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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE WITH BOOK OF LOVE SEQUIL

NYC: KATHLEEN FRANCE WITH BOOK OF LOVE SEQUIL
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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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NYC: SANDY BAINUM SINGS SONGS SELDOM HEARD

NYC: SANDY SINGS SONGS SELDOM HEARD

Songstress Sandy Bainum returns to New York this fall to celebrate an exceptional, though rarely performed, group of songs by legendary composers at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15th, both shows at 7:00 pm. The eclectic collection brilliantly weaves together the melodies of many decades and musical genres and features tunes by Carly Simon, Ann Hampton Callaway, Stephen Sondheim, Dave Brubeck, Fiona Apple, Marcy Heisler, Zina Goldrich and many others. Joining Sandy is her award-winning musical director, Lanny Meyers. Ms. Bainum, a regular on the Washington, D.C. theatre scene, made her Broadway debut in David Merrick's legendary production of 42nd Street. Since moving to D.C. with her husband, the former Maryland State Senator, Stewart Bainum, Sandy has performed leading roles in many of Washington's top theatrical venues including the Kennedy Center, Washington Savoyards, the Signature Theatre and Ford's Theater, where she just completed a run in Jason Robert Brown's Parade. There is a $15 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

AUS: THE SHORT N SWEET FESTIVAL AT CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL

AUS: THE SHORT N SWEET FESTIVAL AT CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL

The Short n Sweet festival of 10 minute plays is an exciting black box of pot luck prizes and surprises. It plays at CHAPEL OFF CHAPEL (12 Little Chapel Street, Melbourne, VIC, AUS - 03 8290 7000) Tuesday, November 1st tho Saturday, November 12th. Performances are Mondays through Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 4:00 & 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 & 7:00 pm. The festival offers audiences a week of 10 minute plays in the Top 20 selected by Artistic Director, Anthony Crowley, and spiced up by some wild card plays. The series ends with a Gala Show on Saturday, November 12th. See the website -http://www.chapeloffchapel.com.au/ - for all events.

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NYC: MAUREEN McGOVERN WITH "DANGLING CONVERSATIONS"

NYC: MAUREEN McGOVERN WITH "DANGLING CONVERSATIONS"

BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) is pleased to welcome Grammy Award-nominated singer Maureen McGovern in an exclusive one-week engagement Tuesday through Saturday, November 8th through 12th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Celebrating the second half of the Great American Songbook, Ms. McGovern will present "Dangling Conversations," an intimate evening of classic songs by iconic singer/songwriters including Paul Simon, J. D Souther, Joni Mitchell, Don Henley, Laura Nyro, Bruce Springstein, Jimmy Webb and Pete Seeger - including "Help Me," "The Dangling Conversation," "Faithless Love," "An American Tune," "Time and Love," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and many more. Ms. McGovern will be accompanied on piano by her musical director Jeffrey Harris and on bass by Jay Leonhart. This engagement is arranged by Pat Philips and Ettore Stratta. Often called "The Stradivarius Voice," Maureen McGovern has been thrilling audiences on world-wide concert stages, on Broadway and on recordings throughout a career that has spanned over 40 years. Maureen has performed in extensive cross-country tours with jazz greats Mel Torme, Mercer Ellington & The Duke Ellington Orchestra and John Pizzarelli. She has recorded with Gary Burton, Dori Caymmi, Chick Corea, Terry Trotter, Mike Renzi and jazz bassist/ singer/ songwriter, Jay Leonhart. She appeared with Buddy Rich, Dame Cle Laine, John Dankworth and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra for a tribute to her mentor, Mel Torme, at The Hollywood Bowl.There is a $40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), every Tuesday night in November at 9:30 pm. Ms. Ross has been an abundant contributor to the art of jazz for over 50 years. Born in the UK, she has been a permanent resident of the USA for many years and a US citizen since 2001. Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: LYNLY FORREST RETURNS WITH DEBUT CABARET SHOW

NYC: LYNLY FORREST RETURNS WITH DEBUT CABARET SHOW

Lynly Forrest is back with two more performances of her cabaret debut show "PAID IN FULL" in November at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). Shows are on Saturday, November 5th at 3:00 pm and Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm. Lynly and her band promise an entertaining evening of songs about travels on the toll roads of life. Directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Director Steven Ray Watkins. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: OPENING DOORS THEATRE WITH REVIVAL OF "HAPPY HUNTING"

NYC: OPENING DOORS THEATRE WITH REVIVAL OF "HAPPY HUNTING"

Opening Doors Theatre Company presents the first-ever revival of the 1956 musical "Happy Hunting", Tuesday through Saturday, November 8th through 12th at 7:00 pm (4:00 pm on Saturday) at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438).This presentation is part of ODTC's award-winning Closing Notice series. The production will be directed by Suzanne Adams (Artistic Director) with musical direction by Ted Kociolek from a score by Harold Karr, with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse, and lyrics by Matt Dubey. Christine Schwalenberg will choreograph and assistant direct. The producer is Billie Di Stefano. Cast in the show are Chance Blakeley, Tracie Franklin*, Warren Freeman*, Chris J. Handley*, Sarah Lilley, Elizabeth Loos, Kristen Marie, Damian Norfleet, Timothy Try, Elizabeth Wharton. (*Member Actors' Equity). Happy Hunting opened on Broadway on December 6, 1956 at the Majestic Theatre and ran for just under a year. The production earned four Tony nominations (including one for Merman), but won none. Though the production was moderately successful, this will be the first revival of this musical. Tickets are $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum and must be purchased in advance online through http://www.ODTConline.org/ or by 800-838-3006.

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NEWS - VIEWS - REVIEWS - FROM SUE & MONA - JUST POSTED ON THE WEB

We posted a new "Sue's Views, Reviews & News" column by Sue Matsuki and a new "Critic at Large" column by Mona Finston on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE -  overnight - you can view then right now. 

In today's column, Sue changes places - instead of her own, she reports on "pet peeves" from readers! She also reviews three shows seen: Frank Torren at MAMA's, Shaynee Rainbolt & Terese Genecco at THE IRIDIUM and Christine Pedi - also at the IRIDIUM. She has a few words about reviewers, recommends some upcoming shows and reports on some shows she will be appearing in. Mona reviews Carole Demas' recent show "Summer Nights" at THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE. Both columns appear exclusively on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE.

We also posted Monday's issue of the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE NEWSLETTER - sent free twice a week to over 3400 subscribers - with news, listings, comments and reminders of cabaret events from all over the world. If you would like a free subscription, just send me an e-mail at stuhamstra@svhamstra.com with the single word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. If you would like to have your cabaret event listed in the newsletter and on the website, just send a press release to the same address - remember: a flier or a simple website link, is not a press release. Listings are free!

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Monday, November 7, 2011

SF: CARLY OZARD: SOMETHING WONDERFUL? AT THE RRAZZ

SF: CARLY OZARD: SOMETHING WONDERFUL?

Vocalist Carly Ozard will be performing her show "Something Wonderful?" at the RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) Monday through Wednesday, November 7th through 9th at 8:00 pm. Many of her fans know Carly Ozard's comedic history with dating. Some men she dates turn out gay, others turn out to be even more mentally unstable than she is! Normally, a show about love and relationships wouldn't even be a consideration, but at 27 years old, it's time for a musical journey relating to the many young people struggling to find the person they deserve. Featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lucinda Williams, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elton John, Bette Midler, and then some. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: TODD SCHROEDER HOUR MONDAYS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: TODD SCHROEDER HOUR MONDAYS AT THE GARDENIA

Todd Schroeder has returned with his series of controlled Monday night musical mayhems at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444 ) on Mondays, November 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:00 pm. Member of an elite breed of piano showmen who can sustain an entire concert singlehandedly and with a repertoire large enough to sustain interest in an entire series of shows without repetition, he's sweetening the pot with drop-in guest performances by associates with whom he has worked, which in the past have included such luminaries as Sam Harris, Jason Alexander, Nell Carter, Rita Coolidge, and Angela Lansbury. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and The White House, with The Boston Pops and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and on numerous TV shows, including Oprah. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE AT DAVENPORT'S

CHI: STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE AT DAVENPORT'S
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT

"Strut Your Stuff", a showcase featuring five "newer" performers of CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) will be presented on Monday, November 7th at 7:30 pm at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830). Members of the cast scheduled to appear are Helene Alter-Dyche, Karmann Bajuyo, Mary Flemming, Joan Kuersten, Jesse Pierce. Five CCP Members create and perform their own "mini" cabaret shows: A Variety of Artists - A Variety of Material - An hour or so of ever-changing cabaret entertainment. Hosted and (sometimes) piano-accompanied by Bob Moreen. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

NYC: BRONWYN'S FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES AND SCANDALS!

Bronwyn Rucker hosts "FROLICS FOLLIES GAIETIES VANITIES and SCANDALS" open-mic at IDO SUSHI (29 Seventh Avenue South, NY - 212-691-7177 - ) every Monday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. On Monday, November 7th, Bronwyn will present another "Shakespeare Soiree!" with co-host J. Michael Reeds, and Jerry Scott at the Piano. Calling all singers, songwriters, actors, poets, comics, magicians, comics, madmen and lovers! Everyone is invited to drop in, sing a song, meet new friends and have a fun time in the Village. No cover.

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NYC: OUT OF CONTEXT: THE SONGS OF MICHAEL PATRICK WALKER

NYC: OUT OF CONTEXT: THE SONGS OF MICHAEL PATRICK WALKER

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents composer/lyricist Michael Patrick Walker & Friends in "Out of Context" on Monday, November 7th at 7:00 pm atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Best known as one of the writers and creators of the hit musical, Altar Boyz, award-winning composer/lyricist Michael Patrick Walker is coming to Birdland to celebrate the release of his new album, Out of Context, on the Yellow Sound Label. This one-night only launch concert will feature a stellar group of Broadway's best performers singing selections from the album - a brand new collection of songs that are taken "out of context" from the musicals they were written for. Michael's wide range of musical styles, clever lyrics and infectious melodies make this an evening not to be missed. Currently scheduled to perform are Ann Harada, Lisa Howard, Peter Friedman, John Tartaglia, Julie Foldesi, Noah Galvin, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Betsy Wolfe, Andy Mientus and Jim Stanek. Michael Patrick Walker's debut musical, Altar Boyz, garnered him two Drama Desk nominations (shared with Gary Adler) for both outstanding music and outstanding lyrics, won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off Broadway Musical and ran for five years. His new musical, The Distant Bells, was a finalist for the Eugene O'Neill Musical Theatre Festival and received a reading at the Roundabout Theatre in early 2011 starring Chita Rivera, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel York. He is currently writing an original new musical with book-writer Rick Elice (Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher) and developing a dance musical with director Stafford Arima (Carrie, Altar Boyz) and choreographer Andrew Palermo (artistic director of dre.dance). There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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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
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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
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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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