CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II - BLOG EDITION

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MORE "HERE & THERE" PART II
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2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE memberships are now available. This new year I can't think of anyone who won't be able to afford a CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE membership, since memberships start at just $5! (you must use PayPal if your membership is in the $5-$19 range, since my bank gets a little irritated if I deposit too many small checks).

All members get listed on the website with a link to their website, MySpace & Twitter URLS:
$5 - $19 - SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP (basic discount card for shows offering discounts to members - see below)

All the following levels get a free CD Sale page on the website, free YouTube video link, free Blog link, etc.)
$20 - $49 - SILVER MEMBERSHIP (refunded towards banner ads)
$50 - GOLD MEMBERSHIP (instead of $75 - 15% discount on banners ads)
$100 - CRYSTAL MEMBERSHIP (new level - 25% discount on banners ads)
$250 - PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP (instead of $500 - 30% discount on banner ads)
$500 - DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP (instead of $1000 - 50% discount on banner ads)
$1000 - DIAMOND SELECT MEMBERSHIP (comes with 2 FREE tickets to our next annual Birthday Party plus 6 free weeks of SUPER-SIZE BANNER ads)

All benefits for each level of membership are on the website - just click on the JOIN HERE button at the top of every page. 2010-2011 Membership cards will start going out on May 5th (2010) and will be valid through July 5th, 2011.

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We already have close to fifty 2010-2011 CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE members! You see, in addition to several folks who signed up the past few days, about 35 members of the now discontinued CABARET FOR SENIORS program are still eligible to receiver their free 2009-2010 membership extension for 2010-2011! All members who received the free extensions have been notified - and warned to ignore the many "reminders to renew" that we will be sending out to members and subscribers while we update our database to reflect renewals. We are also awarding extended 2009-2010 memberships to anyone who joined after April 1, 2010 (which happens to be just 2 people).

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Its one of those days when the wallet is empty but the air is aglow with anticipation. There's money in the pipeline (over $1300 in receivables/promises/pledges) but there seems to be a kink in the pipe somewhere - and that's ok as long as the kink is straightened out by Friday when the rent is due. Maybe my mailbox will include some good news today.

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We're working on a few new things - getting the website reorganized for the new membership year, tuning up some pages, and even adding new features to our CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG - http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ . We received a review of Mary Forster Conklin's recent show at the METROPOLITAN ROOM and it was so interesting and well written, I decided to post it on the blog (we're able to add photos easily now). Check it out -as well as the other items on that special site.

We add new items to the blog daily - including our choices of great cabaret shows of the day. And if you follow on TWITTER - http://twitter.com/cabarethotline - you will be notified each time something is added.

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Our Cape Cod pal Joni Rapp wrote up a report on the recent PROVINCETOWN CABARET FEST for another website and now sent a new report to us for use on our website, including a lot of photos. We're creating a special page for this report and adding a special section for all cabaret festivals (up to now we've been combining them with the Award events. Takes a little extra work but hopefully you'll be able to find news, reviews and reports on all these grand and exciting events from around the world. Stay tuned.

Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

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See a show or two this week! Visit our websites! Run a banner or sidebar ad! Now - more than ever - cabaret (and CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE) needs your support. Every day, in every way, we're promoting cabaret!

Look for more news on the website ( http://www.cabarethotlineonline.com/ ), on the blog ( http://cabarethotlineonline.blogspot.com/ ) and updates, picks & reminders on TWITTER ( http://twitter.com/cabarethotline ).

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And that's just about the way it was. I still have a lot more to tell you about but we've run out of space so the rest will have to wait until Thursday's issue.

Thanks for your support of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE!

Hugs & Stuff,

STU

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HERE & THERE - PART I - BLOG EDITION

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HERE & THERE - PART I
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I love putting these newsletters together twice a week - and I hope that you all at least glance through the listings as see the variety of shows, the number of talented performers, and the many locations and venues where the art of cabaret is presented and performed.

Check out a few of the show listings for Melbourne's BUTTERFLY CLUB, for example. As a cabaret fan, I almost am tempted to retire there some day (if I ever decide to retire). Or see what the folks in the Chicago area are cooking up - they only have a few venues to perform in compared to NYC, so they have to be especially creative.

At the same time, I'm a little concerned about the lack of cabaret news from some parts of the USA where cabaret seemed to thrive just a year or so ago. I understand that the economy is still in the tank and the near 10% unemployment is a drag, but just like those pesky dandelions on the lawn, cabaret always seems to resurrect itself in times like these.

And I'm doing my best to help!

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If you're in the Los Angeles area, just a reminder that the "last call" for live auditions for The Art of Cabaret - Master Classes in Song Performance this summer at the THE PERRY-MANSFIELD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL & CAMP (40755 RCR 36 Steamboat Springs, CO - 970-879-7125 - http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ ) the week of August 23rd through 30th is tonight - Monday, April 26th. Call 1-800-430-2787 right away to arrange your audition. See the website at http://www.perry-mansfield.org/ for details. I've heard a lot of great things about this program. One of my best pals Sue Matsuki is still all aglow about attending this camp a few years ago and another graduate, Gretchen Reinhagen, uses the camp in all her publicity materials and actually was inspired to create her Nightlife Award winning show about Kaye Ballard (last performance this Saturday, May 1st at the METROPOLITAN ROOM. See details in the next section.

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So you write a song. You record the song. Great, yes? Well, how about these apples (to quote Gretchen): Boston-area based singer/songwriter Krisanthi Pappas just received the great news that a song that she wrote, One Slow Dance A Day, will be making its PRIME TIME television debut on a new TV show called PARENTHOOD on NBC - airing on this Tuesday's episode, April 27th (10:00 pm EST). She's singing the track with her band (Bill Duffy on piano, Steve Skop on bass, John DiSanto on drums and John Payne on tenor sax). More details at http://www.nbc.com/parenthood/about/

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Spring is here - and concerts in the park can't be far behind. Broadway and cabaret performer Raissa Katona Bennett (Phantom of the Opera, Chess) hosts an amazing array of Broadway and cabaret artists as THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS has its 2010 Spring Launch at Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) on Wednesday, May 5th at 6:00 pm. All the details including performers in the listings below.

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It's nearly all over but the counting. There's been a sudden drop in promotional email and new show notices around here because the voting for this year's MAC AWARD winners is nearly over. Believe me, some nominees took the "overkill" route. sometimes sending daily invites to their shows. I'm glad that's over - see next item:

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ATTENTION MAC MMBERS: Please be sure to mail in your completed MAC Award ballots so they are received by tomorrow - April 27th (which means, I guess, delivery by messenger). Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. PLUS, after today - Monday, April 26th - MAC AWARD show tickets will no longer be available by mail and may only be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101011 . Your tickets will be held at "Will Call" at BB KINGS for pickup the night of the show (the $75 Silver level tickets are sold out.

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ATTENTION CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS: Did you send back your 2010 MAC AWARD STRAW POLL contest entry yet? DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MAY 2nd. Remember, the straw poll is really a contest and not a vote. Just mark your ballot with the folks you predict to win in each category and send it back. The person(s) who most accurately predicts the most winners will be awarded a set of 6 cabaret CDs (the award will be divided if more than one winner results.) We are only balloting on the top categories. If you need a new entry form, let me know.

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It's raining again today in NYC - you know what they say about April Showers (I actually was hoping all that rain in March would mean fewer showers in April, but I guess not). It's supposed to continue through Wednesday at least.

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Something new has been added to the roster of ad styles on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website - Super HomePage Sidebar Ads. They're actually the same size as the SUPER SIDEBAR ads that appear on over 2600 of the 6000 pages on the website, but appear only on 50 or so most popular pages. They are so new I haven't had a chance to include then in the ADVERTISING INFO page yet. The first one appears right now on the website - check it out. Regular HomePage sidebar ads are $25 per week (2 week minimum), and these double size ads are $45 per week. No discounts or rebates on HomePage Sidebars, either size, and they must be paid via PAYPAL. Only two "supers" will be allowed each week. There is a $15 one-time design charge (more for animated ads depending on the number of panels).

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We also closed down the MARCH IS CABARET MONTH website over the weekend - anyone visiting there will be automatically transferred to the regular CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE website. The same fate might befall out CABARETSINGS.COM website unless we can attract more participants. Inclusion on the site - http://www.CabaretSings.com/ - is free for all songwriter members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. The website expires on May 30th so I need to make a decision before then if I plan to continue it. If you're a songwriter and would like to be included, a simple membership is all that's required.

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Monday, April 26, 2010

MUSICAL ACTS SOUGHT AT THE MAIN STAGE NYC

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MUSICAL ACTS SOUGHT AT THE MAIN STAGE
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Al Martin, owner of the Broadway Comedy Club, has appointed Collette Black as cabaret booking manager for THE MAIN STAGE at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2323). THE MAIN STAGE, mid-town Manhattan's largest showroom and former home of Our Sinatra will once again present musical acts starting this spring. Upcoming performances include Central City Chorus, MAC Showcase, Sing Out Louise! Broadway Kidz: Time to Shine and Ziegfeld's Midnight Frolic of 2010. The Main Stage features a large oak stage with a new baby grand piano and a green room for performer's privacy before the show. The venue comfortably seats groups ranging from 70 to 200 people. Especially seeking vocalists, musical revues, ensembles, variety shows, open mics and benefits. Low room use fee includes technician to run lights and sound. Running time is flexible. For more information or an appointment to see the room please call Collette Black at 917-751-1848 or email mailto:colletteblack@earthlink.net

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S.F.: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE - CABARET MEETS R&B AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

S.F.: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE - CABARET MEETS R&B

Linda Kosut & The Mike Greensill Trio and Jack Pollard & The Dan Daniels Band join forces at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday, April 26th at 8:00 pm for a little cabaret, a little R&B, plua some sexy duets. Linda Kosut, a Bistro/BMI award winning vocalist and New York MAC Award Nominee for Best Female Jazz Vocalist is known for her warmly dark sound, engaging presence and strong acting chops. Jack Pollard, an entertainer and showman who performs regularly in clubs across the Bay Area, makes his Rrazz Room debut. With his silky baritone and impeccable vocal interpretations, he brings new life to the songs of Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass, Lou Rawls and Johnny Hartman, to name a few. During his career, Jack has shared the stage with B.B. King, Stevie Wonder and The Temptations. Tickets are $25.

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L.A.AREA: FRANCESCA AMARI & MICHAEL HOLMES TOGETHER AGAIN

L.A.AREA: FRANCESCA AMARI & MICHAEL HOLMES TOGETHER AGAIN

Francesca Amari and Michael Holmes bring there sold out show "Together Again" to BLAME IT ON MIDNIGHT (777 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA - 760-323-1200 - ) on Monday, April 26th at 8:00 pm for its west coast premier. The show, about love, light, laughter and friendship, is packed full of favorite standards. The event is part of the club's celebration of MARCH IS CABARET MONTH IN APRIL. There is a $10 cover plus dinner.

GREGG CULLING'S REVIEW OF MARY FOSTER CONKLIN AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

You could tell it's Spring in New York when you came out of the subway on 42nd Street and 3rd Avenue. As you reach the street, instead of bus fumes and garbage, you smell hyacinths! Yes, all last week long, the huge planters along 42nd Street were filled with perfuming hyacinths, and their scent wafted down the street and put smiles on faces (but perhaps also caused some sneezes, too).

More than any other season, Spring to some singers seems to demand they haul out as many songs of the season that they can dig out of their trunks. Mary Foster Conklin was no exception, but then she's from North Carolina and this New York winter, she felt, was one of the worst ever and she is glad it's over. Some of us enjoyed it actually, but her song choices in her engaging new show "Up Jumped Spring" at the Metropolitan Room this week nonetheless were most welcome and appreciated.

Opening with a propulsive (Rodgers/Hammerstein), you knew immediately that you were at a jazzy dive with her crackerjack band (Janice Friedman,, piano, Marco Panascia, bass and Todd Isler, drums) driving this tuner to an exciting fever. Conklin is truly an engaging artist who knows her way around a song's lyrics and has a warm and expressive voice with a definite feel for jazz. Friedman was especially wonderful playing Bill Evans' "In April" with the lovely lyrics of Roger Schore ("Feeling the charm of Spring...with luck you'll win your Spring bouquet.") The Gershwins' "I've Got a Crush on You," in a special Jeff Klitz arrangement, brought out the sexy in Conklin, perhaps because she said this song was one of her husband's favorites.

In a Conklin set you can always expect to hear some historic jazz tunes, like Freddie Hubbard's title tune, a jazz waltz (with Abbey Lincoln lyrics) which was a crowd pleaser, and Ellington's "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'," singing the Peggy Lee lyrics with great sarcasm so that you knew it wasn't really trout that she was fishing for! Conklin's sense of humor is contagious, and you can't keep your eyes off her. You won't hear many wrist-slashing torch songs from her, for love is too dangerous a proposition for her, and she treats it with suspicion and mistrust she said, adding "It's complicated." Therefore, with Bob Dorough's "You're the Dangerous Type" she whipped it up to a fare-thee-well as if it were a statement that she had to make. Nobody can do it better, except maybe Dorough himself.

Songwriter Matt Dennis has always been dear to her heart, as she has thoroughly studied his work and put together some absolutely fascinating Dennis shows, as well as a brilliant CD "Blues for Breakfast" featuring his wonderful songs. One that particularly fit this theme, and her ideas of love, was "Spring Isn't Here Anymore," one those love-gone-wrong songs that substitute for torch songs. Sample lyric (by Dennis' wife Virginia): "How can there be flowers and sunshine when you're not around anymore." Conklin was truly in her element here.

Recently, Conklin was in Los Angeles doing shows, and she said it was the first time she had been back there since songwriter Lew Spence had passed, and she missed seeing him. In his honor she sang a fantastic rendition of his great bar song "A Wet Night and a Dry Martini" (lyric by Jerry Gladstone) that was suitably bluesy and simply perfect. Panascia's bass playing punctuated the story, especially as that olive hit the bottom of the martini glass. Lew would have been so very proud.

Another contemporary songwriter that Conklin highlighted was Ann Hampton Callaway. "You Can't Rush Spring" was heard here with a slightly bossa nova beat, admonishing that we should not fret because "the rose will come, and the robin will appear." Spring in New York can indeed be a beautiful thing, especially when you hear Mary Foster Conklin.

~ Gregg Culling

ATTENTION CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS: MAC AWARD PREDICTION entries due by May 2nd

ATTENTION CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS: Did you send back your 2010 MAC AWARD STRAW POLL contest entry yet? DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, MAY 2nd. Remember, the straw poll is really a contest and not a vote. Just mark your ballot with the folks you predict to win in each category and send it back. The person(s) who most accurately predicts the most winners will be awarded a set of 6 cabaret CDs (the award will be divided if more than one winner results.) We are only balloting on the top categories. If you need a new entry form, let me know.

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ATTENTION MAC MMBERS: Your completed MAC Award ballots due April 27th

ATTENTION MAC MMBERS: Please be sure to mail in your completed MAC Award ballots so they are received by tomorrow - April 27th (which means, I guess, delivery by messenger). Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. PLUS, after today - Monday, April 26th - MAC AWARD show tickets will no longer be available by mail and may only be purchased online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/101011 . Your tickets will be held at "Will Call" at BB KINGS for pickup the night of the show (the $75 Silver level tickets are sold out.

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NYC: THE MARCY HEISLER & ZINA GOLDRICH SHOW RETURNS TO BIRDLAND TONIGHT ONLY

NYC: THE MARCY & ZINA SHOW RETURNS TO BIRDLAND

Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich return toBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) on Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm with their "The Marcy & Zina Show" as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series. This performance marks the 10th time the writing duo has been booked at the historic music room! Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the songwriting team responsible for many of today's most quirky romantic comedy songs, will be joined by Scott Coulter, Jill Abramovitz, and special guests Clinton Kelly, Jill Abramovitz, Nathan Klau and Jonathan Root. Marcy and Zina will offer a collection of songs, plus a sneak peek at some of their upcoming theatrical projects including Freakin' Fabulous, Serena Bergman, and more. The duo will also feature selections from Marcy & Zina: The Album, a definitive collection of their work together released in November 2009 on Yellow Sound Label. With Mike Croiter on drums and guitar, Mary Ann McSweeney on bass, and Clay Ruede on cello, The Marcy and Zina Show musically celebrates both the serious and silly sides of the search for love, not to mention the perfect cup of coffee. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC OF 2010 AT THE MAIN STAGE 7 PM TONIGHT

NYC: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC OF 2010 AT THE MAIN STAGE

Mark York and The Ziegfeld Society present Ziegfeld's "Midnight Frolic of 2010" THE MAIN STAGE at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2333) with shows scheduled over three weeks, Sundays, April 18th, 25th & May 2nd at 3:00 pm and Mondays, April 19th, 26th and May 3rd at 7:00 pm. As before, the Frolic is a wonderful way to relive the days of seeing a Ziegfeld show on the New Amsterdam Theatre Rooftop. The shows feature a dozen performers, including some elaborately costumed showgirls, to recapture the ambiance of the original Follies. Producer-Director is Mark York and Choreographer is David Auxier. Each set of weekly shows features a special guest, with Anita Gillette appearing on the 18th & 19th, Jane Summerhays on the 25th & 26th and Sarah Rice on May 2nd & 3rd. Online Purchase through http://www.brownpapertickets.com at $25 (payable in advance) + 2 drink minimum, food available (payable at time of service).

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NYC: NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER ALLAN HARRIS AT THE METROPOLITAN TONIGHT

NYC: NIGHTLIFE AWARD WINNER ALLAN HARRIS AT THE METROPOLITAN

Winner of three New York Nightlife Awards, Allan Harris will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Mondays, April 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at 9:30 pm. Harris has won praise from both critics and audiences worldwide for his amazing ability to touch and inspire people with his "smooth as velvet voice" and powerful stage presence. He has released nine international CDs within the past ten years, written, produced and starred in a new musical and toured in over twelve countries. Harris stretches far beyond the jazz crooner's province to the hemline of American jazz and vernacular music. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD

NYC: SARAH RICE IN SCREEN GEMS SONGS OF OLD HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER

In her show "Screen Gems", Sarah Rice (the original Johanna in Sweeney Todd) sings songs chosen from film scores sung by or dedicated to stars and their movie roles in the films of old Hollywood at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Performances are on Monday, April 26th at 7:00 pm; and Friday, April 30th at 8:00 pm. Jo Ann Yeoman serves as Director, with Seth Weinstein, Piano; Ritt Henn, Bass; and Bobby Sher, Drums. Starting with the silents: Rudolph Valentino (The Sheik), Theda Bara (the original vamp), the collection of stars runs through Helen Kane (the original boop-a-doop girl), Pola Negri (A Woman Commands), Doloris Del Rio (Revenge), Kathryn Grayson (The Singing Bandit), as well as Jeannette Mac Donald and a little Yma Sumac thrown in for good measure, and more. The show features the music of Nacio Herb Brown, Georges Auric, Moises Vivanco, Nino Rota, Jerome Kern, The Sherman Bros., Byron Gay, Ted Snyder and many others. Special surprise guest each performance. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drinkminimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

S.F.: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE - THE CARLYLE SHOW AT THE MARINES MEMORIAL CLUB

S.F.: CHRISTINE EBERSOLE - THE CARLYLE SHOW

Two-time Tony winner (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) and former Saturday Night Live cast member Christine Ebersole graces the Bay Area Cabaret stage, following her recent Broadway run opposite Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit and her sold-out evenings with Michael Feinstein at Feinstein's at the Regency, will be appearing on Sunday, April 25th at 5:00 pm at the COMMANDANTS ROOM OF THE MARINES MEMORIAL CLUB (609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-673-6672). The show is part of the Bay Area Cabaret series. Ms. Ebersole and John Oddo, musical director for Michael Feinstein and Rosemary Clooney, will bring a brand new show, which will debut at the Cafe Carlyle in 2010. Tickets are $40-$45 and are available at City Box Office 415-392-4400 - http://www.cityboxoffice.com/

S.F.: FREDA PAYNE AT THE RRAZZ ROOM CLOSING NIGHT TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM

S.F.: FREDA PAYNE AT THE RRAZZ ROOM

Platinum-selling chanteuse Freda Payne will perform at San Francisco's RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 ) Tuesday through Sunday, April 20th through 25th at 8:00 pm (Sunday at 7:00 pm). Freda has entertained music aficionados the world over with a vocal style reminiscent of the all-time greats of pop, jazz, and R&B. Freda's illustrious career began in the 1960s, as she was often coupled with the likes of Duke Ellington, Bill Cosby, Pearl Bailey, and Quincy Jones in memorable stage performances. In short order, Freda's versatility captured the attention of Hollywood producers who subsequently secured roles for her in feature films, such as The Nutty Professor: The Klumps. Freda even hosted her own television talk show in the 1980s. Two of her timeless singles, "Band of Gold" and "Bring the Boys Home," will be performed with a plethora of exciting numbers. Tickets are $40-$45/

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L.A.AREA: A NIGHT AT THE TROPICALE WITH IRENE FEATURING DERRIK LEWIS

L.A.AREA: A NIGHT WITH IRENE FEATURING DERRIK LEWIS

"A Night with Irene Featuring Derrik Lewis" will be presented on Sunday, April 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 po at THE TROPICALE (330 East Amado Road, Palm Springs, CA - 760-866-1952 - ). Renowned lounge artists Irene Soderberg and Derrik Lewis team up for their first duo performance to present a magical evening of song and laughter. Dinner reservations recommended. Call for cover/minimum information.

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M.W.: "BAB FAB 3: STREISAND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION" FINAL SHOW AT 2:00 PM

M.W.: "BAB FAB 3: STREISAND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION"

Three Cat Media presents the third annual Barbra Streisand Birthday Celebration at THE SKOKIE THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761 ) on Friday & Saturday, April 23rd & 24th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, April 25th at 2:00 pm. "Bab Fab 2: Happy Days are Back Again" celebrates the musical career of the legendary Barbra Streisand. The weekend celebration begins with an evening with Barbra Streisand activist Matt Howe on April 23rd. Matt's passion for the life and career of Barbra Streisand has not only inspired him to create one of the most thorough informational websites on Barbra, but has gained the respect and admiration of several of Barbra's creative associates and top people in the entertainment industry. "Bab Fab" will continue on April 24th at 8:00 pm and April 25th at 2:00 pm with "A Barbra Streisand Musical Celebration." This performance will cover Streisand's fantastic musical career, from her early days in Greenwich Village to her incredible rise to super stardom. Rob Dorn escorts audiences through a Streisand musical timeline assisted by some of Chicago's leading cabaret and musical theater talent, including Amy Cole, Elizabeth Dowling, Hilary Ann Feldman, Laura Freeman, Scott Gryder, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael, Marianne Murphy Orland, Jason Paul Smith and more. Tickets are $25.

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ATTENTION MAC MMBERS: Please be sure to mail in your completed MAC Award ballots

ATTENTION MAC MMBERS: Please be sure to mail in your completed MAC Award ballots so they are received by April 27th. Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. PLUS, after Monday, April 26th, show tickets will no longer be available by mail and may only be purchased online. Your tickets will be held at "Will Call" at BB KINGS the night of the show (the $75 Silver level tickets are sold out.

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ON THE RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": "SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT!" 9:00 PM WBAI-FM

RADIO: "EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW": "SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT!"
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at http://www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays, and is hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. On Sunday, April 25th, the show continues its new format, featuring several artists instead of one. This week David will feature "Sharing The SPOTLIGHT!" with special looks at Barbara Streisand and the late Claiborne Cary. David will also have an In-Studio Interview with Beat Kaestli prior to his April 29th performance at BIRDLAND. For more information, see http://www.oldisnew.org/ or contact:oldisnew@earthlink.net. You are 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/ .

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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA - "It Takes Two (Or More)"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON AT ETCETERA, ETCETERA

2010 MAC AWARD NOMINEE Mark Janas' Salon will return on Sunday, April 11th atETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (signup starts at 6:15 pm). The Salon is where singers, writers and musicians share their talent with each other and audience members. Co-host will be VOCE (Keith Harris, Paul Harris, Dave Kindinger & Stephen Wilde). The optional theme will be "It Takes Two (or More) to Tango - Ensemble Songs". Special guest is Marquee 5 (Mick Bleyer, Adam Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein & Julie Reyburn). As always, the theme is only a suggestion; you may perform anything you like in any musical genre: Broadway, pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, etc. Salon will continue every Sunday through June. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: PRIMARY STAGES SPRING CELEBRATION CONTINUES - JULIE HALSTON & CHARLES BUSCH TONIGHT

NYC: PRIMARY STAGES SPRING CELEBRATION CONTINUES

Primary Stages at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-840-9705 ) has announced a special addition to its 25th Anniversary Season with Primary Stages Spring Celebration, celebrating 25 years with 25 days of events. Closing out the celebration is the one-week Concert Series, a week of comedy and song featuring New York's finest cabaret performers in concert including Charles Busch, Mario Cantone, Jamie deRoy, Gregg Edelman, Penny Fuller, Julie Halston, Karen Mason, and Special Guests Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, all under the direction of MAC Award Winner Barry Kleinbort. On Sunday, April 25th at 7:00 pm, the series features "An Evening with Charles Busch & Julie Halston". Tickets are $30 and may be purchased by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200, online at http://www.ticketcentral.com/

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NYC: TRIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHOW MOVES TO THE IRIDIUM ROOM

NYC: TRIPLE AWARD-WINNING SHOW MOVES TO THE IRIDIUM ROOM

Daryl Glenn and his co-star Jo Lynn Burks move to IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121 ) on Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 pm with their popular, critically acclaimed, BISTRO, NIGHTLIFE and MAC award-winning tribute to Robert Altman's classic 1975 film, "NASHVILLE", backed by a 6-piece all-star country band. The show also features singer/musician extraordinaire Karen Dryer, Broadway's Brad Wills and award-winning/cabaret favorite Jay Rogers. The country-western style show will include every song from the beloved soundtrack album, lovingly recreated, including Keith Carradine's Academy Award winning "I'm Easy". Musical direction & arrangements are by Ms. Burks. Vince DeGeorge directs. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC OF 2010 AT THE MAIN STAGE SUNDAY & MONDAY

NYC: ZIEGFELD'S MIDNIGHT FROLIC OF 2010 AT THE MAIN STAGE

Mark York and The Ziegfeld Society present Ziegfeld's "Midnight Frolic of 2010" THE MAIN STAGE at THE BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB (318 West 53rd Street, NYC - 212-757-2333) with shows scheduled over three weeks, Sundays, April 18th, 25th & May 2nd at 3:00 pm and Mondays, April 19th, 26th and May 3rd at 7:00 pm. As before, the Frolic is a wonderful way to relive the days of seeing a Ziegfeld show on the New Amsterdam Theatre Rooftop. The shows feature a dozen performers, including some elaborately costumed showgirls, to recapture the ambiance of the original Follies. Producer-Director is Mark York and Choreographer is David Auxier. Each set of weekly shows features a special guest, with Anita Gillette appearing on the 18th & 19th, Jane Summerhays on the 25th & 26th and Sarah Rice on May 2nd & 3rd. Online Purchase through http://www.brownpapertickets.com at $25 (payable in advance) + 2 drink minimum, food available (payable at time of service).

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NYC: ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT SINGS ARLEN FOR CABARET CARES BENEFIT

NYC: GILLETT SINGS ARLEN FOR CABARET CARES
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Eric Michael Gillett,the recipient of The Mabel Mercer Foundation's 2009, Dick Gallagher Award, debuts his tribute to Harold Arlen as part of the Cabaret Cares Benefit Series at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Sunday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. This is a preview performance of his show that will have a run at Feinstein's this summer. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: NANCY STEARNS CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR OF SOLO SHOWS WITH METROPOLITAN ROOM DEBUT

NYC: NANCY STEARNS CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR OF SOLO SHOWS
MEMBER DISCOUNT: $5 OFF THE COVER

Nancy Stearns marks her tenth year of solo shows with her music director, Gregory Toroian at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. Nancy will celebrate that collaboration with some of her favorite songs from those shows - songs of social comment, songs featuring women lyricists, songs that bring on laughter and that bring back childhood memories, songs of the wondrous Yip Harburg, and songs that capture the pure joy of music. Nancy has recorded five of her shows with Gregory Toroian and David Finck: The Words of Women (2006), Sing Me A Song With Social Significance - Or Not (2006) and With Rhyme, But For No Particular Reason (2007)This Moment (2008), and Yip Harburg: With Humor and Hope (2009). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: MICHELLE COLLIER SALUTES THE BLONDES OF HOLLYWOOD

NYC: MICHELLE COLLIER SALUTES THE BLONDES OF HOLLYWOOD
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

2010 MAC NOMINEE Michelle Collier returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) two more performances of her acclaimed solo show, "A Tribute to the Hollywood Blondes," on Sundays, April 11th & 25th at 7:00 pm. The show features blockbuster songs performed by stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood through present day. The evening includes tributes to Ginger Rogers, Betty Hutton, Jane Powell, Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day, Shirley Jones, Madeline Kahn and more. Music Direction by Rick Jensen, featuring Tom Hubbard on bass and Fred Kennedy on drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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