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).
NYC: 23RD ANNUAL MAC AWARDS AT B.B. KING BLUES CLUB
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will celebrate the 23rd Annual MAC Awards on Monday, May 18th at 7:30 pm at BB KING'S BLUES CLUB (237 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-997-4144 - ). Doors open at 6:00 pm. The show will be hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Nancy Witter. This year's performers/presenters include Polly Bergen (Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award), Klea Blackhurst, Tyne Daly, Karen Mason, Marilyn Maye, John McDaniel, Rex Reed, Steve Ross and Julie Wilson among others. Featured performers include John Bucchino, Brandon Cutrell, Jamie deRoy, Tony DeSare, Jenna Esposito, Tommy Femia, The Fabulous Pink Flamingos, Eric Michael Gillett, Tanya Holt, Lina Koutrakos, Angela LaGreca, Barry Levitt, Lorinda Lisitza, Sidney Myer, Georga Osborne, Christine Pedi, Poor Baby Bree, Ricky Ritzel, Spider Saloff and Anne Steele.
Taking part in a special tribute in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Motown and its contribution to expanding the American Songbook will be the 2009 MAC AWARD nominees for Best Male/Female Vocalist: Raissa Katona Bennett, Jenna Esposito, Terese Genecco, Julie Reyburn, Marcus Simeone, Kim Smith, Jonathan Whitton, and Michael Winther.
The 2009 MAC Awards will bestow the Board of Directors Award to Joey Reynolds and Myra Chanin of the JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW, who consistently promote Cabaret, Comedy and Jazz artists on the long running WOR Radio program. Also receiving the honor will be Eva Swan and Vocal Ease for bringing Broadway and Cabaret talent to hospitals, nursing homes and senior center for over a decade. The TimeOut New York Special Achievement Award will go to Poor Baby Bree.
Tickets are priced at $45, $75 and $125.
Taking part in a special tribute in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Motown and its contribution to expanding the American Songbook will be the 2009 MAC AWARD nominees for Best Male/Female Vocalist: Raissa Katona Bennett, Jenna Esposito, Terese Genecco, Julie Reyburn, Marcus Simeone, Kim Smith, Jonathan Whitton, and Michael Winther.
The 2009 MAC Awards will bestow the Board of Directors Award to Joey Reynolds and Myra Chanin of the JOEY REYNOLDS SHOW, who consistently promote Cabaret, Comedy and Jazz artists on the long running WOR Radio program. Also receiving the honor will be Eva Swan and Vocal Ease for bringing Broadway and Cabaret talent to hospitals, nursing homes and senior center for over a decade. The TimeOut New York Special Achievement Award will go to Poor Baby Bree.
Tickets are priced at $45, $75 and $125.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
DID YOU GO TO THE BISTRO AWARDS LAST NIGHT?
Please post you comments and reflections below. May take some time for comments to appear. Thanks. (appropriate & polite comments only, please)
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ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF PAUL ROBESON
On Sunday, May 3rd, 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, will feature the music of Paul Robeson. Some of the songs from his career that you will hear: "St. Louis Blues" (W. C. Handy); Shakespeare's Monologue from Othello; "Solitude"; of course, "Old Man River" (Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II) and "Going Home" And More! David will also present Robeson's Dramatic Testimony before the House Unamerican Activities Commitee as performed in Eric Bentley's play ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN? 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 .
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: JACK PLOTNICK & COLLEEN BALLINGER
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. On Thursday, April 30th, Seth's guests are actor/comedian Jack Plotnick and Colleen Ballinger (YouTube fave "Miranda"). 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! See: .
Monday, April 27, 2009
IT WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR BEFORE WE CAN MAKE THIS OFFER AGAIN!
Right now there is a super-bargain going on - 14 weeks of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership for the cost of 12! This is especially valuable for those who are not currently members. Current 2008-2009 memberships are valid through July 5th, 2009. But there are two special conditions coming up that might tempt a current member to renew now. $20 SILVER memberships have a special benefit - you can apply the $20 towards your first banner ad in the membership year (does not apply to side-bar ads). So, if you plan on running a banner in the next two months, its the same as getting a free membership. Same goes for GOLD members who get a 20% discount on all banner ad costs for the membership year - those currently at the SILVER level who already used their rebate and intend to run several banner ads in the next 14 months should check the math to see of the 20% of their planned expenditure is greater than $75.
Second good reason is that 2009-2010 members get a chance to purchase their tickets to our gala 19th Birthday Party in July in advance of non-2009-2010 members, and at a special discount. The Birthday shows usually sell out several weeks before the show. Five 2009-2010 memberships have already been sold. The new membership lists for the new year will be put up on the website over the weekend. Just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the website for details on various levels and benefits of membership - there is even a button at each level where you can join by credit card using PayPal.
Second good reason is that 2009-2010 members get a chance to purchase their tickets to our gala 19th Birthday Party in July in advance of non-2009-2010 members, and at a special discount. The Birthday shows usually sell out several weeks before the show. Five 2009-2010 memberships have already been sold. The new membership lists for the new year will be put up on the website over the weekend. Just click on the button marked JOIN HERE at the top of every page on the website for details on various levels and benefits of membership - there is even a button at each level where you can join by credit card using PayPal.
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
Sunday, April 26, 2009
FEATURED CABARET BENEFITS GET THEIR OWN DATEBOOK
I have started another special section - similar to the current section we have on the website promoting members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE who also are 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEES, but this time listing, in one place, all the FEATURED CABARET BENEFITS in the weeks to come. Currently we repeat all such benefits in every issue of the newsletter, but to save space, this will be discontinued, except for those benefit events that are also advertisers (write me about special banner ad rates for producers of benefits where 100% of the proceeds are given to a bone-fide charity - two such benefit producers are currently running banners on the website). Listings on the special page will be made at no cost - you don't need to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The special page will also be promoted on the HOME PAGE, in the regular DATEBOOK/DIARY, on the BLOG and also mentioned in every issue of the newsletter.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
CABARET FOLKS ON TWITTER YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
New in both the newsletter - with a follow up on the website, a special section featuring cabaret folks who you should follow on TWITTER (besides me ). These are performers I am following who provide pithy comments and news on a regular basis, and who will not inundate you with TWITS of a political, commercial or pornographic nature. Inclusion in this list will be made with the permission or at the request of the "twitee" and if you would like to be included, follow me on TWITTER just sign up as a follower and then send me a DIRECT MESSAGE with your request.
Oh, one more thing, if you request to be included I will review your recent postings to make sure that they meet the criteria above. Abuse of this offering will result in removal from the FREE website listing. (You don't have to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to be included, but of course that would be a nice gesture on your part.)
Oh, one more thing, if you request to be included I will review your recent postings to make sure that they meet the criteria above. Abuse of this offering will result in removal from the FREE website listing. (You don't have to be a member of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE to be included, but of course that would be a nice gesture on your part.)
NYC: ALGONQUIN SALON THIS SUNDAY: "THE FIRST TIME!"
THIS SERIES IS A 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE
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2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Mark Janas' Algonquin Salon usually takes place on Sunday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 pm in the lobby of THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). The Salon is a weekly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members in the lobby of the Algonquin Hotel. Salon Secretary Peter Napolitano reports that on Sunday, April 26th, guest co-host will be singer/songwriter Hector Coris who will lean an evening of material which is some kind of "first" for each performer: the first time you're singing it, the first song you've written or ever sang in public, or a song from your first show. Or it could be material that reminds you of a real-life first experience - your first date, your first summer in NY, etc. Hector chose this theme because on May 5th he will be premiering his first solo cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama. Remember, any material, on or off-theme, is always welcome at the Algonquin Salon. There is no cover and no minimum.
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2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Mark Janas' Algonquin Salon usually takes place on Sunday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 pm in the lobby of THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). The Salon is a weekly event in which singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members in the lobby of the Algonquin Hotel. Salon Secretary Peter Napolitano reports that on Sunday, April 26th, guest co-host will be singer/songwriter Hector Coris who will lean an evening of material which is some kind of "first" for each performer: the first time you're singing it, the first song you've written or ever sang in public, or a song from your first show. Or it could be material that reminds you of a real-life first experience - your first date, your first summer in NY, etc. Hector chose this theme because on May 5th he will be premiering his first solo cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama. Remember, any material, on or off-theme, is always welcome at the Algonquin Salon. There is no cover and no minimum.
ON RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": MUSIC OF CHARLES AZNAVOUR
On Sunday, April 26th, 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, will feature the music of Charles Aznavour. Some of the songs from his career that you will hear: "Le Temps" - recorded LIVE at CARNEGIE HALL; "She"; "You've Let Yourself Go"; "Yesterday When I Was Young" and "You And Me" and more! 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 .
NYC BULLETIN SERVICE TO BE DISCONTINUED ON JULY 5, 2009
Over 300 folks are currently subscribing to the special CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NYC BULLETIN SERVICE. But lately we have rarely found occasion to use the service, and our repeated offer to the NYC clubs and performers to use this method to announce show cancellations, etc. has met with few results. So, after July 5th, 2009 we will discontinue this service. We will post these special notices to our followers on TWITTER, announce them on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MESSAGE BOARD and post them on this CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
NYC: SETH'S CHATTERBOX: MR. BROADWAY WINNERS
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. On Thursday, April 23rd, Seth's guests are Frankie James Grande, Marty Thomas & Anthony Hollock - all winners of the 2009 Broadway Beauty Pageant. 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 !
METROPOLITAN ROOM NEARLY 3 YEARS OLD!
The METROPOLITAN ROOM will be celebrating its 3rd Anniversary (has it only been three years?) on Monday, May 11th. Billy Stitch, who opened the room with his show, has been booked for the 9:30 pm show. We're waiting for some kind of official press release on this. We give the folks at this venue a special salute, congratulations and a big thank you - the METROPOLITAN ROOM has been running a banner ad on CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE for nearly the entire time since it opened!
MAC POSTS NOMINATED SONG DOWNLOADS ON WEBSITE
All the songs nominated the SONG & SPECIAL MATERIAL sections of the ballot have now been posted for MAC voters to listen to on the MAC website (www.macnyc.com).
FESTIVAL ISSUE of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE THIS WEEKEND
We will be publishing a special FESTIVAL ISSUE of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE over the weekend. I have details on four huge cabaret related events coming up that simply won't fit in a regular newsletter: THE CABARET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE OF 2009 in Boston, May 1st through 3rd; 7TH ANNUAL ORLANDO CABARET FESTIVAL in Florida, May 1st through 17th; CABARET FEST 2009 in Provincetown, May 15th through 17th; and the ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL in Australia, June 5th through 20th. And I will drop in at the candy store down the street today to purchase a lottery ticket, hoping to win a few million so that I can go to every one of these events to report back. I figure, if God wants me to win, I only need buy one ticket!
THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S HAS CLOSED
THE REPRISE ROOM AT DILLON'S (245 West 54th Street, NYC ) has closed - Booking Manager (I guess we should say "former") Collette Black reports that last Friday she was told by the owners, without advance warning, that the club would be closing for one week to put in a new stage and that she should cancel the shows accordingly. She spent the weekend franticly rebooking the performances to other venues. But on Sunday night, a work crew arrived to take tables and chairs to auction and a sign saying "closed" was taped to the door. The 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINATE review "What's The Point?!?" scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. This is the second time that Collette has had a venue she was booking close without warning - the first was ROSE'S TURN where she handled the cabaret events for several years, and closed with just one week's notice two years ago.
Saturday, April 18, 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
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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.
2009 MAC AWARD SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL NOMINEE SHOWCASE!
2009 MAC AWARD SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL NOMINEE SHOWCASE!
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will hold a special SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL NOMINEE SHOWCASE on Saturday, April 18th at 3:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC [RESERVATION NUMBER BELOW]). The 2009 Nominees for Outstanding Song and Special Musical Material will be performed. Nominees are:
SONG
"Running" (Adam Gwon)
"Change In Me" (Carol Hall)
"Come Home" (Mark Janas & Peter Napolitano)
"Right Here, Right Now" (Paul Rolnick & Jim Papoulis)
"Living Without Love" (Jason Wynn)
SPECIAL MUSICAL MATERIAL
"This is MY Birthday" (Carol Hall)
"Leaky Ceiling" (Sharon Kenny)
"The Olives of Regret" (Nicholas Levin)
"The Mess" (Ryan Scott Oliver)
"You May Have a Problem" (Dan Page, John Domurad, Michele Page)
FREE FOR MAC MEMBERS ($10, guests and non-members)
NO MINIMUMS! Cash bar available!
RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED - SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or email RSVP@MACNYC.com
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) will hold a special SONG/SPECIAL MATERIAL NOMINEE SHOWCASE on Saturday, April 18th at 3:30 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC [RESERVATION NUMBER BELOW]). The 2009 Nominees for Outstanding Song and Special Musical Material will be performed. Nominees are:
SONG
"Running" (Adam Gwon)
"Change In Me" (Carol Hall)
"Come Home" (Mark Janas & Peter Napolitano)
"Right Here, Right Now" (Paul Rolnick & Jim Papoulis)
"Living Without Love" (Jason Wynn)
SPECIAL MUSICAL MATERIAL
"This is MY Birthday" (Carol Hall)
"Leaky Ceiling" (Sharon Kenny)
"The Olives of Regret" (Nicholas Levin)
"The Mess" (Ryan Scott Oliver)
"You May Have a Problem" (Dan Page, John Domurad, Michele Page)
FREE FOR MAC MEMBERS ($10, guests and non-members)
NO MINIMUMS! Cash bar available!
RESERVATIONS APPRECIATED - SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or email RSVP@MACNYC.com
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
CABARET IN THE PARK CHANGES TO THURSDAY THE 16th
Hi Friends:
Due to impending, nasty weather, we are officially using the rain date, April 16th, for the first Concert At Tudor City Greens. 6 pm, in the North Park. Please spread the word and come out and enjoy the first real day of spring feeling weather we'll have!
Love and Light,
Raissa
Due to impending, nasty weather, we are officially using the rain date, April 16th, for the first Concert At Tudor City Greens. 6 pm, in the North Park. Please spread the word and come out and enjoy the first real day of spring feeling weather we'll have!
Love and Light,
Raissa
Monday, April 13, 2009
NYC: THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS RETURN
2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Raissa Katona Bennett hosts an amazing array of Broadway and cabaret artists as THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS has its 2009 Spring Launch at Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) on Wednesday, April 15th starting at 6:00 pm. Scheduled to appear are Candy Benge, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Hector Coris, Scott Coulter, Richard Cramer, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Jenna Esposito, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Eric Michael Gillett, Rob Langeder, Rosemary Loar, Roger Mapes, Tanya Moberly, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Karen Oberlin, Sarah Rice, Maureen Taylor, Tom Vaughn, and 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Lennie Watts. Musical directors are David Caldwell, 2009 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Mark Janas, Steven Ray Watkins, and Bill Zeffiro. The show is free and open to the public, with an opportunity given to support the park conservancy with a donation. The show will be followed by a post-concert gathering at 925 CAFE & COCKTAIL LOUNGE (800 Second Avenue, NYC) where you can mix and mingle with the performers and help support Tudor City Green Park (925 Lounge will donate a percentage of bar sales to the park conservancy).
CABARET VIDEOS ADDED TO THE CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE
As a benefit of membership, each year CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members are MAC AWARD NOMINEES and who have upcoming performances are listed on a special page on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE. Now those who have videos on YouTube can now also have their video posted on another special page on the website - especially helpful for those who do not have shows in the near future and/or live out of town. Links to both pages are on the opening (home) page in the BREAKING NEWS section. A link to the list of ALL nominees for 2009 MAC AWARD can also be found in that section, with notations for which performers have videos available.
ONLINE RESERVATIONS? WORK STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE
I am a firm believer in the power of the internet, but I have yet to be convinced of the advisability of "online" reservations, rather than dealing with a "live" person. One performer reported recently that the online system at a club where their show was presented last month was reporting the show as "sold out" when apparently only a dozen or so reservations had been made. There have also been rumors, but no hard evidence, that reservations are being made as a joke or a prank using the online systems - with legit reservations turned away. I always advise everyone to make a reservation to a show - but now I might caution you that the online systems are not 100% reliable. Try the old fashioned method, where available, of calling the venue directly when they are open for business when making your reservation.
Computers - and the people who run them - can make mistakes. I found this out the other day when looking up a neighborhood restaurant in one of those usually quite reliable online restaurant guides, and it was listed as OUT OF BUSINESS. Well the place is just around the block from me, and has been open for at least the two-plus years I have been living here.
Computers - and the people who run them - can make mistakes. I found this out the other day when looking up a neighborhood restaurant in one of those usually quite reliable online restaurant guides, and it was listed as OUT OF BUSINESS. Well the place is just around the block from me, and has been open for at least the two-plus years I have been living here.
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