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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.
Friday, March 13, 2009
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.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
TIPS FOR CABARET PERFORMERS:
A good cabaret performer will make sure that nothing that is said, sung or done will distract from presenting an effective and enjoyable performance. This includes a tasteful and appropriate wardrobe, non-distracting lighting design, and good behavior (no mugging allowed) by other performers and musicians sharing the stage with you.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": LIZA & BLOSSOM
On Sunday, March 15th, EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.2600.com/offthehook/hot2.ram, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm and hosted by David Kenney, feature the music of Liza Minnelli. Some of the songs from her career that you will hear: "A Quiet Thing", "Let's Make A Date" (in duet with Johnny Rodgers), Peter Allen's "Simon", "Lonely Feet" (Jerome Kern / Oscar Hammerstein Ii), "But The World Goes 'Round", "Cabaret", "Theme From New York, New York" and "What Makes A Man" and more. David will also continue a Celebration of the Music of Blossom Dearie. Here are some of your requests: "My Attorney Bernie", "Bruce", "Bye, Bye Country Boy", "I Don't Remember", "Dusty Springfield", "Touch The Hand Of Love" Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. For more information contact: oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are also invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ . For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ .
NYC: FREE SAMPLE CLASS DAY AT SINGERS' FORUM
THE SINGERS' FORUM (49 West 24th Street, NYC - 4th Fl. - 212-366-0541 - http://www.singersforum.org/ ) will host a Free Sample Class Day on Sunday, March 15th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm offering free abbreviated sample classes of several of their Spring courses. There is no fee and no pre-registration required. Teachers attending include: Lennie Watts and Steven Ray Watkins, Eric Michael Gillett, Elizabeth Russo, Jerome Harmann-Hardeman, Vicki Stuart and Teri Ralston. Free Consultations will be held all afternoon, and as an added bonus, if you sign up for a full session of a group class on March 15th, you'll save 10% off the class fee.
NYC: CORIS OF DISAPPROVAL: THE SONGS OF HECTOR CORIS
As part of The Shortened Attention Span Festival at THE PLAYERS THEATRE (115 Macdougal Street, NYC), Dominic Sheahan Stahl, Angela Shultz and Jonathan Whitton start in a mini-revue of the songs of Hector Coris on Thursday through Saturday, March 12th through 14th at 8:00 pm and on Sunday, March 15th at 3:00 pm. The show has as director Hector Coris and musical director Brett Kristofferson. Tickets are $18.
ON CABLE: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS TV SHOW MOVES TO A NEW TIME
Starting on Sunday, March 29th, "Jamie deRoy & friends" will move from every other Tuesday at 4:00 pm to every other Sunday at 7:30 pm. In NYC, the show will be aired on MNN-Time Warner on Channel 56 and on RCN on Channel 83. In other areas, check you local cable listings for time and channel. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause Video. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/ . The final Tuesday at 4:00 pm shows on Time Warner, Channel 67 and RCN, Channel 85 were on March 10th.
TIPS FOR CABARET PERFORMERS:
Cabaret publications - including CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - are always looking for things to write about. Don't overlook anyone when preparing your publicity mailing list. You local cabaret organization should have one available for you - another great reason for joining - and the venue you perform that should also be able to provide you one. Just be sure that your press release is complete without being overwhelming.
Monday, March 9, 2009
LAST CHANCE FOR GALA TICKETS IS MONDAY 3/09 AT MIDNIGHT
There are a few seats left for tomorrow night's MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN - two additional tickets were sold this morning and I have 2 inquiries, so by the time you read this it may be a sell-out. If you still want to come, I need your order before midnight tonight! No tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the show - too complicated. Send me a note at once at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com
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!
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: CANCELLED - SETH OFF TO THE BIG EASY
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. This week Thursday, March 12th, Seth's off to perform at LE CHAT NOIR in New Orleans. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS!
ON CABLE: JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS TV SHOW MOVES TO A NEW TIME
Starting on Sunday, March 29th, "Jamie deRoy & friends" will move from every other Tuesday at 4:00 pm to every other Sunday at 7:30 pm. In NYC, the show will be aired on MNN-Time Warner on Channel 56 and on RCN on Channel 83. In other areas, check you local cable listings for time and channel. The show is produced by Jamie deRoy & friends, inc. and directed by Barry Kleinbort. Taped and Edited by Applause Video. For details see http://www.jamiederoy.com/ . The final Tuesday at 4:00 pm shows on Time Warner, Channel 67 and RCN, Channel 85 will be on March 10th.
ANOTHER TIP FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
: Giving a "trade" discount to your show? Be sure to make the person seating the room aware of this fact before the show - and explain exactly what the discount is and to whom it should be given (even if you have already explained this when you booked the room).
A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR AN OLD NEW YORKER
Another first: I have lived in the NYC area all but 6 of my nearly 70 years of life, and for the past 35 years in one of the 5 boroughs (plus Jersey City). But last week Friday night, for the first time in all those years, I was delayed by someone jumping in front of a train in the station I was catching a train at. Fortunately the jumper (a very troubled man who had walked away from a psychological treatment center) was on the downtown local track, while I was across the station on the uptown track, but they had to shut off the power to all the tracks completely for about 40 minutes while the firemen and rescue worked could do their thing (they originally announced 15 minutes, so I stayed put). But that made me about 20 minutes late for Jim VanSlyke's show at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN. I am rarely late, but I guess I had a good excuse this time.
BLAME IT ON THE MOON
They say that the night of a full moon is a good time to complete projects if you wish them to be successful. Well, Tuesday, March 10th, the night of our gala there also happens to be a full moon - a really good omen. It also happens to be the anniversary of my subway-stairway fall four years ago that knocked me out of commission for several months - including my only overnight stay in a hospital since the day I was born, and my first ever medicare claim (I turned 65 and was eligible just 9 months earlier). I wonder if that date was a full moon? Google, anyone?
TIPS FOR CABARET PERFORMERS
Giving a "trade" discount to your show? Please be sure to tell those who might take advantage of the discount to alert the host when you are seated, and the staff person taking your order of this. It will save time and confusion at the end of the show when your get your bill. This is especially true if credit cards are involved. If they don't speak up at the start, they may not get the discount at the end.
Friday, March 6, 2009
CAST CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH 10th GALA
GREAT NEWS! The family emergency that caused Kristy Cates (Broadway's Elphaba and part of original WICKED cast) to drop out of our MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA was solved earlier than expected and Kristy will indeed be appearing in our show. She will join her "stand in" Laura Dekkers Langham (Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway production of THE WOMEN IN WHITE as well as David Friedman's LISTEN TO MY HEART: THE SONGS OF DAVID FRIEDMAN) in singing the 2008 MEMBERS CHOICE BEST CABARET SONG, David Friedman's LISTEN TO MY HEART.
Tom Stajmiger is producing the show and the MC/host is 2009 NY Nightlife Award winner Brandon Cutrell. And another award winner, Tracy Stark is our Musical Director. And you as a member has a part in three of the numbers/performers.
The two "debut" winners of the recent CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE poll, Sarah Rice and Ben Cherry, will be featured, plus another another cabaret newcomer, Antonio Edwards. Sarah Rice, who Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince chose to become part of musical theatre history when she was cast as the original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET on Broadway, made her first cabaret appearance in 2008. Michigan native Ben Cherry made his cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in January 2008, for which he received rave reviews. Antonio Edwards recently made his cabaret debut at THE TRIAD in his one man show "Love, Life & Empowerment."
In addition to Kristy and Laura, other performers in the show are multi award winner (MAC - NY Nightlife) Natalie Douglas; Metro Star winner Anne Steele (who just completed a sold-out run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM; Chicago favorite and cabaret star Joan Curto; Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee and Broadway/Cabaret favorite Sally Mayes; and the MAC Award winning, cabaret/jazz performer and recording artist Jack Donahue.
Of course, as with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.
Tickets are just $20 for members, and as a member you can take along a second non-member at the member price! Just click here: TICKETSl. Send me a note if you prefer not to use PayPal and I will hold your reservations and you can pay by check or cash at the show.
Ticket price does not include the $15 food/drink minimum set by the venue. All tickets must be ordered online - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.
The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH gala is sponsored in part by
Les Michaels' LIFE IS A CABARET Newsletter
Ron Squeri
Kitty Skrobela of MIRANDA MUSIC
Jim Van Slyke
Marty Geiger
Geri Malino
Raissa Katona Bennett
Colette Black of THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S
Tom Stajmiger is producing the show and the MC/host is 2009 NY Nightlife Award winner Brandon Cutrell. And another award winner, Tracy Stark is our Musical Director. And you as a member has a part in three of the numbers/performers.
The two "debut" winners of the recent CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS' CHOICE poll, Sarah Rice and Ben Cherry, will be featured, plus another another cabaret newcomer, Antonio Edwards. Sarah Rice, who Stephen Sondheim and Harold Prince chose to become part of musical theatre history when she was cast as the original Johanna in SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET on Broadway, made her first cabaret appearance in 2008. Michigan native Ben Cherry made his cabaret debut at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM in January 2008, for which he received rave reviews. Antonio Edwards recently made his cabaret debut at THE TRIAD in his one man show "Love, Life & Empowerment."
In addition to Kristy and Laura, other performers in the show are multi award winner (MAC - NY Nightlife) Natalie Douglas; Metro Star winner Anne Steele (who just completed a sold-out run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM; Chicago favorite and cabaret star Joan Curto; Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominee and Broadway/Cabaret favorite Sally Mayes; and the MAC Award winning, cabaret/jazz performer and recording artist Jack Donahue.
Of course, as with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.
Tickets are just $20 for members, and as a member you can take along a second non-member at the member price! Just click here: TICKETSl. Send me a note if you prefer not to use PayPal and I will hold your reservations and you can pay by check or cash at the show.
Ticket price does not include the $15 food/drink minimum set by the venue. All tickets must be ordered online - the LAURIE BEECHMAN is not accepting reservations for this show and no tickets will be sold at the door on the night of the event.
The MARCH IS CABARET MONTH gala is sponsored in part by
Les Michaels' LIFE IS A CABARET Newsletter
Ron Squeri
Kitty Skrobela of MIRANDA MUSIC
Jim Van Slyke
Marty Geiger
Geri Malino
Raissa Katona Bennett
Colette Black of THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S
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.
HOLE-O-MATIC RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX THIS SATURDAY
DISCOUNT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS - ASK AT THE DOOR
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a working holiday cruise 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 - ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting this week Saturday, March 7th and 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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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a working holiday cruise 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 - ) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting this week Saturday, March 7th and 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).
Thursday, March 5, 2009
NYC: AFTER PARTY WITH GUEST NICK BLAEMIRE & MORE
At THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Fridays at 10:30 pm, Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress host AFTER PARTY, a free-wheeling open-mic with guest stars from Broadway and Cabaret, Ray Fellman at the piano and others serving up drinks and taking turns at the mic. Guest performers from Broadway, off-Broadway and cabaret drop by each week to sing, chat and join in the fun. No cover, no minimum. Singer/dancers invited at all times - you can hang out at the bar, at a table or even on stage. This week's guests are Cry-Baby and Glory Days' Nick Blaemire plus several special surprise guests to celebrate the birthday of nightlife icon Kenny Holcomb. Kat Sherrell will be at the piano.
NYC: METROPOLITAN ROOM INAUGURATES OPEN-MIC PIANO BAR
Piano bar and open mic returns to Chelsea and THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) on Friday & Saturday nights from 11:30 pm in the cabaret room. This Friday, David Shenton will be on the piano and Erik James takes over the keyboard on Saturdays. There is no cover, just a 2-beverage minimum.
NYC: 10TH ANNIVERSARY G&L STAND-UP & MUSICAL COMEDY FEST!
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.
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: PAUL GEMIGNANI & DERIN ALTAY
Seth Rudetsky's BROADWAY CHATTERBOX at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) is usually presented on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. This week Thursday, February 26th, Seth's guests are Tony Award-winning musical director/conductor Paul Gemignani and his wife, actress Derin Altay. Seth's weekly interview show always features stars, soon-to-be stars and folks behind the scenes of the musical theater stage - for just a $10 cover - 2-drink minimum. Best of all, all proceeds from the cover go to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS !
YOU READ IT HERE FIRST DEPARTMENT
"Poole Party!" hosted by Ron Poole, returns to DON'T TELL MAMA on Saturday, April 4th at 8:30 pm. Already scheduled to appear are: Nancy McGraw, Maureen Kelley Stewart, Sidney Myer, Ophira Eisenberg and Bob Oliff and more surprises. You can make your reservations right now - $15 cover, 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
ROB LESTER HOSPITALIZED
Thoughts and prayers go out to friend and fellow cabaret writer Rob Lester who had to go back into the hospital for a third time and might be needing an operation (this news item is two days old, so things might have changed).
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