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CYNTHIA CRANE RELEASES CD OF LIVE CABARET PERFORMANCE
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The third and final CD in Cynthia Crane's Trilogy (the other two were: If I Knew Now What I Knew Then, 2007; The Time Has Come - 2009) I'm Confused, Therefore I Am has now been released by LookoutJazz Records and is available at CD Baby. The CD is a live recording made when the show was performed at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in 2009. At the time, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE said of the show: "Cynthia strung [the songs] out like a fine pearl cabaret necklace" She has been described as "a lady filled with a love for life, unbounded energy, and enthusiastic about anything she decides to do." And "this show is a perfect demonstration of her dynamic personality - set to music . . . Pure entertainment!"
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Showing posts with label cynthia crane. Show all posts
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday, May 15, 2009
THEY'RE BACK!
Welcome back home Thursday the 14th to Cynthia Crane - due to return from Paris, and Sue Matsuki returning from China. Both have been keeping in touch with their "blackberries" but of course limited to very short comments. I can't wait to see them - or at least communicate with them in more than 140 or so characters.
Friday, May 1, 2009
AROUND THE WORLD WITH CABARET
I got two iPhone messages sent from different sides of the world this week - Sue Matsuki is vacationing with her husband in China and Cynthia Crane is in Paris on vacation/business. Cynthia is actually performing in Paris at SWAN BAR (165, Bld du Montparnasse, Paris, FR - 01 44 27 05 84 - http://www.swanbar.fr/ ) on Friday night, the 1st of May! (I hear things get really festive on the 1st of May in both Paris and China).
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I'VE BEEN TO A MARVELOUS PARTY!
I was at a fabulous, mood-lifting show Sunday (and it had to be a really special show to get me out of the house on my "day of rest") namely Cynthia Crane's show at 4:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. I know, I've raved about this cleverly funny show before, but this performance topped them all. It was the last show of this run, and it was also Cynthia's birthday. Best of all, and most thrilling of all, was that the room was packed! And everyone had to leave their recession blues at the door on the way in. By the way, if you are only as old as you feel, then Cynthia turned 27 yesterday - Congratulations! Brava!
Spotted in the audience were such cabaret luminaries as Ed Doyle, Audrey Lavine, Phil Bond, Karen Oberlin, Shaynee Rainbolt, Barbara and Peter Leavy, Jonathan Whitton, Miles Phillips, Terese Genecco, Stephanie Cheek, Kevin McMullan and more! The show was recorded for a possible CD.
My favorite line of the show - when Cynthia described herself as a "saloon singer" was this one: "When times get tough, a caffe latte is no going to do it!" Favorite song in the show? "City of New Orleans" (I'm an old train buff). Paul Greenwood's arrangement was spot-on!
Spotted in the audience were such cabaret luminaries as Ed Doyle, Audrey Lavine, Phil Bond, Karen Oberlin, Shaynee Rainbolt, Barbara and Peter Leavy, Jonathan Whitton, Miles Phillips, Terese Genecco, Stephanie Cheek, Kevin McMullan and more! The show was recorded for a possible CD.
My favorite line of the show - when Cynthia described herself as a "saloon singer" was this one: "When times get tough, a caffe latte is no going to do it!" Favorite song in the show? "City of New Orleans" (I'm an old train buff). Paul Greenwood's arrangement was spot-on!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CYNTHIA CRANE!
See you at your show this afternoon, Sunday, March 29th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - http://www.metropolitanroom.com/ ) at 4:00 pm!
Monday, March 23, 2009
SUNDAY IS CYNTHIA'S BIRTHDAY!
It is Cynthia Crane's birthday on Sunday, March 29th and she has the last performance of the current run of her "I'm Confused, Therefor I Am" show at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on that date at 5:00 pm. It is another delightful performance - I saw it several weeks ago - and both Daniel and I plan to be there. Cynthia's life has been filled with drama - especially these past six months - but this show is all about fun (with a particularly touching ballad that had me shouting "brava" - something that reviewers aren't supposed to do).
Monday, March 9, 2009
OUT AND ABOUT AT LAST!
The weather seems to have settled down to the approaching spring (about 2 weeks away) and I had a few extra bucks come in (thank you, Jamie deRoy for renewing your ad), so I was actually able to get "out and about" catching five (yes 5!) shows in five days (saw 2 shows on Thursday and took a night off on Saturday). I'll get some reviews on the blog as soon as tomorrow night's gala is out of the way.
In a nutshell:
Christiana Bianco - absolutely a smash, sort of a downsized Karen Mason;
Jim VanSlyke - voice of an angel and with his new musical director/director team, this show glows like an angel!;
Adriana McPhee - great vocals, great charm but lifeless, technique-obsessed delivery. If you want to see great cabaret, skip this one!;
Julie Wilson - her tribute to Billie Holiday is totally awesome, and you should be ashamed of yourself if you miss it!;
Cynthia Crane - so entertaining, so exciting, so much fun, so Cynthia! If you want to see great cabaret, don't miss this one!
In a nutshell:
Christiana Bianco - absolutely a smash, sort of a downsized Karen Mason;
Jim VanSlyke - voice of an angel and with his new musical director/director team, this show glows like an angel!;
Adriana McPhee - great vocals, great charm but lifeless, technique-obsessed delivery. If you want to see great cabaret, skip this one!;
Julie Wilson - her tribute to Billie Holiday is totally awesome, and you should be ashamed of yourself if you miss it!;
Cynthia Crane - so entertaining, so exciting, so much fun, so Cynthia! If you want to see great cabaret, don't miss this one!
Friday, March 6, 2009
3 GREAT SHOWS GIVING DISCOUNTS TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS NEXT 10 DAYS
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NYC: 10TH ANNIVERSARY G&L STAND-UP & MUSICAL COMEDY FEST!
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER - TONIGHT!
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The acclaimed ground-breaking and trend-setting G&L STAND-UP & MUSICAL COMEDY FEST presented its first "fest" on a Friday Night at 10:30 pm in March 1999 and now it celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Friday night, March 6th at 9:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Hosted by Award-Winning Musical Comedian Sidney Myer, this special show features Jeni Aron from New York Comedy Club & Garden Gnome Comedy; Drae Campbell from Late Night with Conan O'Brien & Comic Strip Live; Michael Conley, Critically Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter of Hello, Boys and the original host of the G&L Comedy Fest (who now resides in London); Jeffrey Johns from Carolines On Broadway; Poppi Kramer, 2-Time MAC Award Winner from NBC's The Biggest Loser; Danny McWilliams from The Joey Reynolds Radio Show & The Original Funny Gay Males; and Jackie Monahan from LOGO's One Night Stand-Up & 2008 Time Out NY Joke of the Year Winner. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5: OFF THE COVER - SATURDAY NIGHT!
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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 March 7th at 8:00 pm; 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: 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 8th, 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.
NYC: 10TH ANNIVERSARY G&L STAND-UP & MUSICAL COMEDY FEST!
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER - TONIGHT!
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The acclaimed ground-breaking and trend-setting G&L STAND-UP & MUSICAL COMEDY FEST presented its first "fest" on a Friday Night at 10:30 pm in March 1999 and now it celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Friday night, March 6th at 9:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Hosted by Award-Winning Musical Comedian Sidney Myer, this special show features Jeni Aron from New York Comedy Club & Garden Gnome Comedy; Drae Campbell from Late Night with Conan O'Brien & Comic Strip Live; Michael Conley, Critically Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter of Hello, Boys and the original host of the G&L Comedy Fest (who now resides in London); Jeffrey Johns from Carolines On Broadway; Poppi Kramer, 2-Time MAC Award Winner from NBC's The Biggest Loser; Danny McWilliams from The Joey Reynolds Radio Show & The Original Funny Gay Males; and Jackie Monahan from LOGO's One Night Stand-Up & 2008 Time Out NY Joke of the Year Winner. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: JIM VAN SLYKE SALUTES NEIL SEDAKA AT THE BEECHMAN
MEMBER DISCOUNT $5: OFF THE COVER - SATURDAY NIGHT!
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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 March 7th at 8:00 pm; 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: 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 8th, 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.
Monday, January 12, 2009
I WENT TO A MARVELOUS PARTY - SORT OF
Now I can share a tale that has been heavy on my heart for several weeks. There are a small number of people who have, over the years, been a tremendous support to me, someone to share my innermost feelings with. Everyone needs a few friends like this, and I have been blessed with several. One of them is a Cynthia Crane. And each year Cynthia holds a fabulous post-holiday party at her lovely brownstone in Greenwich Village, and last night was the final one, at least at this space. The house is being put up for sale - not by choice but by necessity.
Almost exactly a month ago I got an e-mail from Cynthia that she and husband Ted Story were among those bilked by the infamous Bernie Madoff (pronounced "made off" as in "made off with the money"). For over 30 years, Mr. Madoff treated them like family - apparently he was a charming, friendly swindler. It is impossible to imagine what this must be like, and for weeks my love and prayers went out to this beloved couple. Her home was always open to all - many MAC committee meeting were held there when she was part of the MAC Board, her piano room was used by several as a rehearsal space over the years. And the annual party was a "must see and be seen" event for people in both cabaret and theater. I am not a "party person" and this was probably the only event of this type that I never missed.
Last night's event can be best be called "bittersweet" - festive with an undercurrent of sadness. The party started at noon and ended at midnight, and while I was only there for an hour or so, I was told that people kept arriving all day - one could hardly move in the main living room, center-pieced by a huge, decorated Christmas tree as well as an effigy of Mr. Madoff hanging alongside the staircase.
Our thoughts and prayers - along with the thoughts and prayers of the cabaret community - continue to go out on behalf of Cynthia & Ted as they leave the only home they have known since their marriage, and begin the task of "starting over." Mr. Madoff, meantime, after ruining the lives, hopes and dreams of so many, has continued to live in his luxurious seven-million dollar penthouse apartment, along with wife, servants and staff - a condition that one hopes will change today when he appears in court to answer to an attempt to dispose of several millions on dollars worth of jewelry and watches last week to family and friends, in defiance of court orders.
Almost exactly a month ago I got an e-mail from Cynthia that she and husband Ted Story were among those bilked by the infamous Bernie Madoff (pronounced "made off" as in "made off with the money"). For over 30 years, Mr. Madoff treated them like family - apparently he was a charming, friendly swindler. It is impossible to imagine what this must be like, and for weeks my love and prayers went out to this beloved couple. Her home was always open to all - many MAC committee meeting were held there when she was part of the MAC Board, her piano room was used by several as a rehearsal space over the years. And the annual party was a "must see and be seen" event for people in both cabaret and theater. I am not a "party person" and this was probably the only event of this type that I never missed.
Last night's event can be best be called "bittersweet" - festive with an undercurrent of sadness. The party started at noon and ended at midnight, and while I was only there for an hour or so, I was told that people kept arriving all day - one could hardly move in the main living room, center-pieced by a huge, decorated Christmas tree as well as an effigy of Mr. Madoff hanging alongside the staircase.
Our thoughts and prayers - along with the thoughts and prayers of the cabaret community - continue to go out on behalf of Cynthia & Ted as they leave the only home they have known since their marriage, and begin the task of "starting over." Mr. Madoff, meantime, after ruining the lives, hopes and dreams of so many, has continued to live in his luxurious seven-million dollar penthouse apartment, along with wife, servants and staff - a condition that one hopes will change today when he appears in court to answer to an attempt to dispose of several millions on dollars worth of jewelry and watches last week to family and friends, in defiance of court orders.
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