2009-2010 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERSHIPS are now on sale - all current memberships expire on the 5th of July each year, so new members can get an extra month of benefits by joining now. And current members can avoid a lot of pesky e-mails from me begging them to rejoin by signing up today and getting it all out of the way now. You can join today - just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the website. ($250 Crystal members and above get 2 free tickets to the birthday show - subject to availability.)
By the way, some new benefits for members start up in July - especially for those running banner ads! For one, if you don't have a website, I will build you a temporary one-page "website" to link your banner to - a full copy of your flier, front & back if applicable - no extra charge. And that page can link to the club where your show is taking place (or the CDBaby or LML page where your CD is for sale). With many clubs now accepting reservations online, this could be important.
Next, if you have a sample of the show you are advertising on YouTube, we will add an extra "promo" banner under your banner or side-bar ad linked to the YouTube video. (All members are entitled to a YouTube link year round, listed a special page, but this link will appear right with your ad!) Again, this is a MEMBERS' ONLY offer, but memberships (SILVER) are as low as $20 per year.
And, again starting in July, I will be adding TWITTER links to the membership listings - we already link our members names to their websites and MySpace pages. More details on this in the special MEMBERS' ONLY newsletter going out tomorrow. These benefits are in addition to the special CD promotion page that every member is entitled to, and of course discounts/rebates on banner advertising, and discounts on select cabaret events all year long. And we're continuing to seek ways to make your membership in CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE more valuable - stay tuned.
Just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for details on all benefits and levels of membership - and you can join instantly using a credit card and PayPal!
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
$50 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE IN NEXT 10 DAYS!
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FRIDAY - MAY 22
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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH "EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro & MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone brings a brand new show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for three performances - Friday, May 22nd at 9:45 pm; Sunday, June 28th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, July 11th at 7:30 pm. The show, "Everything Must Change" is all about the beautiful songs that changed lives through the music and lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bobby Darin, Carol King and more. The songs are a unique and visionary mix of familiar and rarely heard songs celebrating the insistence of change as seen through the eyes of this acclaimed and exciting singer. As an artist and a person, Marcus Simeone has experienced exceptional life-alterting experiences over this past year, contributing to the development of this show. Marcus will be accompanied by a band led by musical director Barry Levitt. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY - MAY 23
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NYC: TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia's returns for one night only on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ). He is joined by his long-time musical Christopher Denny. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved classics. Also on the bill are songs that the legendary singer never got a chance to perform. Tommy always has a guest star, with this show's guest TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NEW FACES AFTER MIDNIGHT AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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ScoBar Entertainment presents New Faces After Midnight at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ), and opening the series at midnight on Saturday May 23rd will be Matthew Bryan Feld. Winner of the 2005-2006 national "Downbeat Award", Matthew Bryan Feld brings a diverse array of talents to you: jazz musician, vocalist, and pianist. Backed by a full band, this evening promises to be a refreshing, hip, engaging, impressive, and thoroughly entertaining. The band includes Sam Harris - piano, Paul Sikivie - bass , Michael Davis - drums, Lars Dietrich - alto sax , Benje Daneman - trumpet , Dave Rosenthal - guitar with Matthew Bryan Feld - voice/piano. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TUESDAY - MAY 26
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NYC: "LAST TUESDAYS" WITH TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Tuesday, May 26th featuring Bistro Award and 2008 & 2009 MAC AWARD WINNER Terese Genecco & her 7-Piece Little Big Band. Terese and her band will be appearing the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on piano, Jon Burr on bass, Joe Abba on drums, Joe Passaro on percussion, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Jeff Lederer on sax and Mark Miller on trombone. Special guest star Barry Lloyd (San Francisco's Crown Prince of Cabaret!) will also appear with the band in both sets. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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THURSDAY-SATURDAY - MAY 28 - 30
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NYC: GRACE COSGROVE IS WISHIN' & HOPIN'
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro Award-winning vocalist, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Grace Cosgrove returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with her new show "Burt Bacharach Songbook", Thursday through Saturday, May 28th through 30th at 7:30 pm. In this show, Grace shifts her attention from the eclectic music of her past to the pop contemporary rhythms of legendary composer Burt Bacharach. With her long-time collaborators Don Rebic at the piano and Eric Michael Gillett as director, Grace pays tribute to the Burt Bacharach songs that formed the soundtrack of our lives, guiding the audience into a musical collage of the times in which they were written and popularized. "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?", "Alfie", "The Look of Love", "That's What Friends Are For", "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"; they're all here, brought to life once more through Grace Cosgrove's introspective and moving vocals and Don Rebic's brilliant, imaginative arrangements. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY - MAY 30
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NYC: ANGELA SHULTZ PREMIERES HER NEW SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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NYC cabaret performer Angela Shultz premieres her new solo show "Kiss Me Like You Mean It," at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Saturday, May 30th at 5:00 pm. Angela Shultz returns with a show about the kind of love that drives you to commit or be committed, featuring the songs of Derek Webb, Cy Coleman, Heart, Heisler and Goldrich, Harold Arlen and the Magnetic Fields. Musical direction is by Brett Kristofferson, with direction by Hector Coris. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: THE FOLLEN ANGELS MAKE METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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THE FOLLEN ANGELS, international jazz and cabaret recording artists bring their dynamic show, "Tunes of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, May 30th at 9:45 pm for one enchanting evening. The Angels (Hildy Grossman on vocals, Rieko Tanaka on piano and vocals, Kenneth W. Dantzig on drums, Rick Stone on sax/clarinet and Nicholas Thibault on bass) have filled concert halls and Radio airwaves and continue to draw enthusiastic audiences from Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, to Mechanics Hall in Worchester, to Danny's Skylight Room in New York City, to sharing the stage with HBO Comedian, Lewis Black. Some favorite songs included in the show are I got Rhythm, Lady Be Good, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Night and Day, What is this Thing Called Love, Embraceable You, The Man I Love, I Love Paris, and many, many more. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SUNDAY - MAY 31
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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jim Van Slyke returns to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) for just one night only on Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 pm. Celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka, critically acclaimed singer Jim Van Slyke returns with this highly acclaimed new show. In a rare NY appearance, Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka in his latest project "The Sedaka Show". Directed by Tony nominated singer/actor Brian Lane Green with Music Direction by MAC Nominee/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner Tim DiPasqua, this tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
$50 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE IN NEXT 10 DAYS!
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FRIDAY - MAY 22
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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE WITH "EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro & MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone brings a brand new show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) for three performances - Friday, May 22nd at 9:45 pm; Sunday, June 28th at 7:00 pm; and Saturday, July 11th at 7:30 pm. The show, "Everything Must Change" is all about the beautiful songs that changed lives through the music and lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bobby Darin, Carol King and more. The songs are a unique and visionary mix of familiar and rarely heard songs celebrating the insistence of change as seen through the eyes of this acclaimed and exciting singer. As an artist and a person, Marcus Simeone has experienced exceptional life-alterting experiences over this past year, contributing to the development of this show. Marcus will be accompanied by a band led by musical director Barry Levitt. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY - MAY 23
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NYC: TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia's returns for one night only on Saturday, May 23rd at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ). He is joined by his long-time musical Christopher Denny. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved classics. Also on the bill are songs that the legendary singer never got a chance to perform. Tommy always has a guest star, with this show's guest TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: NEW FACES AFTER MIDNIGHT AT IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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ScoBar Entertainment presents New Faces After Midnight at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ), and opening the series at midnight on Saturday May 23rd will be Matthew Bryan Feld. Winner of the 2005-2006 national "Downbeat Award", Matthew Bryan Feld brings a diverse array of talents to you: jazz musician, vocalist, and pianist. Backed by a full band, this evening promises to be a refreshing, hip, engaging, impressive, and thoroughly entertaining. The band includes Sam Harris - piano, Paul Sikivie - bass , Michael Davis - drums, Lars Dietrich - alto sax , Benje Daneman - trumpet , Dave Rosenthal - guitar with Matthew Bryan Feld - voice/piano. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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TUESDAY - MAY 26
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NYC: "LAST TUESDAYS" WITH TERESE GENECCO & LITTLE BIG BAND
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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Scobar Entertainment presents LAST TUESDAYS at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Tuesday, May 26th featuring Bistro Award and 2008 & 2009 MAC AWARD WINNER Terese Genecco & her 7-Piece Little Big Band. Terese and her band will be appearing the last Tuesday of every month in an open-ended run. The band for this performance will include Barry Levitt on piano, Jon Burr on bass, Joe Abba on drums, Joe Passaro on percussion, Kenny Lavender on trumpet, Jeff Lederer on sax and Mark Miller on trombone. Special guest star Barry Lloyd (San Francisco's Crown Prince of Cabaret!) will also appear with the band in both sets. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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THURSDAY-SATURDAY - MAY 28 - 30
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NYC: GRACE COSGROVE IS WISHIN' & HOPIN'
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Bistro Award-winning vocalist, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Grace Cosgrove returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) with her new show "Burt Bacharach Songbook", Thursday through Saturday, May 28th through 30th at 7:30 pm. In this show, Grace shifts her attention from the eclectic music of her past to the pop contemporary rhythms of legendary composer Burt Bacharach. With her long-time collaborators Don Rebic at the piano and Eric Michael Gillett as director, Grace pays tribute to the Burt Bacharach songs that formed the soundtrack of our lives, guiding the audience into a musical collage of the times in which they were written and popularized. "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?", "Alfie", "The Look of Love", "That's What Friends Are For", "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"; they're all here, brought to life once more through Grace Cosgrove's introspective and moving vocals and Don Rebic's brilliant, imaginative arrangements. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SATURDAY - MAY 30
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NYC: ANGELA SHULTZ PREMIERES HER NEW SOLO SHOW
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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NYC cabaret performer Angela Shultz premieres her new solo show "Kiss Me Like You Mean It," at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) on Saturday, May 30th at 5:00 pm. Angela Shultz returns with a show about the kind of love that drives you to commit or be committed, featuring the songs of Derek Webb, Cy Coleman, Heart, Heisler and Goldrich, Harold Arlen and the Magnetic Fields. Musical direction is by Brett Kristofferson, with direction by Hector Coris. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: THE FOLLEN ANGELS MAKE METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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THE FOLLEN ANGELS, international jazz and cabaret recording artists bring their dynamic show, "Tunes of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends" to the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) on Saturday, May 30th at 9:45 pm for one enchanting evening. The Angels (Hildy Grossman on vocals, Rieko Tanaka on piano and vocals, Kenneth W. Dantzig on drums, Rick Stone on sax/clarinet and Nicholas Thibault on bass) have filled concert halls and Radio airwaves and continue to draw enthusiastic audiences from Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, to Mechanics Hall in Worchester, to Danny's Skylight Room in New York City, to sharing the stage with HBO Comedian, Lewis Black. Some favorite songs included in the show are I got Rhythm, Lady Be Good, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Night and Day, What is this Thing Called Love, Embraceable You, The Man I Love, I Love Paris, and many, many more. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $20 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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SUNDAY - MAY 31
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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Jim Van Slyke returns to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) for just one night only on Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 pm. Celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka, critically acclaimed singer Jim Van Slyke returns with this highly acclaimed new show. In a rare NY appearance, Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka in his latest project "The Sedaka Show". Directed by Tony nominated singer/actor Brian Lane Green with Music Direction by MAC Nominee/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner Tim DiPasqua, this tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Monday, May 18, 2009
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ISSUE DATE CHANGE
BECAUSE MONDAY, MAY 25th IS A HOLIDAY the normal MONDAY issue of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be published on Tuesday, May 26th next week.
Monday, April 27, 2009
SOME OF THE HEADLINES FROM TODAY'S NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE:
* TWO MAC AWARD SECTIONS ON THE WEBSITE
* CABARET FOLKS ON TWITTER YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
* FEATURED CABARET FESTIVALS GET OWN SECTION ON WEBSITE
* NYC BULLETIN SERVICE TO BE DISCONTINUED ON JULY 5, 2009
* 2009-2010 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
* VOICES FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY WITH NANCY ANDERSON
* JOAN CROWE IN THE KEY OF COMEDY CD RELEASE
* WANDER STREETS OF BERLIN WITH ADRIENNE CATHRINE HAAN
* JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
* JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS PRESENTS TONY AWARD SONGS
* SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEATURES DORIS DAY BIO AUTHOR
* JOYCE LYONS OPENS NEW VENUE AT WATERSIDE PLAZA
* ANDREA MARCOVICCI IN 60th BIRTHDAY CONCERT
PLUS LOTS MORE
Check out todays news
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #090409 - Monday, April 27, 2009
* TWO MAC AWARD SECTIONS ON THE WEBSITE
* CABARET FOLKS ON TWITTER YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
* FEATURED CABARET FESTIVALS GET OWN SECTION ON WEBSITE
* NYC BULLETIN SERVICE TO BE DISCONTINUED ON JULY 5, 2009
* 2009-2010 MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
* VOICES FROM THE GREAT WHITE WAY WITH NANCY ANDERSON
* JOAN CROWE IN THE KEY OF COMEDY CD RELEASE
* WANDER STREETS OF BERLIN WITH ADRIENNE CATHRINE HAAN
* JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
* JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS PRESENTS TONY AWARD SONGS
* SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY FEATURES DORIS DAY BIO AUTHOR
* JOYCE LYONS OPENS NEW VENUE AT WATERSIDE PLAZA
* ANDREA MARCOVICCI IN 60th BIRTHDAY CONCERT
PLUS LOTS MORE
Check out todays news
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE #090409 - Monday, April 27, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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JUST AN IMPORTANT COMMENT HERE: I highly recommend all the performers and shows on this list. I am proud to have them offering discounts to our members!
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NYC: ROB LANGEDER IN NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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MAC Award-winning vocalist Rob Langeder presents "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturdays, April 18th & 25th at 5:00 pm and Wednesday, May 20th at 9:45 pm. "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." is a raucous romp through all-time song favorites - as well as a few lesser-known gems. This terrific tune-fest includes songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat "King" Cole and Elvis Costello among others! The show features The Fortune 5 with Musical Director Fortune Esposito on guitar and Rob's special guest 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jenna Esposito. Rob was featured in the National Tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, was a cast member of cabaret hits The Question W Revue, Words Words Words & Music, Private Events In Public Places and has guest starred in the shows of such notables as 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Miles Phillips, Annie Hughes and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jason Wynn. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CHRISTINA BIONCO RETURNS WITH SMALL WONDERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Forbidden Broadway star and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Christina Bianco is back at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for one more encore performances of her hit debut show, "Small Wonders" on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 pm. Music Director is Elizabeth Nantais and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Miles Phillips directs. In the show Christina will be reminding us that good things come in small packages. Take a breath to appreciate the "little things!" The song list features an exciting assortment of music from Broadway, pop and contemporary songwriters including: William Finn, John Bucchino, Christine Lavin, Maltby & Shire, Marvin Fisher and Christina Aguilera. She relates that some of the greatest things in life are often so small, we barely take notice. In Small Wonders she takes us in search of those special moments, when the ordinary becomes remarkable. There is a $15 cover cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia's returns for one night only on Saturday, April 18th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). He is joined by his long-time musical Christopher Denny. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved classics. Also on the bill are songs that the legendary singer never got a chance to perform. Tommy always has a guest star, with this show's guest TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: KINETIC DANCE THEATER PRESENTS YARDBIRD SUITE
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Kinetic Dance Theater (Joanna and Ryan Greer, Artistic Directors) announce the return of dancer/ choreographer/ vocalist Ryan Greer to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) to premiere "Yardbird Suite", a jam session inspired by the original American avant-garde, bop. Performances are Monday, April 20th, Sunday, April 26th, Thursday, April 30th and Sunday, May 3rd, all shows at 7:15 p.m. Yardbird Suite explores the indelible movement in music that reinvented jazz and gave birth to counter culture. Directed and Choreographed by Joanna and Ryan Greer, featuring Ryan Greer, with Musical Director and Recording Artist Jody Shelton on piano (Baby Wants Candy, Colleen McHugh's Calendar Girl), Mark Verdino on bass and dancers Meghan Burns and Caren Chianese. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: WHAT'S THE POINT?! RETURNS TO THE REPRISE ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning songwriter and performer Hector Coris brings his original musical comedy revue and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE What's The Point?! - with original music by Alan Cancelino - back to NYC at THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 347-678-8054) on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm. The show will be performed by Hector Coris, Patrick Garrigan and Eadie Scott. The show's musical director is also the show's composer, Alan Cancelino. What's The Point?! is a loving throwback to the irreverent West Village revues of the late 1950s and 1960s, which took pointed shots at the conditions of society and commented on popular trends. Like its predecessor, What's Your Problem?!, this revue was crafted from a slightly gay perspective, but the truths are all universal. The show pokes fun at cell phone junkies, Upper West Side parenting, prescription pharmaceuticals, Disney's The Little Mermaid, on-line dating, homosexuality in the animal kingdom, California legislation among a myriad of other random but relevant topics. Tickets are $15 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
===============
JUST AN IMPORTANT COMMENT HERE: I highly recommend all the performers and shows on this list. I am proud to have them offering discounts to our members!
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NYC: ROB LANGEDER IN NEW SHOW AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
---------------
MAC Award-winning vocalist Rob Langeder presents "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Saturdays, April 18th & 25th at 5:00 pm and Wednesday, May 20th at 9:45 pm. "Any Place I Hang My Hat..." is a raucous romp through all-time song favorites - as well as a few lesser-known gems. This terrific tune-fest includes songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat "King" Cole and Elvis Costello among others! The show features The Fortune 5 with Musical Director Fortune Esposito on guitar and Rob's special guest 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jenna Esposito. Rob was featured in the National Tour of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, was a cast member of cabaret hits The Question W Revue, Words Words Words & Music, Private Events In Public Places and has guest starred in the shows of such notables as 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Miles Phillips, Annie Hughes and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jason Wynn. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: CHRISTINA BIONCO RETURNS WITH SMALL WONDERS
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Forbidden Broadway star and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Christina Bianco is back at the THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for one more encore performances of her hit debut show, "Small Wonders" on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 pm. Music Director is Elizabeth Nantais and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Miles Phillips directs. In the show Christina will be reminding us that good things come in small packages. Take a breath to appreciate the "little things!" The song list features an exciting assortment of music from Broadway, pop and contemporary songwriters including: William Finn, John Bucchino, Christine Lavin, Maltby & Shire, Marvin Fisher and Christina Aguilera. She relates that some of the greatest things in life are often so small, we barely take notice. In Small Wonders she takes us in search of those special moments, when the ordinary becomes remarkable. There is a $15 cover cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: TOMMY FEMIA IS JUDY ONE NIGHT ONLY AT MAMA'S
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning impersonator Tommy Femia's returns for one night only on Saturday, April 18th at 8:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). He is joined by his long-time musical Christopher Denny. Tommy performs live, not lip-synch, and in this new show he'll be belting Garland's best-loved classics. Also on the bill are songs that the legendary singer never got a chance to perform. Tommy always has a guest star, with this show's guest TBA. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: KINETIC DANCE THEATER PRESENTS YARDBIRD SUITE
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5 OFF THE COVER
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Kinetic Dance Theater (Joanna and Ryan Greer, Artistic Directors) announce the return of dancer/ choreographer/ vocalist Ryan Greer to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) to premiere "Yardbird Suite", a jam session inspired by the original American avant-garde, bop. Performances are Monday, April 20th, Sunday, April 26th, Thursday, April 30th and Sunday, May 3rd, all shows at 7:15 p.m. Yardbird Suite explores the indelible movement in music that reinvented jazz and gave birth to counter culture. Directed and Choreographed by Joanna and Ryan Greer, featuring Ryan Greer, with Musical Director and Recording Artist Jody Shelton on piano (Baby Wants Candy, Colleen McHugh's Calendar Girl), Mark Verdino on bass and dancers Meghan Burns and Caren Chianese. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $8 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: WHAT'S THE POINT?! RETURNS TO THE REPRISE ROOM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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Award-winning songwriter and performer Hector Coris brings his original musical comedy revue and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE What's The Point?! - with original music by Alan Cancelino - back to NYC at THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC - 347-678-8054) on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00 pm. The show will be performed by Hector Coris, Patrick Garrigan and Eadie Scott. The show's musical director is also the show's composer, Alan Cancelino. What's The Point?! is a loving throwback to the irreverent West Village revues of the late 1950s and 1960s, which took pointed shots at the conditions of society and commented on popular trends. Like its predecessor, What's Your Problem?!, this revue was crafted from a slightly gay perspective, but the truths are all universal. The show pokes fun at cell phone junkies, Upper West Side parenting, prescription pharmaceuticals, Disney's The Little Mermaid, on-line dating, homosexuality in the animal kingdom, California legislation among a myriad of other random but relevant topics. Tickets are $15 plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $5 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Monday, April 6, 2009
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER
Watch for an important announcement in today's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter regarding CDs, iTunes, Twitter and possibly you.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
WEBSITE RESTRUCTURING
Starting this weekend, we are going to revise the website with four new weekly (more often, when possible) items: Featured Cabaret Show, Featured Cabaret Review, Featured Cabaret CD and Featured Cabaret Benefit. The event items will appear in synopsis on the Home Page (with the synopsis also appearing in the DATEBOOK/DIARY listings by date) and in full on four special pages on the website - one for each title. Of course, this is dependent on receiving enough press releases (and complete press releases - A FLIER IS NOT A PRESS RELEASE), and my getting to enough shows to review. But I have a backlog now of about a dozen reviews to start with. Stay tuned.
Friday, March 13, 2009
6 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5: OFF THE COVER
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Jim Van Slyke returns to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 pm; and Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Critically acclaimed singer Jim Van Slyke returns with this highly anticipated new show celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka. Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka in his latest project "The Sedaka Show". Directed by Tony nominated singer/actor Brian Lane Green with Music Direction by MAC Nominee/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner Tim DiPasqua, this tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BEN CHERRY RETURNS IN "I HATE NEW YORK: A LOVE STORY"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $3 OFF THE COVER
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2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE winner (debut), actor-singer Ben Cherry makes returns with his show "I Hate New York: A Love Story" on Saturday March 14th at 5:00 pm and Tuesday March 17th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Ben will be accompanied by musical director Tracy Stark at the piano. The show includes a wide range of carefully-chosen musical selections, each highlighting some aspect of love, hate, or ambivalence toward living in New York City. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC AT THE DUPLEX WITH MACK & HOLLAND
DISCOUNT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR MEMBERS - ASK AT THE DOOR
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm running through April 11th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, and custom cocktails. There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. Ask if they are still giving a $5 discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (this wasn't included in their release).
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NYC: CYNTHIA CRANE IS CONFUSED AND THEREFOR SHE IS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $8 OFF THE COVER - SUNDAY NIGHT!
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Cynthia Crane returns with her acclaimed show I'M CONFUSED, THEREFORE I AM to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sundays, March 15th, 22nd & 29th at 4:00 pm. Musical director is Paul Greenwood, with Boots Maleson on bass. Director is Ted Storey. The show includes songs by composers Noel Coward, Rupert Holmes, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Dave Frishberg, Harburg & Arlen, Tom Toce & Zina Goldrich, Cole Porter, Lew Spence, Ervin Drake, Steve Goodman, Alan Chapman and Marshall Barer & Anita Nye. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BIG BAND TUESDAYS AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents Alex Nguyen and the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra featuring Amanda Brasher at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) as part of their BIG BAND TUESDAYS series on Tuesday, March 17th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE: FLOWER POWER!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, is held monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next show, FLOWER POWER! - MUSIC OF THE 60'S, scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 pm. The lineup of special guest performers for this show include Julie Reyburn, Lennie Watts, Jenna Esposito, Stearns Matthews, Billie Roe, Steven Ray Watkins, Stefanie Rose, Grace Cosgrove. Don Rebic is Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on Bass. Lennie Watts serves as Director. This is an on-going lab for top-notch singers - a place for great singers to perform, to try out new material, and to expand their audiences. Each show also introduces a newcomer. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5: OFF THE COVER
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Jim Van Slyke returns to NYC and THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturday, March 14th at 4:00 pm; and Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 pm. Critically acclaimed singer Jim Van Slyke returns with this highly anticipated new show celebrating the music of pop icon Neil Sedaka. Jim lends his beautiful voice and charm to the intimate melodies of Neil Sedaka in his latest project "The Sedaka Show". Directed by Tony nominated singer/actor Brian Lane Green with Music Direction by MAC Nominee/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner Tim DiPasqua, this tour de force trio have created a magnificent evening of Neil Sedaka favorites, lost gems and a few surprises! There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BEN CHERRY RETURNS IN "I HATE NEW YORK: A LOVE STORY"
MEMBER DISCOUNT $3 OFF THE COVER
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2008 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE winner (debut), actor-singer Ben Cherry makes returns with his show "I Hate New York: A Love Story" on Saturday March 14th at 5:00 pm and Tuesday March 17th at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Ben will be accompanied by musical director Tracy Stark at the piano. The show includes a wide range of carefully-chosen musical selections, each highlighting some aspect of love, hate, or ambivalence toward living in New York City. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-beverage minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC AT THE DUPLEX WITH MACK & HOLLAND
DISCOUNT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR MEMBERS - ASK AT THE DOOR
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland continue with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438 - http://www.theduplex.com/ ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm running through April 11th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, and custom cocktails. There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. Ask if they are still giving a $5 discount to members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (this wasn't included in their release).
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NYC: CYNTHIA CRANE IS CONFUSED AND THEREFOR SHE IS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $8 OFF THE COVER - SUNDAY NIGHT!
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Cynthia Crane returns with her acclaimed show I'M CONFUSED, THEREFORE I AM to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sundays, March 15th, 22nd & 29th at 4:00 pm. Musical director is Paul Greenwood, with Boots Maleson on bass. Director is Ted Storey. The show includes songs by composers Noel Coward, Rupert Holmes, Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Dave Frishberg, Harburg & Arlen, Tom Toce & Zina Goldrich, Cole Porter, Lew Spence, Ervin Drake, Steve Goodman, Alan Chapman and Marshall Barer & Anita Nye. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: BIG BAND TUESDAYS AT THE IRIDIUM
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $10 OFF THE COVER
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SCOBAR ENTERTAINMENT presents Alex Nguyen and the Jazz Conceptions Orchestra featuring Amanda Brasher at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) as part of their BIG BAND TUESDAYS series on Tuesday, March 17th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE: FLOWER POWER!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
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GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, is held monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next show, FLOWER POWER! - MUSIC OF THE 60'S, scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 pm. The lineup of special guest performers for this show include Julie Reyburn, Lennie Watts, Jenna Esposito, Stearns Matthews, Billie Roe, Steven Ray Watkins, Stefanie Rose, Grace Cosgrove. Don Rebic is Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on Bass. Lennie Watts serves as Director. This is an on-going lab for top-notch singers - a place for great singers to perform, to try out new material, and to expand their audiences. Each show also introduces a newcomer. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
MAYBE I AM IMAGINING THIS BUT ....
Is the economy on an uptick? Something very unusual happened this week - or I should say something didn't happen that has been happening a lot lately. I have noted for the past several months that with each mailing of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter, I got back from 1 to 4 "returns" from corporate websites indicating that the e-mail address was no longer valid - meaning the person was no longer employed at that firm. But the past two issues, no such returns! I note that the stock market also seemed to be making a bit of a recovery for the past two days (let's see if that holds up today). I will keep an eye on this phenomenon for the next to issues and report back.
Monday, February 23, 2009
NOW THERE ARE THREE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE ISSUES A WEEK
In addition to our regular twice-weekly CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTERS on Mondays and Thursdays, we are now publishing a "Members Only" newsletter on Fridays sent to our 401 loyal members with special news items not appearing in our regular missives, and news of interest to members only regarding their membership privileges.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
400 REACHED - AND SURPASSED!
The addition of one new member - and the renewal of one 2007-2008 member, both within a few minutes of each other has allowed us to trumpet that we hit - and surpassed - our goal of 400 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members for the 2008-2009 membership year, which ends on July 5th, 2009. We are still down about 20% from our record year of 2007-2008 but about 15% ahead of our previous 2nd place year - 2005-2006. Do we dare dream of 410 or even 425? Well, 17 CHARTER members (those who have been steadfast supporters since 2001 when we started our membership system (with 180 original members) still have time to rejoin - thats nearly 15 percent of last year's charter list, so we do have some hopes.
You can join right on this blog - just scroll down and look on the right column for a large PayPal logo with the words SILVER PAYPAL above it - the cost is just $20. Or you can go to the regular website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ) and click on the button at the top of every page marked JOIN HERE and see all the levels of membership and benefits.
NOW MORE THAN EVER CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
You can join right on this blog - just scroll down and look on the right column for a large PayPal logo with the words SILVER PAYPAL above it - the cost is just $20. Or you can go to the regular website (http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ) and click on the button at the top of every page marked JOIN HERE and see all the levels of membership and benefits.
NOW MORE THAN EVER CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
Friday, February 20, 2009
IT'S SAFE TO COME BACK TO THE MESSAGE BOARD
We're trying to revitalize our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Message Board. After a massive spam attack that "broke" the board three times last year, we closed the board for a period of 3 or 4 weeks. And a lot of folks never bothered to come back to post their news, views and cabaret ideas. Its FREE, anyone can post a message - with a few important rules: it must be cabaret related, it must be in good taste, and you must use your real name in your posting. Of course I reserve the right to reject any post that I feel is not in the spirit of cabaret. To keep spammers at bay, all postings are moderated, which means your post may take anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours to appear (I get away from the computer on occasion). Just click on the button marked MESSAGE BOARD at the top of every page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
Friday, February 13, 2009
SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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NYC: JENNA IS TAKES ANOTHER CHANCE ON LOVE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Jenna Esposito returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with a special VALENTINE'S DAY show, "Takin' A Chance On Love" on Saturday, February 14th at 5:00 pm.
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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY.... to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for 1 more performance - Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm.
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NYC: BARBARA ROSENE AT THE IRIDIUM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Scobar Entertainment presents Barbara Rosene and Her New Yorkers at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - )on Tuesday, February, 17th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm.
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NYC: GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE: !LATIN NIGHT!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, is held monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next show, !LATIN NIGHT!, scheduled for Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 pm.
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NYC: TODD MURRAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Los Angeles area favorite Tod Murray returns the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) following his highly praised debut at the club in 2008, on Wednesday and Friday, February 18th & 20th at 9:45 pm to celebrate the release of his new CD "Stardust & Swing."
NYC: JENNA IS TAKES ANOTHER CHANCE ON LOVE
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Jenna Esposito returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with a special VALENTINE'S DAY show, "Takin' A Chance On Love" on Saturday, February 14th at 5:00 pm.
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NYC: JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY AT MAMA'S
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
Singer/actor/comic Joan Jaffe brings her show JOAN JAFFE SINGS FUNNY.... to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for 1 more performance - Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm.
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NYC: BARBARA ROSENE AT THE IRIDIUM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Scobar Entertainment presents Barbara Rosene and Her New Yorkers at IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 - )on Tuesday, February, 17th with sets at 8:00 & 10:00 pm.
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NYC: GRACE NOTES: A SINGERS' SOIREE: !LATIN NIGHT!
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $5 OFF THE COVER ***
GRACE NOTES - a Singers' Soiree, hosted by Bistro Award Winner Grace Cosgrove, is held monthly at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with the next show, !LATIN NIGHT!, scheduled for Thursday, February 19th at 6:30 pm.
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NYC: TODD MURRAY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
*** MEMBER DISCOUNT *** $10 OFF THE COVER ***
Los Angeles area favorite Tod Murray returns the THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) following his highly praised debut at the club in 2008, on Wednesday and Friday, February 18th & 20th at 9:45 pm to celebrate the release of his new CD "Stardust & Swing."
Monday, February 9, 2009
JUST 8 MORE NEEDED TO REACH OUR GOAL
Just 8 more members to go to make it to 400 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members for 2008-2009 (we added 4 new/renewing members last night). It won't be a record (last year we had over 475 members) but it is a nice round number as a goal. If you know someone that isn't yet a member, let them know that isn't too late to join - see http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/Membership.html
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
16 VALENTINE'S DAY SHOWS CURRENTLY LISTED ON THE WEBSITE
With Valentine's Day just 10 days off, be sure to consider a cabaret show as part of your romantic evening. Currently 16 Valentine's Day themed cabaret show are listed in the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE Diary/Datebook with shows scheduled from coast to coast. And there are at least another half-dozen to be added this week. Treat the one you love (or at least like a lot) to a cabaret show!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
FINAL REMINDER TO ALL CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS
If you haven't sent in your ballot yet for the MEMBERS' CHOICE FAVORITE PERFORMERS OF 2008, the "polls close" at midnight tonight, Saturday, January 31st. There are still nearly 100 members who haven't voted, and tallies are close in nearly every category - in one category we have 4 nominees just one vote apart. If you have not sent in your ballot yet, your vote just might tip the balance towards your favorite performers. Both winners in the Debut category will be invited to perform at our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA on March 10th.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
REVUE IS WHAT THEY DO - REVIEW IS WHAT I DO
The title of this item is one I say over and over again to myself when editing news items sent in for the newsletter and the website. You would be amazed how often I have had to correct articles - headlines, even - about "revues". So imagine my horror on reading over todays newsletter and discovering that I made the same error myself! And I can't even blame it on my spell checker.
I always find typos, missing words and other stuff (I put DC Anderson in NYC in today's issue, even though I know that THE GARDENIA is not in NYC) after I send out the e-mail, and by the time it gets all coded to be added to the website I catch most of them.
I made another goof - I forgot to add the ''SUPER PICK" tagline to several items. I fixed that, too.
So a corrected (95% anyway) version is now posted on the website - links are on the home page.
STU
I always find typos, missing words and other stuff (I put DC Anderson in NYC in today's issue, even though I know that THE GARDENIA is not in NYC) after I send out the e-mail, and by the time it gets all coded to be added to the website I catch most of them.
I made another goof - I forgot to add the ''SUPER PICK" tagline to several items. I fixed that, too.
So a corrected (95% anyway) version is now posted on the website - links are on the home page.
STU
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE APPROACHING THE 400 MEMBER MARK!
Just 16 more to go to make it to 400 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members for 2008-2009. And here's a special way you can join for $10 instead of the usual $20 SILVER member cost. Every non-member who purchases a $30 ticket for the March 10th MARCH IS CABARET MONTH event will receive a FREE membership - good through July 5, 2009. You must purchase your tickets online - just click HERE.
And we just added a "new" benefit for members. In the past, any performer who offered a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount would have their event included in the listings in every MIDWEEK (Thursday) issue of the newsletter. To further shorten the size of the issues, this privilege will now be for members only. Non-members will have their show listed in the newsletter just once and will continue to be listed on the website's DISCOUNTS page. Member discount shows will continue to be listed in every Thursday issue.
To find out all the benefits of membership just go to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website and click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page.
And we just added a "new" benefit for members. In the past, any performer who offered a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE discount would have their event included in the listings in every MIDWEEK (Thursday) issue of the newsletter. To further shorten the size of the issues, this privilege will now be for members only. Non-members will have their show listed in the newsletter just once and will continue to be listed on the website's DISCOUNTS page. Member discount shows will continue to be listed in every Thursday issue.
To find out all the benefits of membership just go to the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website and click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO TEST A NEW CABARET PROMOTION IDEA
I have another new idea (these "brainstorms" come to me when I stay home from cabaret for too many nights because of the frigid weather) and I need your help - if you are interested. I have a SKYPE account - I call it my business phone - which allows me to make phone calls without using my cell phone - and receive phone messages as well. I have no "real" phone. And if you have a SKYPE account (its free to sign up at http://www.skype.com/) you can call my phone at any time from anywhere at a very low - or no cost - and leave a message. OK, I could answer it but I don't - leave a message. My SKYPE account address is stuhamstra if you have a SKYPE account - that's easy to remember. If you don't have a SKYPE ACCOUNT you can call my SKYPE phone number at 646-652-6743. I won't answer, but a lady with a British accent will answer and ask you to leave a message. And for this test I would like you to leave a message about your upcoming cabaret show or cabaret CD release.
Introduce yourself by name an city, and then leave a short 2 minute promo (please remember to give all the details, and give the URL of your website if possible). It would also help to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you. This is just a test, and maybe absolutely nothing will ever come if it and your recording will be lost forever. But it might just end up as part of that long promised but never delivered CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE podcast I have been talking about for about three years. I need your help to test my software and see if any upgrades are needed before we launch it officially - and I might even send your a special URL where you can tune in on the internet to some of our test efforts.
Now comes some legal mumbo-jumbo: If you leave a message promoting your event or CD, you thereby grant to Stuart V. Hamstra dba CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns the right and permission to record, use, publish, stream live, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute any audio or video interview. Such right and permission includes, but is not limited to, name, recorded voice or video, photograph or likeness, biographical information, handouts or any material based upon or derived therefrom.
Introduce yourself by name an city, and then leave a short 2 minute promo (please remember to give all the details, and give the URL of your website if possible). It would also help to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you. This is just a test, and maybe absolutely nothing will ever come if it and your recording will be lost forever. But it might just end up as part of that long promised but never delivered CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE podcast I have been talking about for about three years. I need your help to test my software and see if any upgrades are needed before we launch it officially - and I might even send your a special URL where you can tune in on the internet to some of our test efforts.
Now comes some legal mumbo-jumbo: If you leave a message promoting your event or CD, you thereby grant to Stuart V. Hamstra dba CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, its subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns the right and permission to record, use, publish, stream live, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute any audio or video interview. Such right and permission includes, but is not limited to, name, recorded voice or video, photograph or likeness, biographical information, handouts or any material based upon or derived therefrom.
Monday, January 19, 2009
DID YOU MISS YOUR ISSUE OF CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE TODAY?
It seems that over 60 newsletters were returned today because the contents were considered "inappropriate or spam" by various spam filters. Now, I assume that everyone who has subscribed really wants to receive every issue, and they should check their spam filters to make sure that mail from CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will be let through - you need to add the e-mail address to your filter's "white list". Of course if you are using a computer hooked up to the server of a company you work for, you may not be able to do this.
I would love to resend you today's issue, but I have no idea why this one was rejected. Last time this happened, the name of a long closed club in Manhattan called BOBO'S was miss-corrected by my spell checker to BOOBS - I didn't catch it and over 60 newsletters were rejected. In today's issue the only "offensive" word I could find would be "gay" but that word has so many different uses I kind of doubt it would be rejected unless you are using a computer at a Southern Baptist or possibly Morman church.
So - today's issue has now been posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - and there are 2 links right on the home page - one near the top and one in the left column.
And if you can help me find the offending word I would be most appreciative - so I can avoid it in the future.
HUGS
STU
I would love to resend you today's issue, but I have no idea why this one was rejected. Last time this happened, the name of a long closed club in Manhattan called BOBO'S was miss-corrected by my spell checker to BOOBS - I didn't catch it and over 60 newsletters were rejected. In today's issue the only "offensive" word I could find would be "gay" but that word has so many different uses I kind of doubt it would be rejected unless you are using a computer at a Southern Baptist or possibly Morman church.
So - today's issue has now been posted on the website - http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ - and there are 2 links right on the home page - one near the top and one in the left column.
And if you can help me find the offending word I would be most appreciative - so I can avoid it in the future.
HUGS
STU
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