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MEMBERS' CHOICE FAVORITES FINAL RESULTS
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FEMALE VOCALIST
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1. Barbara Cook
2. Marilyn Maye
3. Baby Jane Dexter
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MALE VOCALIST
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1. Lennie Watts
2. Eric Michael Gillett & Miles Phillips (tie)
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FEMALE DEBUT
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1. Sarah Rice
2. Deb Berman
3. Christine Bianco
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MALE DEBUT
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1. Ben Cherry
2. Stearns Matthews
3. Geoff Stoner
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MUSICAL / COMEDY DUO OR GROUP
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1. 'Bout This Time Each Year (Lennie Watts, Scott Coulter & Steven Ray Watkins)
2. The Pleasure of Your Company (Karen Oberlin & Miles Phillips)
3. What's The Point?! (Hector Coris, Patrick Garrigan, Eadie Scott)
Details and more information in Monday's CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE newsletter.
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Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
SPECIAL ISSUE TO MEMBERS GOES OUT ON FRIDAY
The third issue of our special "members only" CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE SPECIAL EDITION will be sent out on Friday, February 6th and will include the final count on our recent MEMBERS' CHOICE BEST PERFORMERS OF 2008 poll which ended on January 31st. We will be announcing the winners here on the blog after the e-mails go out. Thanks to all members who took part in the voting - 174 members voted out of the total membership on 1/31 of 386.
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.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
MEMBERS' CHOICE DEBUT VOTE STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL
AS OF WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009
I just added in the latest ballots for the MEMBERS' CHOICE 2008 FAVORITE PERFORMER poll, and the results are pretty much the same as before - with the poll closing at midnight on Saturday, January 31 and still 100 or so more votes possible (if everyone takes part).
In the FEMALE DEBUT section, five nominees are within 3 votes of each other.
In the MALE DEBUTE section, a leader seems to be developing but still only 7 votes separate the top five.
And the DUO/GROUP vote actually is in a 3-way dead heat!
The MALE & FEMALE VOCALIST contests are nearly decided however, barring a last minute rush of votes. As I mentioned, Barbara Cook has been taken out of the list into a separate category since now her total is about 20 ahead of the second place FEMALE VOCALIST. There are three other strong candidates with one pulling ahead of the pack. In the MALE VOCALIST section a clear winner is emerging as well - but two others are still within striking distance.
So, if you have not sent in your ballot yet, you can make a real impact on the outcome in both categories. Voting ends March 31st - MEMBERS ONLY.
I just added in the latest ballots for the MEMBERS' CHOICE 2008 FAVORITE PERFORMER poll, and the results are pretty much the same as before - with the poll closing at midnight on Saturday, January 31 and still 100 or so more votes possible (if everyone takes part).
In the FEMALE DEBUT section, five nominees are within 3 votes of each other.
In the MALE DEBUTE section, a leader seems to be developing but still only 7 votes separate the top five.
And the DUO/GROUP vote actually is in a 3-way dead heat!
The MALE & FEMALE VOCALIST contests are nearly decided however, barring a last minute rush of votes. As I mentioned, Barbara Cook has been taken out of the list into a separate category since now her total is about 20 ahead of the second place FEMALE VOCALIST. There are three other strong candidates with one pulling ahead of the pack. In the MALE VOCALIST section a clear winner is emerging as well - but two others are still within striking distance.
So, if you have not sent in your ballot yet, you can make a real impact on the outcome in both categories. Voting ends March 31st - MEMBERS ONLY.
Monday, January 19, 2009
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
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
Saturday, January 17, 2009
MEMBERS' CHOICE BALLOTS SHOW FAVORITES & MORE
Trying to tally up the ballots on the MEMBERS' CHOICE FAVORITE PERFORMERS OF 2008 received to date (about half of our 380 members have voted so far) took a lot longer than expected - especially the MALE & FEMAL VOCALIST categories, where, because of the large number of nominees, voters were asked to choose three names. Unfortunately, I had to toss out four ballots because only one name was chosen.
I am not going to give exact numbers but here are some results so far.
FEMALE VOCALIST:
Barbara Cook, not unexpectedly, has a long lead and will be difficult to catch. In fact I will place her in a separate category for the purposes of this poll - I am certain she would not mind.
Raissa Katonah Bennett, Baby Jane Dexter, Terese Genecco, Lina Koutrakos, Laurie Krauz, Sue Matsuki, Marilyn Maye, Amanda McBroom, Karen Oberlin and Julie Reyburn are all bunched for second - only 4 votes separate highest from lowest. And another 4 names are tied - just 1 vote behind the pack.
MALE VOCALIST:
Lennie Watts is clearly the leader here, but less than 10 votes behind Watts is a crowded bunch (3 votes apart from each other) made up of Eric Michael Gillett, Miles Phillips and Marcus Simeone. And another bunch, only a few votes back from that trio are Sam Harris, Russ Lorenson, Barry Lloyd, Martin Vidnovic, Jonathan Whitton and Jason Wynne in a virtual tie.
Now I have to start a new piece of paper and tally the Debut and Duo categories.
Stay tuned.
At this point, every vote counts. Be sure to send in your ballot. Voting ends March 31st - MEMBERS ONLY.
I am not going to give exact numbers but here are some results so far.
FEMALE VOCALIST:
Barbara Cook, not unexpectedly, has a long lead and will be difficult to catch. In fact I will place her in a separate category for the purposes of this poll - I am certain she would not mind.
Raissa Katonah Bennett, Baby Jane Dexter, Terese Genecco, Lina Koutrakos, Laurie Krauz, Sue Matsuki, Marilyn Maye, Amanda McBroom, Karen Oberlin and Julie Reyburn are all bunched for second - only 4 votes separate highest from lowest. And another 4 names are tied - just 1 vote behind the pack.
MALE VOCALIST:
Lennie Watts is clearly the leader here, but less than 10 votes behind Watts is a crowded bunch (3 votes apart from each other) made up of Eric Michael Gillett, Miles Phillips and Marcus Simeone. And another bunch, only a few votes back from that trio are Sam Harris, Russ Lorenson, Barry Lloyd, Martin Vidnovic, Jonathan Whitton and Jason Wynne in a virtual tie.
Now I have to start a new piece of paper and tally the Debut and Duo categories.
Stay tuned.
At this point, every vote counts. Be sure to send in your ballot. Voting ends March 31st - MEMBERS ONLY.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR MEMBERS' CHOICE 2008 FAVORITE PERFORMER ANNOUNCED
CLICK ON THE HEADLINE ABOVE TO SEE THE NOMINEES
Monday, December 29, 2008
LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (MEMBERS TAKE NOTE)
Last Call for Nominations: All 2008-2009 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members are reminded to nominate their choices for the best performances/performers during the past year - from December 1, 2007 through November 30th, 2008 - by Wednesday, December 31st midnight. This is an INTERNATIONAL poll - not limited to the USA - not limited to the NYC club scene. The only rules are that the performance/performer be nominated by a current member and the nominating member must have attended the show of the performer nominated. The performer nominated does not need to be a 2008-2009 member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.) The balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll. More details on the website - there's a link to the nomination rules and a nominating form on the opening page. Nominations received as of this morning are listed on the website as well.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERS' CHOICE PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR 2008
Its time for another MEMBERS' CHOICE POLL, and this time we are inviting all 2008-2009 members to nominate their choices for the best performances/performers during the past year - from December 1, 2007 through November 30th, 2008. This is an INTERNATIONAL poll - not limited to the USA - not limited to the NYC club scene. The only rules are that the performance/performer be nominated by a current member and the nominating member must have attended the show of the performer nominated. The performer nominated does not need to be a 2008-2009 member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (but, of course, that would be nice).
There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.)
There is a link to the Nominations Rules page on the home (index) page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, and nominations need to be entered on the nominations form to be admissible. Nominations will be accepted until midnight, December 31st - the balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll.
The MALE & FEMALE DEBUT winners will be invited to perform at our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH show on March 10th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER.
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 2-WEEK RUN OF A SUPERSIZE BANNER ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - banner must run before December 1, 2009.
More details on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
HUGS
STU
There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.)
There is a link to the Nominations Rules page on the home (index) page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, and nominations need to be entered on the nominations form to be admissible. Nominations will be accepted until midnight, December 31st - the balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll.
The MALE & FEMALE DEBUT winners will be invited to perform at our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH show on March 10th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER.
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 2-WEEK RUN OF A SUPERSIZE BANNER ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - banner must run before December 1, 2009.
More details on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website.
HUGS
STU
Thursday, December 4, 2008
NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR
MEMBERS' CHOICE PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR 2008
Its time for another MEMBERS' CHOICE POLL, and this time we are inviting all 2008-2009 members to nominate their choices for the best performances/performers during the past year - from December 1, 2007 through November 30th, 2008. This is an INTERNATIONAL poll - not limited to the USA - not limited to the NYC club scene. The only rules are that the performance/performer be nominated by a current member and the nominating member must have attended the show of the performer nominated. The performer nominated does not need to be a 2008-2009 member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (but, of course, that would be nice).
There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.)
There is a link to the Nominations Rules page on the home (index) page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, and nominations need to be entered on the nominations form to be admissible. Nominations will be accepted until midnight, December 31st - the balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll.
The MALE & FEMALE DEBUT winners will be invited to perform at our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH show on March 10th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER.
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 2-WEEK RUN OF A SUPERSIZE BANNER ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - banner must run before December 1, 2009.
More details on the website.
HUGS
STU
MEMBERS' CHOICE PERFORMERS OF THE YEAR 2008
Its time for another MEMBERS' CHOICE POLL, and this time we are inviting all 2008-2009 members to nominate their choices for the best performances/performers during the past year - from December 1, 2007 through November 30th, 2008. This is an INTERNATIONAL poll - not limited to the USA - not limited to the NYC club scene. The only rules are that the performance/performer be nominated by a current member and the nominating member must have attended the show of the performer nominated. The performer nominated does not need to be a 2008-2009 member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (but, of course, that would be nice).
There are only 5 categories - Female & Male Vocalist, Female & Male Debut, and Musical and/or Comedy Duo or Group. These categories may be sub-divided if we receive a large number of nominees in a certain category (i.e. Female/Male Jazz, Female/Male Major, etc.)
There is a link to the Nominations Rules page on the home (index) page of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website, and nominations need to be entered on the nominations form to be admissible. Nominations will be accepted until midnight, December 31st - the balloting will take place in January - the winners announced in February. REMEMBER: You must be a member to nominate and vote in this poll.
The MALE & FEMALE DEBUT winners will be invited to perform at our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH show on March 10th at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER.
ALL WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 2-WEEK RUN OF A SUPERSIZE BANNER ON THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE - banner must run before December 1, 2009.
More details on the website.
HUGS
STU
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