted. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

LAST CHANCE FOR GALA TICKETS IS MONDAY 3/09 AT MIDNIGHT

There are a few seats left for tomorrow night's MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN - two additional tickets were sold this morning and I have 2 inquiries, so by the time you read this it may be a sell-out. If you still want to come, I need your order before midnight tonight! No tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the show - too complicated. Send me a note at once at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com

CAST CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH 10th GALA

GREAT NEWS! The family emergency that caused Kristy Cates (Broadway's Elphaba and part of original WICKED cast) to drop out of our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA was solved earlier than expected and Kristy will indeed be appearing in our show. She will join her "stand in" Laura Dekkers Langham (Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway production of THE WOMEN IN WHITE as well as David Friedman's LISTEN TO MY HEART: THE SONGS OF DAVID FRIEDMAN) in singing the 2008 MEMBERS CHOICE BEST CABARET SONG, David Friedman's LISTEN TO MY HEART.

Tom Stajmiger is producing the show and the MC/host is 2009 NY Nightlife Award winner Brandon Cutrell. And another award winner, Tracy Stark is our Musical Director. And you as a member has a part in three of the numbers/performers.

The two "debut" winners of the recent CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE poll, Sarah Rice and Ben Cherry, will be featured, plus another another cabaret newcomer, Antonio Edwards. Sarah Rice, who Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince chose to become part of musical theatre history when she was cast as the original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET on Broadway, made her first cabaret appearance in 2008. Michigan native Ben Cherry made his cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in January 2008, for which he received rave reviews. Antonio Edwards recently made his cabaret debut at THE TRIAD in his one man show "Love, Life & Empowerment."

In addition to Kristy and Laura, other performers in the show are multi award winner (MAC - NY Nightlife) Natalie Douglas; Metro Star winner Anne Steele (who just completed a sold-out run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM; Chicago favorite and cabaret star Joan Curto; Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee and Broadway/Cabaret favorite Sally Mayes; and the MAC Award winning, cabaret/jazz performer and recording artist Jack Donahue.

Of course, as with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.

Tickets are just $20 for members, and as a member you can take along a second non-member at the member price! Just click here: TICKETSl. Send me a note if you prefer not to use PayPal and I will hold your reservations and you can pay by check or cash at the show.

Ticket price does not include the $15 food/drink minimum set by the venue. All tickets must be ordered online - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.

The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH gala is sponsored in part by
Les Michaels' LIFE IS A CABARET Newsletter
Ron Squeri
Kitty Skrobela of MIRANDA MUSIC
Jim Van Slyke
Marty Geiger
Geri Malino
Raissa Katona Bennett
Colette Black of THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA UPDATE

RICE & CHERRY AT MICM GALA

Sarah Rice and Ben Cherry were the debut winners in our MEMBERS' CHOICE FAVORITE PERFORMERS OF 2008 poll and have been invited to perform at the gala on March 10th and both have accepted our invitation to perform. With these two additional very popular performers now added, you best get your ticket order in pronto. All tickets must be ordered online at http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/thankyou1tkt2.shtml - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.

NYC: TICKET SALES ARE BRISK FOR CABARET MONTH GALA

Tickets are now on sale online for the 2nd ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on March 10th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) and sales have reached the 25% mark on available seats.

The celebration is produced by Tom Stajmiger (who has a a lot of experience in producing events). 2009 Nightlife Award winner Brandon Cutrell will host the show, presenting a lineup from newcomers to multi-award winners. In addition to the two "debut" winners of our MEMBERS' CHOICE poll, newcomer Antonio Edwards will perform.

Other performers include Kristy Cates (Broadway's Elphaba and part of original WICKED cast), multi-award winner Natalie Douglas, Anne Steele (who won the Metropolitan Room's Metrostar Contest), Joan Curto (from Chicago), Anna Bergman, Sally Mayes and Jack Donahue. Of course, as with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.

You can purchase your tickets at BY CLICKING HERE. Seating is limited to 80. Tickets are $30 - $20 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. This does not include the $15 food/drink minimum set by the venue. All tickets must be ordered online - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.

The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH event is sponsored in part by
Les Michaels' LIFE IS A CABARET Newsletter
Ron Squeri
Kitty Skrobela of MIRANDA MUSIC
Jim Van Slyke
Marty Geiger
Geri Malino
Raissa Katona Bennett
Colette Black at THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S

TICKETS ON SALE NOW TO MARCH EVENT - 20% ALREADY SOLD IN LESS THAN A WEEK!!

We have already sold 16 tickets out of 80 available to our 2nd ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on March 10th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ). You can purchase your tickets at http://www.cabarethotlineonline/thankyou1tkt2.shtml.

Where else could you catch performances of Kristy Cates (Broadway's Elphaba and part of original WICKED cast), multi-award winner Natalie Douglas, Anne Steele (who won the Metropolitan Room's Metrostar Contest), Joan Curto (from Chicago), and mega-cabaret-stars like Anna Bergman, Sally Mayes and Jack Donahue for just $20 (members) or $30 (non-members). And I got a note from someone really special who will be in NYC from out of town for that week and might be persuaded to pop in as a special guest star. Stay tuned - but get those ticket orders in.

NYC: TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR MARCH 10 GALA

The production of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE'S SECOND ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH celebration on March 10th at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com/ ) is being produced by Tom Stajmiger (who has a a lot of experience in producing events) and Tom has lined up a fantastic group of performers for the show.

2009 Nightlife Award winner Brandon Cutrell will host the show, presenting a lineup from newcomers to multi-award winners. In addition to the two "debut" winners of our MEMBERS' CHOICE poll, newcomer Antonio Edwards will perform. Other performers include Kristy Cates (Broadway's Elphaba and part of original WICKED cast), multi-award winner Natalie Douglas, Anne Steele (who won the Metropolitan Room's Metrostar Contest), Joan Curto (from Chicago), Anna Bergman, Sally Mayes and Jack Donahue. Of course, as with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.

Tickets are now on sale online at http://www.cabarethotlineonline/thankyou1tkt2.shtml. Tickets are $30 - $20 for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. This does not include the $15 food/drink minimum set by the venue. All tickets must be ordered online - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.

Iy you cannot attend, you may wish to purchase an ad in the program booklet to be distributed at the event - ad prices start at just $20 for 1/8 page. Just go to http://www.cabarethotlineonline/thankyou1prog2.shtml where all ad sizes and prices are shown. $100 sponsorships are also offered - including 1 free ticket plus a 1/4 page ad at http://www.cabarethotlineonline/thankyou1sponsor.shtml

All ticket, program ad and sponsorship proceeds to go directly to support the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion (it actually goes on all year), including posters and promotional post cards to be distributed all over the country (and the world if we figure out a way to do it), further development of the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website (http://www.marchiscabaretmonth.com/ ) and other cabaret centered promotional events all year long.

The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH event is sponsored in part by
Les Michaels' LIFE IS A CABARET Newsletter
Ron Squeri
Kitty Skrobela of MIRANDA MUSIC
Jim Van Slyke
Marty Geiger
Geri Malino

DESPERATELY SEEKING SPONSORS

I want to print out the post cards for the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH promotion but funds are extremely short right now. I was hoping to place the order over the weekend - the artwork is already complete. If you would like to be an early sponsor of the promotion, please let me know or use this link:

http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1sponsor.shtml

Sponsors receive a free ticket to our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER on Tuesday, March 10th for each sponsorship unit ($100) they donate, and their name and website (if requested) will be included on all promotional material (except the post card). In addition, sponsors will receive a free 1/4 page ad in the show Program Booklet for each unit.

If you can't afford to be a sponsor right now (or want to be a sponsor and also expand your free show booklet ad to a larger size) or won't be able to come to the show but want to support our promotion, use this link:

http://www.svhamstra.com/thankyou1prog.shtml

Thanks for your continued support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

HUGS

STU

NYC: AFTER PARTY FRIDAY WITH GUEST TONY YAZBECK

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - http://www.westbankcafe.com ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress host AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and others serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage. Special guest this week Friday January 2nd, is Tony Yazbeck, currently performing on Broadway as Tulsa in Gypsy with Patti Lupone. He recently played Gabey in On The Town at City Center Encores! Also, at the piano, Matt Castle, who most recently played Peter (and piano and bass) in the Tony Award-winning revival of Company.

NYC: AFTER PARTY FRIDAY WITH GUEST JONATHAN GROFF

At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress host AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and others serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage. On Friday, December 12th THE AFTER PARTY will feature performances by Tony Award Nominee & Prayer For My Enemy's Jonathan Groff; TV's Third Watch's & Prayer For My Enemy's Skipp Sudduth; Hairspray's Charlotte Crossleyand the Larry King Orchestra's Larry King. Also in attendance will be the cast of Prayer For My Enemy including Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark Tony Award Winner Michelle Pawk Theatre Award Winner Cassie Beck and Zachary Booth - with Avenue Q's Mark Hartmann at the piano.