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Monday, November 7, 2011

NYC: "8-TRACK THROWBACK" CD RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT

NYC: "8-TRACK THROWBACK" CD RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT

The 2010 MAC Award-Winning Vocal Group MARQUEE FIVE returns with their critically-acclaimed show "8-Track Throwback" in a CD Release Party and Concert for one night only at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday, November 7th at 7:00 pm. The group, made up of Adam West Hemming, Vanessa Parvin, Mick Bleyer, Sierra Rein and Julie Reyburn, Marquee Five debuts its first CD! Featuring songs from their 2010 show, "8-Track Throwback," including hits by Carole King, Leonard Cohen, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel, as well as favorites from past and future shows. Returning as the Throwback Band will be Mark Janas at the piano, Walter Usiatynski on drums, Matt Scharfglass on bass, and Tony Romano on guitar. Original stage direction by Joseph Ward with Musical Direction by Adam West Hemming. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: ALL-STAR "TWENTY-ONE SONG SALUTE" TO BENEFIT LAURI STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION

NYC: ALL-STAR "TWENTY-ONE SONG SALUTE" TO BENEFIT LAURI STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Christine Andreas, Tom Wopat, Billy Stritch, Jim Caruso, Debbie Gravitte, Lori Wilner, Mark Sanders, Debra Monk, the Mark Stuart Dance Theatre and the Broadway Boys are among the talents on tap for this year's musical celebration and fund-raiser for theTHE LAURIE STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION . Titled "Twenty-One Song Salute," to mark the Foundation's 21st annual music-making to support grants for medical research, the show will be hosted by WQXR's Midge Woolsey. Produced by "Broadway By the Year's" Scott Siegel, with musical direction by Ross Patterson, the show takes place on Monday evening, November 7th, at 7:30 pm, at FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL(Columbus Circle, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC - CenterCharge: 212-721-6500), home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Contributors' tickets for the evening start at $125 per person, of which $75 is tax-deductible. Popular-priced tickets are also available at the Rose Hall box office for $35, $50, $75 and $100. For information: please contact the THE LAURIE STRAUSS LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION via the web (http://www.lslf.org/ ) or telephone 516-767-1415

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NYC: TANYA MOBERLY RETURNS WITH SONGS OF JONATHA BROOKE

NYC: TANYA MOBERLY RETURNS WITH SONGS OF JONATHA BROOKE
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Vocalist Tanya Moberly returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with 2 two shows from her acclaimed 4-show song series. The shows feature Scott Ethier at the piano and Erin Cronican on Vocals. On Monday, November 7th at 9:15 pm Tanya sings "The Songs of Jonatha Brooke." and on Monday, November 14th Tanya winds up the series with her famed show "Tanya Moberly Sings Ani Di Franco" (not a show for those under 17). There is a $20 cover charge and a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE CD RELEASE & BOOK OF LOVE SEQUIL

NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE CD RELEASE & BOOK OF LOVE SEQUIL
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Kathleen France returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) in BOOK OF LOVE: CHAPTER 2 ACOUSTICALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL on Thursday, November 3rd, Sunday, November 6th and Wednesday, November 9th, all shows at 9:30 pm, further pursuing her quest to learn all about, and to find, true love. A sequel to her original BOOK OF LOVE cabaret debut show, nominated for a 2010 MAC Award, which focused on learning everything she could about love through reading books on the subway, she has come to the realization in Chapter 2 that maybe these fairy tales aren't all they're cracked up to be. This show will also mark the CD RELEASE of Chapter One (the original), which was recorded live at the Metropolitan Room and produced by Miranda Music. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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S.F.: FAITH WINTHROP: YA GOTTA HAVE FAITH"

S.F.: FAITH WINTHROP: YA GOTTA HAVE FAITH"

Faith Winthrop's career is as storied as her extensive songbook. She moves into theRRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) with her show "Ya Gotta Have Faith ... in song, spirit and sass" for one performance only, on Sunday, November 6th at 4:00 pm. From an aspiring 11-year-old treading the boards of the G line streetcar and spontaneously taking requests from passengers traveling from Brookline to Boston to the still singing and swinging senior, her life remains a continual love affair with song. Now she performs at major rooms everywhere. Her path to a vocal career began with classical voice lessons from the turban-topped opera diva, Madame Cleora Wood. And it was the encouragement from Billie Holiday that she continues. There is a $27.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: JAN DALEY HONORS MUSIC OF BOB HOPE TO JOSLYN CENTER

L.A.: JAN DALEY HONORS MUSIC OF BOB HOPE TO JOSLYN CENTER

Vocalist Jan Daley brings her show "Where There's Hope - A Tribute to the Love Songs of Bob Hope's Legacy" to THE ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATRE at the JOSLYN CENTER THEATRE (73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA - TKTS: 760-325-2731) on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 pm as part of Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret Sunday Series. Joining Jan Daley will be musical director David Cohen on the piano. Jan Daley was the singing star of Bob Hope's Troop shows and entertained over 100,000 troops around the world including in wartime Viet Nam. When Hope died, the Hope family chose Jan to perform "Thanks for the Memory," Hope's own signature song, at his memorial. Her new CD, Where There's Hope, is a tribute to her former boss; it takes a new look at the many love songs the funny man introduced to the world. A true 'triple-threat', Jan Daley has starred in such musicals as Anything Goes, Taming Of The Shrew, and Carousel. She's made guest appearances on TV with Dean Martin, David Frost, Frankie Avalon, and Jack Cassidy. She toured as the opener for Don Rickles and David Brenner, and for Rodney Dangerfield and Louis Armstrong in Las Vegas. Tickets are $10.

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CHI: SIMPLY SCOTTY MONTHLY AT CLUB 3160

CHI: SIMPLY SCOTTY MONTHLY AT CLUB 3160

Scott Gryder returns to CLUB 3160 (3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL - 773-327-5969) for "SIMPLY SCOTTY" on Sunday, November 6th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. From pop hits and showtunes to cabaret and character pieces, Scott takes to the mic, entertaining from his self-compiled book of zany, heartfelt music as a "one-man parade of song" as music director Nick Sula makes musical magic on the piano. Singers are welcome to share the open mic. There is now cover, just a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "PUPPY LOVE!"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "PUPPY LOVE!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns toETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sunday, October 39th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "Puppy Love!". Co-Host will be Sarah Rice. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. For details see http://www.markjanasthesalon.com/ . There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME (closing night)

NYC: MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME

Miss Coco Peru returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for three shows only, on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd, 5th & 6th, all shows at 7:30 pm. Legions of Coco-philes know that Miss Peru's acclaimed solo shows fearlessly explore all facets of human nature, expertly turning darkness into illumination. This time she's decided to do something a little different, a bit lighter, a night of pure fun. Thus, MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME begins at her friend Bea Arthur's memorial at The Majestic Theatre (Coco's Broadway debut!), segues into her turn as the HIV-positive drag queen Angel in the original backers audition of Rent, and continues on with a litany of wryly pointed observations of life as only Miss Coco Peru can deliver. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum - tickets must be purchased through www.spincyclenyc.com or at 212-352-3101.

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NYC: FRANK TORREN REPRISES "FIRST TIMES"

NYC: FRANK TORREN REPRISES "FIRST TIMES"

After sold out shows last year, veteran actor/singer Frank Torren returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) for two encore performances of his show "First Times" on Sunday, November 6th at 3:30 pm and Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm. Rick Unterberg is arranger/musical director. "First Times" is a charmed and compelling salute to some of the greatest composers of the last century including Charles Aznavour, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Leslie Bricusse, Comden & Green, Sam Cooke, Dietz & Schwartz, Jerry Herman, Gordon Jenkins, Alan J. Lerner, Stephen Schwartz, Jule Styne and Maury Yeston. The show also includes songs in Italian and Spanish. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: RUSSELL GARCIA'S 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH 2 CITY U.S. TOUR

NYC: RUSSELL GARCIA'S 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH 2 CITY U.S. TOUR

Legendary composer, arranger and conductor Russell Garcia suffered from collapsed vertebrae last week, is on bed rest and has been ordered by his doctor to give up his travel plans to participate in his announced USA three-city 95th Birthday Tour. Although disappointed by the decision, Garcia will celebrate from his home in New Zealand while vocalists Shaynee Rainbolt and Terese Genecco host the second of two tributes at at New York's IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on November 6th at 6:30 pm. The New York celebration features special guest star Billy Stritch. The first show was held on November 1st at YOSHI'S in Oakland, CA. In New York, Rainbolt and Genecco are accompanied at THE IRIDIUM by their high-voltage, 9-piece Little Big Band featuring pianist Billy Stritch along with bassist Tom Hubbard, drummer Ray Marchica, trumpeter Bud Burridge, tenor saxophonist Cliff Lyons and trombonists John Fedchock, John Allred, Nate Mayland and George Flynn. For details on the tour, visit http://www.teresegeneccolive.com/ . Call each venue for cover/minimum information.
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NYC: DIVA: STAGE AND CABARET STARS HONOR DAVID GURLAND

NYC: DIVA: A BENEFIT FOR THE ALI FORNEY CENTER
STAGE AND CABARET STARS HONOR DAVID GURLAND
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

On Friday, November 18th at 8:00 pm, stage and cabaret stars will come together for DIVA, to celebrate the life of award-winning singer, the late David Gurland on what would have been his 44th birthday at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). All proceeds from the event will go to The Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter and services to homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Performers will include Lisa Asher (Bistro and MAC Award winner), Kristy Cates (Wicked), Brandon Cutrell, Natalie Douglas (Bistro and 7 time MAC Award winner), recording artist Randi Driscoll ("What Matters"), Brian Farley, Suzanne Fiore, Gaelen Gilliland (Legally Blonde), Kenny Holcomb, Rob Maitner (OOBR and Fringe Award winner) and Julie Reyburn (MAC and Bistro Award winner). The evening will be musically directed by Ray Fellman.David Gurland was a multi-award winning singer who mixed contemporary music with classic standards from the American Songbook to create a bracingly original style that was all hisown. He passed away on January 1, 2011 after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage. He is survived by his partner, Rob Maitner, who is producing this evening. The Ali Forney Center (AFC) was started in June 2002 in response to the lack of safe shelter for LGBT youth in New York City. The center provides short and long term housing in plus free medical care, HIV testing, mental health services, showers, food, computer access and job training and placement at its drop-in centers in Chelsea and Brooklyn. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

6 SHOWS GIVING A DISCOUNT TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS THROUGH NOVEMBER 14th


6 SHOWS GIVING A DISCOUNT TO CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS THROUGH NOVEMBER 14th
$30 WORTH OF DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!


NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM IS "THE DOG-WALKING DIVA"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Champagne Pam returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 pm with her her acclaimed cabaret show "The Dog-Walking Diva". Pam offers a witty blend of song and storytelling as she walks you through a day in the glamorous life of a pet-care professional. Under the direction of the award-winning Eric Michael Gillett, Pamela's sultry, silky voice will be accompanied by pianist Don Rebic and guitarist John Hurley (Pamela's husband). Bubbling with a spectrum of sound from contemporary music to jazz, this show is intended to pop with the cabaret devotee as well as dog lovers everywhere! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE WITH BOOK OF LOVE SEQUIL
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Kathleen France returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) in BOOK OF LOVE: CHAPTER 2 ACOUSTICALLY DYSFUNCTIONAL on Sunday, November 6th and Wednesday, November 9th, all shows at 9:30 pm, further pursuing her quest to learn all about, and to find, true love. A sequel to her original BOOK OF LOVE cabaret debut show, nominated for a 2010 MAC Award, which focused on learning everything she could about love through reading books on the subway, she has come to the realization in Chapter 2 that maybe these fairy tales aren't all they're cracked up to be. This show will also mark the CD RELEASE of Chapter One (the original), which was recorded live at the Metropolitan Room and produced by Miranda Music. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: TANYA MOBERLY RETURNS WITH ACCLAIMED SONGWRITER SERIES
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Vocalist Tanya Moberly returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with 2 two shows from her acclaimed 4-show song series. The shows feature Scott Ethier at the piano and Erin Cronican on Vocals with direction by Michael Schiralli. On Monday, November 7th at 9:15 pm Tanya sings "The Songs of Jonatha Brooke." On November 14th Tanya winds up the series with her famed show "Tanya Moberly Sings Ani Di Franco" (not a show for those under 17). There is a $20 cover charge and a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: BILLIE ROE IN 'DANGEROUS WOMEN: LIFE IN FILM NOIR'
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Billie Roe returns to the cabaret stage at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Fridays, November 11th, 18th, and 25th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Billie will take you on a journey through dark shadows, tough guys, good wives, and 'dangerous dames' as she explores the world of classic American Film Noir through the stylized songs of the 40s as well as the music of Cy Coleman, Sade, Tom Waits, Noel Coward, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Henry Mancini, and others. Having played most of the clubs in the 70s and early 80s including Les Mouches where she debuted her acclaimed act 'The Heat Is On', and opened for Gloria Gaynor, Billie is delighted to be returning to the New York cabaret stage. Ms. Roe sang with the San Diego Symphony in a salute to Cole Porter, and has performed in regional theatres throughout the country. Directed by Lennie Watts, the show features Musical Director Steven Ray Watkins on piano, with Michael Bianco on Bass, and John Berger on Drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: METROJAM OPEN MIC WEEKLY: HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

METROJAM, the weekly cabaret/jazz open mic event , is held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) Fridays, at 10:00 pm, featuring host Jenna Esposito. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. Each week, Jenna welcomes a special guest. The special guest for Friday, November 11th is TBA. Open-mic performers have a chance to perform with a full jazz band. If you're planning to perform, please arrive by 9:30 pm to sign up and be sure to bring two copies of your music (uptempo is recommended!). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE


NYC: HOLE-O-MATIC CONTINUES AT MAMA'S IN NOVEMBER
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Karen Mack & Michael Holland return with their very popular award-winning "Gashole Hole-O-Matic 2011" All Request Show to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, November 12th, 19th & 26th at 8:00 pm. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience!. There is a $20 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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MW: KEVIN MOORE SCORE BY SCORE: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN

MW: KEVIN MOORE SCORE BY SCORE: RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN

Kevin Moore Presents "SCORE BY SCORE: THE BEST OF BROADWAY MUSICALS" on Saturday, November 5th at 8:00 pm atPHEASANT RUN RESORT (4051 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL - 630-584-6342). In this show, "Celebrating Rodgers & Hammerstein" WSBC radio personality Kevin Moore shares a glimpse into the world of one of America's most memorable musical teams of our time, Rodgers & Hammerstein. Moore will take you behind-the-scenes of their lives and music while you enjoy being serenaded by some of Chicago's top cabaret artists. Includes selections from South Pacific, The King & I, Sound of Music, Oklahoma! and Carousel. Performers include Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael, Anne Burnell, KT McCammond and Laura Freeman. Tickets are $39.

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MW: BONNIE, BETTE & BROOKS OR GETTING IN TOUCH WITH MY ROOTS AND ADDING HIGHLIGHTS

MW: BONNIE, BETTE & BROOKS OR GETTING IN TOUCH WITH MY ROOTS AND ADDING HIGHLIGHTS

Chicago born singer, cabaret performer, writer, lyricist and actress, Charlene Brooks, returns to the THE SKOKIE THEATRE(7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) on Saturdays, November 5th & 19th at 8:00 pm in "Bonnie, Bette & Brooks or Getting in Touch with My Roots and Adding Highlights". Brooks will be performing with her band, Dennis Luxion on piano, Jim Cox on bass, Jeff Thomas on drums, Scott Bentall on trombone and Rob Curtis on guitar. Charlene Brooks returns to the Skokie stage in an all-new show highlighting two of her influences and two legendary ladies, Bonnie Raitt and Bette Midler. The evening will highlight songs from their careers mixed with stories of how they were an inspiration to Brook's life in a style that Brooks fans have come to love. Some of the songs included in this performance from Raitt's country to cross over sensation career are "Something to Talk About," "Feels Like Home," "Love Sneaking Up on You" and more. The Divine Miss M, Bette Midler, will also be given her respects by Brooks when she takes to the stage this November with songs from Midler's impressive catalog of television, movie and recorded hits. Tickets are $25.

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PA: "SIMPLY BARBRA" WITH STEVEN BRINBERG RETURNS TO NEW HOPE

PA: "SIMPLY BARBRA" WITH STEVEN BRINBERG RETURNS TO NEW HOPE

Steven Brinberg's show, "Simply Barbra," returns to BOB EGAN'S NEW HOPE - SUPPER CLUB AND CABARET (6426 Lower York Road, Route 202, New Hope, PA - 215-862-5225) on Saturday November 5th at 8:30 pm. Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, "Simply Barbra," to international acclaim both on stage and on television as he pays homage to all that is Streisand! Steven does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice. Steven Brinberg has appeared as a special guest with Marvin Hamlisch and the Symphony Orchestra's of over a dozen cities across the country and was even hired by Miss Streisand's management to perform at her best friend Donna Karan's birthday party. With over a decade of performing experience, his amazing show has Mr. Brinberg in demand literally worldwide. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NE: KRISANTHI PAPPAS AND BAND AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

NE: KRISANTHI PAPPAS AND BAND AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Nationally acclaimed jazz and cabaret singer-songwriter Krisanthi Pappas will perform on Saturday, November 5th at 8:00 pm at THE WELLFLEET HARBOR ACTORS THEATER (Route 6, Wellfleet, MA - 508-349-9428). Pappas has often been compared to Norah Jones and Diana Krall. Joining her are Bill Duffy (piano), Steve Skop (bass) and Bart Weisman (drums). She and her band will perform jazz standards, Broadway show stoppers and Krisanthi's Billboard award-winning original songs. Call for cover/minimum information. 

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NYC: KERI HEIDECKER'S FREAK MAGNET RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX

NYC: KERI HEIDECKER'S FREAK MAGNET RETURNS TO THE DUPLEX

Keri Heidecker returns to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Saturday, November 5th at 7:00 pm. Keri is a magnet for weird experiences and bizarre people. In this comedy cabaret show, she tells stories of her freakish encounters and sings original songs written with her musical director Rick Jensen and her director Lina Koutrakos. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE TO RELEASE FIRST STUDIO ALBUM

NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE TO RELEASE FIRST STUDIO ALBUM

Four-time MAC Award winner Marcus Simeone returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 9th at 9:30 pm to celebrate the official release of his first studio album, "Haunted" on the Miranda Music label. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, November 5th at 9:30 pm, Friday, November 18th at 7:00 pm, Sunday, December 4th at 9:30 pm and Monday, December 19th at 9:30 pm. Well known for his multi-octave range and expressive vocals, Marcus remains one of today's most acclaimed and versatile interpreters of a song. This engagement also celebrates a decade since he made his cabaret debut at Don't Tell Mama. He is joined on stage by 2011 MAC Award winner Sean Harkness on guitar and Mary Ann McSweeney on bass. Tracy Stark is Music Director. Vocalists Tanya Holt and Marissa Mulder will alternate as special guests for this engagement. The new show will include the song "Haunted," which won the 2011 MAC Award as Song of the Year for Marcus and Tracy. It will also debut his brand new song, "Long Time To Cry" (written for this show) as well as songs by some of today's finest contemporary songwriters' from John Bucchino to David Zippel (and a little surprise from Stephen Sondheim.) Classics from the American songbook are also honored. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME

NYC: MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME

Miss Coco Peru returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) for three shows only, on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, November 3rd, 5th & 6th, all shows at 7:30 pm. Legions of Coco-philes know that Miss Peru's acclaimed solo shows fearlessly explore all facets of human nature, expertly turning darkness into illumination. This time she's decided to do something a little different, a bit lighter, a night of pure fun. Thus, MISS COCO PERU: THERE COMES A TIME begins at her friend Bea Arthur's memorial at The Majestic Theatre (Coco's Broadway debut!), segues into her turn as the HIV-positive drag queen Angel in the original backers audition of Rent, and continues on with a litany of wryly pointed observations of life as only Miss Coco Peru can deliver. There is a $20 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum - tickets must be purchased through www.spincyclenyc.com or at 212-352-3101.

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NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM IS "THE DOG-WALKING DIVA"

NYC: CHAMPAGNE PAM IS "THE DOG-WALKING DIVA"
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Champagne Pam returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Thursday through Saturday, November 3rd through 5th at 7:30 pm with her her acclaimed cabaret show "The Dog-Walking Diva". Pam offers a witty blend of song and storytelling as she walks you through a day in the glamorous life of a pet-care professional. Under the direction of the award-winning Eric Michael Gillett, Pamela's sultry, silky voice will be accompanied by pianist Don Rebic and guitarist John Hurley (Pamela's husband). Bubbling with a spectrum of sound from contemporary music to jazz, this show is intended to pop with the cabaret devotee as well as dog lovers everywhere! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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Friday, November 4, 2011

NYC: MARILYN MAYE HONORS JERRY HERMAN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

NYC: MARILYN MAYE HONORS JERRY HERMAN'S 80TH BIRTHDAY

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 ) presents the return engagement of Grammy Award nominated singer and entertainer Marilyn Maye, Tuesday through Saturday, November 1st through 12th. Performances are at 8:30 pm, Tuesday through Thursday and 8:00 & 10:30 pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Her new show, "The Best Of Times Is Now!" - which honors the legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman on this 80th Birthday year - features songs from his shows including Mame, Mack and Mabel, Hello, Dolly! and Milk and Honey. Marilyn starred in Hello, Dolly! many times and recorded a CD of all the songs from the Tony Award winning score. Maye will be joined by pianist/conductor Tedd Firth (Billy Stritch on November 8-11), bassist Tom Hubbard, and Jim Eklof, her drummer, who is celebrating 50 years with Ms. Maye. There is a $40-$60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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L.A.: CRAIG POMRANZ WITH "LOVE AND THE CLOCK"

L.A.: CRAIG POMRANZ WITH "LOVE AND THE CLOCK"

Craig Pomranz, who's vocals are reminiscent of Johnny Mathis, Chet Baker and Little Jimmy Scott, returns to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) with an All-New show "Love and the Clock", on Friday & Saturday, November 4th & 5th at 9:00 pm. Craig's show will set out to prove that time and tide wait for no man, as horologically he explores the tick tock of love and how the clock rules the heart with songs as diverse as Stephen Sondheim's "Night Waltz" and Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time." Craig has distinguished himself consistently in his live shows by performing music from the Great American Songbook that is not over-recorded, contemporary pop, as well as more unusual songs he has collected from songwriters through the years. Performing classic standards and brand-new material - with his own unique talent and compelling vocal style, Craig offers a one-stop entertainment experience recognized for a timeless style in the tradition of Chet Baker, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum (no minimum with dinner).

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TX: THE MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT - BARB JUNGR SINGS BOB DYLAN

TX: THE MAN IN THE LONG BLACK COAT - BARB JUNGR SINGS BOB DYLAN

Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan in her show The Man In The Long Black Coat at AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE AT SHOAL CROSSING(8611 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX - 512-786-6121), Thursday & Friday, November 3rd & 4th at 8:30 pm. Barb Jungr may be the definitive performer of one of the great musical icons of the twentieth century, Bob Dylan. In 2005, the BBC hosted a Barbican concert to celebrate his work. Following a critically acclaimed tour of the UK, where she resides, Barb returns to the US to celebrate Dylan's songs and to promote her latest Linn Record's release "The Man In The Long Black Coat," featuring 13 Dylan songs that she has recorded over the last 8 years. There is a $30 cover (show only).


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FLA: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS IN THE REAL WORLD

FLA: BABY JANE DEXTER RETURNS IN THE REAL WORLD

Returning to THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) for her sixth engagement since 2003, Baby Jane Dexter will perform in this plush venue on Fridays & Saturdays, November 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th at 8:30 pm. Baby Jane Dexter is a "triple crown winner" in cabaret, having received two Bistro awards, six top vocalist awards from the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) and both the 2009 and 2010 NY Nightlife Award for top cabaret singer. She will be celebrating the release of her new live CD, The Real World on Quannacut Records. Recording live during a sold out run in New York City, The Real World is a powerful, inspiring and funny potpourri of unique songs and arrangements given Ms. Dexter's one of a kind haunting spin. The eclectic song list includes gems by the likes of Billie Holiday, Janis Ian, Roy Orbison, John Sebastian, Alec Wilder and many more. This new show promises potent musical moments along with the singer's trademark blend of profound and artistically whimsical bon mots. As always, Baby Jane challenges as much as she inspires. That is the hallmark that has sustained her remarkable career. The show's musical director is Ross Patterson. There is a $50 cover. 3-course prix fixe dinner available at $55, as well as an a la carte menu.

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