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Friday, November 18, 2011

MW: MISS-CAST - FOUR GIRLS IN SEARCH OF A MUSICAL

MW: MISS-CAST - FOUR GIRLS IN SEARCH OF A MUSICAL

Laura Freeman, Denise McGowan, Beckie Menzie & Marianne Murphy Orland return toMETROPOLIS PERFORMING ART CENTRE(111 West Campbell Street, Arlington Heights, IL - 847-577-2121 ) for an encore performance of their hit show MISS-CAST, on Friday, November 18th at 8:00 pm. The four extraordinarily talented singers take you on a zany and heartfelt romp through THEIR "Broadway", singing songs from roles that they will never play, and perhaps never should! MISS-CAST promises to be an evening of music and laughter celebrating the Broadway musical in a decidedly different way, from "If I Were a Rich Man" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" to the beautiful "Buenos Aires,". There is a $30-$35 cover.

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FLA: AVERY SOMMERS RETURNS TO THE ROYAL ROOM

FLA: AVERY SOMMERS RETURNS TO THE ROYAL ROOM

Local favorite Avery Sommers is returning toTHE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL(155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100) on Fridays & Saturdays, November 18th & 19th and 25th & 26th at 8:30 pm for her fifth engagement since making her Royal Room debut in August 2008. Avery starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' (where she replaced Nell Carter) and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. At the Monaco International Film Festival last December, Sommers received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Angel Film Awards. 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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NYC: MARCUS SIMEONE TO RELEASE FIRST STUDIO ALBUM 'HAUNTED'

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) to celebrate the official release of his first studio album, "Haunted" on the Miranda Music label. performances are scheduled for 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.

STAGE AND CABARET STARS HONOR MEMORY OF 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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NYC: MARGOH! CHANNING IN "MARGOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY"

NYC: MARGOH! CHANNING IN "MARGOH! CHANNING IS TIPSY"
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MargOH! Channing returns for an encore performance of her highly acclaimed drunkglama show aptly titled "MargOH! Channing is Tipsy" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438), Friday, November 18th at 9:30 pm. MargOH! will be fusing her raucous onstage persona and famously bombastic voice with The Jarad Astin Trio and backed by the vocal styling's of the MargOH!-tini's. Ms. Channing will perform original songs including 'Doing it Doggie", "I Love my Men Gay" and "I'm not a Drunk, I Just Love to Drink" and sloshy standards made famous by Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Bette Midler and Spice Girls to name a few. As part of the celebration she will be joined by her long time 'gayiance MAN-ee Champagne and some surprise guests to be announced as she reminisces about her family, gay lovers and the ups and downs of her career. The show will be directed by Thom Fogarty. MargOH! Channing is the most decorated extra in the history of motion pictures and television having appeared in over 1,800 films including The Planet of the Apes, Steel Magnolia's and the recent Sex and the City sequel. MargOH! also created and hosted a highly successful variety show "The MargOH! Channing Show" that appeared on MNN from 2003-2006 and included such guests as Michael Musto, Penny Arcade, Ken Kleiber and Nellie McKay. MargOH! made her cabaret debut in 2006 with "The MargOH! Channing Variety Hour" at the Duplex and additional performances at The D-Lounge at the Darryl Roth Theater. In 2007 she debuted her show "What Makes A Legend Drink Most?" for a 3 week engagement at the Laurie Beechman Theater, followed up by a command performance titled "MargOH! RAW". There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: METROJAM WEEKLY OPEN MIC, HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO

NYC: METROJAM WEEKLY OPEN MIC, HOSTED BY JENNA ESPOSITO
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METROJAM, the weekly cabaret/jazz open mic event held at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440), will have its next show on Friday, November 18th at 10:00 pm, featuring host Jenna Esposito. The show will continue every Friday night. Accompaniment is provided by the MetroJam house band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. 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 (up-tempos are recommended!). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for anyone who performs at MetroJam that evening! $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: BILLIE ROE IN 'DANGEROUS WOMEN: LIFE IN FILM NOIR'

NYC: BILLIE ROE IN 'DANGEROUS WOMEN: LIFE IN FILM NOIR'
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Billie Roe returns to the cabaret stage at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on 4 Fridays in November: November 4th, 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 Blanco on Bass, and Tim Lykins on Drums. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

L.A.: LATIN NIGHTS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: LATIN NIGHTS AT THE GARDENIA

Dolores Petersen and Emerson Bran present two nights of Latin Fever at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Wednesday & Thursday, November 16th & 17th at 9:00 pm. The lineup on Thursday features Justo Almario, master saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger, who is heard on such Grammy-winning works as Linda Ronstadt's Frenesi, Placido Domingo's A Mi Alma Latina, Luis Miguel's Romance, Andrae Crouch's Mercy, and Israel Lopez Cachao's Master Sessions and Ahora Si, as well as on the Oscar-winning soundtracks from Happy Feet and Sideways. He has been featured on projects for Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Garcia, and John Turturo, and has additional performance credits with Roy Ayers, Sergio Mendes, Tito Puente, Chaka Khan, Herb Alpert, and many others. He has taught at the Henry Mancini Institute, has mentored inner city youth during workshops at the World Stage, and these days teaches sax for the Jazz Department at UCLA's Music School. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: JEFF DEAN IN EXPLOITED AGAIN!

CHI: JEFF DEAN IN EXPLOITED AGAIN!

Jeff Dean brings his show EXPLOITED AGAIN to DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 ) on Thursday, November 17th at 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 20th at 7:00 pm. It's the story of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli & Ethel Gumm: two mothers, two daughters, THREE very complicated, interconnected personalities. They've been examined, re-examined, reported on, gossiped about and psychologically probed. EXPLOITED AGAIN! attempts to boil all that down to a nutshell (no pun intended). Featuring songs by Aznavour, Arlen, Kander & Ebb, Dietz & Schwartz, Gershwin, Coward and Weill, et al. Musical Director is Beckie Menzie; There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR & ROBERT ATWOOD'S "SPOOLIE GIRL" AT SNAPPLE THEATER

NYC: ROSEMARY LOAR & ROBERT ATWOOD'S "SPOOLIE GIRL" AT SNAPPLE THEATER

Musical Mondays Theater Lab announced that the organization's second new musical preview of the fall 2011-2012 season will be the premiere of SPOOLIE GIRL on Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 pm at the JERRY ORBACH THEATER IN THE SNAPPLE THEATER CENTER (210 West 50th Street, NYC - RESV: 212 989-6706). SPOOLIE GIRL, an original pop/rock musical by Rosemary Loar and Robert W. Atwood, is a sophisticated rock fairy tale that tells the story of a displaced 16-year-old orphan who was raised on a church mission in Kenya and then finds herself thrown into the frantic world of New York City high fashion. Her new support group becomes a Fascist Fashionista, a Fairy Rock Mother (like a fairy god mother but way hipper), and a neighbor who walks an invisible dog. The magic happens when "Spoolie Girl" discovers that she can hear other people's thoughts broadcast to her as songs. Audiences of adults and children 10 and over will find themselves taking the journey with "Spoolie Girl" as she navigates the waters of environmental degradation, reckless over-consumption and hair curlers. The book is by Robert W. Atwood and Rosemary Loar, who also wrote the music and lyrics and plays the role of the Fairy Rock Mother. The director is Karen Carpenter and Musical Director is John DiPinto. Members of the cast include Alyse Alan Louis, Lennie Watts, Raissa Katona Bennett, Glenn Turner, Jacob Richard and Andrew Deichman. Tickets are $18.

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NYC: "SARAH DASH: ONE WOMAN" AT THE BEECHMAN

NYC: "SARAH DASH: ONE WOMAN" AT THE BEECHMAN

Legendary singer Sarah Dash will workshop her new cabaret show "Sarah Dash: One Woman" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 ) on Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 pm. The show will include songs from throughout her career, as well as songs new to her repertoire, accompanied by reminiscences and anecdotes about some of the people she has worked alongside. With a career spanning almost 50 years, in her teens Sarah Dash formed the Del Capris, a vocal group which later merged with another group to form Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells, noted for hits like "I Sold My Heart to the Junk Man." The group morphed into Labelle, a futuristic trio comprised of Patti Labelle, Nona Hendryx, and Sarah, which from 1971 to 1977 released iconic records like "Lady Marmalade." As a solo artist, Sarah Dash has had success across many genres, from disco ("Sinner Man") to inspirational/gospel (her recent album "The Seventh Child"). She has sung with some of the greatest names in pop, rock and R&B, among them The Rolling Stones, Alice Cooper, The Marshall Tucker Band, Laura Nyro, The O'Jays, Wilson Pickett and Bo Diddley. She has appeared on shows with hundreds of renowned recording artists - from Keith Richards to Stevie Wonder. Tickets are $25, and are available by calling 212-352-3101, or online at http://www.SpinCycleNYC.com/ . There is a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: "CHARLES WEST ... FEELING GOOD" AT MAMA'S

NYC: "CHARLES WEST ... FEELING GOOD" AT MAMA'S

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present the NYC cabaret debut of actor/singer Charles West in "Charles West ... Feeling Good!" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with performances on Wednesdays, November 16th & 23rd at 9:15 pm, Thursdays, November 17th & December 15th at 11:15 pm and Thursday, December 9th at 9:15 pm. Music Direction is by Steven Ray Watkins; Direction by Mark Hawbecker; Musical Arrangements by Steven Ray Watkins and Charles West and Written by Mark Hawbecker and Charles West. Charles is currently standby for El Gallo in the NYC production of "The Fantasticks". He has appeared on Broadway in "The Scarlet Pimpernel", and "Cyrano, the Musical" and played Chris in the 1st National tour of "Miss Saigon". Recently, Charles has appeared with John Anthony Gilvey, author of the recent book,"Jerry Orbach, Prince of the City: His Way from "The Fantasticks" to "Law & Order" at Borders; while also appearing as a guest on The Johnny Mandolin Show radio show. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN DIAMONDS AND RUST - SALUTE TO FEMALE SONGWRITERS

NYC: LUCILLE CARR-KAFFASHAN IN DIAMONDS AND RUST
HOTLINE MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns toDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 ) this fall with her new show, Diamonds and Rust: Female Singer- Songwriters of the 1970's. With her long-time musical director, David Brunetti, on piano, and Frank Wagner on bass, Lucille will perform the show on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm, and on two Saturdays, November 26th and December 3rd, at 4:30 pm. With thoughtful and sensitive direction by Eric Michael Gillett, Diamonds and Rust revisits the cultural climate of the 1970's through the voices of ten talented women whose songs both reflected and inspired a generation. Lucille celebrates the work of Carole King, Laura Nyro, Joan Baez, Carly Simon, Janis Ian and other artists whose words and music explored the huge societal shifts associated with the civil rights, women's liberation, and anti-war movements. Their songs challenge, soothe, and entertain us, all the while illuminating an emotional history of America during an era that changed our culture and the way we viewed the world. Lucille performed for a number of years in the regional productions of the New Jersey-based Entertainers Theater before developing her first cabaret act. Since her Don't Tell Mama debut in 1999, she has presented seven different one-woman shows at clubs in New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including Mama Rose's, The Encore, Helen's, Odette's, The Stockton Inn, and Bob Egan's Cabaret Supper Club. She has also appeared as a guest performer in special productions at both the Laurie Beechman Theater and the Metropolitan Room. Lucille is the recipient of the prestigious Hanson Award, presented each year to one individual by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs. Her most recent cabaret outings were the critically acclaimed shows, Finding Home and In My Life, A Celebration of Beatles Music. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.$10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

DC: HILARY KOLE AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: HILARY KOLE AT BLUES ALLEY

Vocalist Hilary Kole will be performing atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Wednesday, November 16th with performances at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Hilary's current release "You Are There," is a compilation of piano and vocal duets with some of the greatest artists in the history of jazz piano including Dave Brubeck, the late Hank Jones and many more. It is a follow-up to her debut recording, produced by John Pizzarelli, "Haunted Heart" which was released to critical acclaim in April of 2009, winning the Gold Disc Award in Japan, and receiving 4 stars in Downbeat Magazine. Both recordings are testaments to Hilary's musicianship and versatility as an artist. After studying composition at Manhattan School of Music, Hilary began performing as a vocalist at the legendary Rainbow Room as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage. From there, she debuted at the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel as the co-writer and star of the critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway reviews, "Our Sinatra," and "Singing Astaire." Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: JERRY COSTANZO JOINED BY MARK SHERMAN AT FEINSTEIN'S

NYC: JERRY COSTANZO JOINED BY MARK SHERMAN AT FEINSTEIN'S

Jazz singer/song stylist Jerry Costanzo returns to FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel(540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095 ) for another chapter in his continuing late-night jazz series on Wednesday, November 16th at 10:30 pm. This month Jerry will be featuring special guest jazz music Vibraphonist Mark Sherman. Mark Sherman has performed vibes around the world, including six tours throughout Europe, Russia, China, Korea, the Philippines, Australia and North America. He has conducted master classes in more than a dozen nations. Jerry will be accompanied by Tedd Firth, piano; Jennifer Vincent, bass; and Jimmy Madison, drums. Mr. Costanzo will be performing classic gems as well as jazz music from his new Daywood Drive CD "Can't We Be Friends?" There is a $20 cover charge plus a 1 drink minimum.

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NYC: ANTHONY COCHRAN & DARYL KOJAK AT THE MET ROOM

NYC: ANTHONY COCHRAN & DARYL KOJAK AT THE MET ROOM

Anthony Cochran returns to theTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 ) on Wednesday, November 16th at 7:00 pm after a successful run with his show LIVES-PRESLEY, for which he won a Bistro award. In this new show, Cochran and long time Musical Director, MAC award winner Daryl Kojak, will offer up an exciting & mixed bag of blues, folk, rock, and a standard or two. With Kojak's fantastic arrangements, this promises to be a stellar evening. Cochran is originally from North Carolina. While not on stage, he is a successful interior designer in New York. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT TRIO AT BLUE CARAVAN

NYC: SHAYNEE RAINBOLT TRIO AT BLUE CARAVAN

The Shaynee Rainbolt Trio (Shaynee Rainbolt: Vocals, Ted Kooshian: Piano, Tom Hubbard: Bass) will be performing at BLUE CARAVAN (467 Columbus Avenue, NYC - 212-595-4300 ) on on Wednesday, November 16th with sets from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Shaynee is a two-time MAC Award Winner and three-time MAC Award Nominee, with three critically acclaimed CD's to her credit, the first two released on the UK Indie jazz label, 33Jazz (33jazz.com). Due to the intimate size of the club there is limited table seating, therefore, the club requests that you make table reservation in advance. There is no cover, no minimum, just GREAT food and GREAT music.

NYC: MARISSA MULDER RETURNS WITH THE SONGS OF JIMMY VAN HEUSEN

NYC: MARISSA MULDER RETURNS WITH THE SONGS OF JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Marissa Mulder returns with her show, "Look to Your Heart", featuring the songs of Jimmy Van Heusen, to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesdays, November 16th at 9:30 pm and December 14th at 9:30 pm. Just like Marissa, Jimmy Van Heusen grew up in Syracuse New York, where he began playing the piano at age five. He composed some of his biggest hits in his head before he was even a teenager. Jimmy Van Heusen was a multi Oscar winning composer. He wrote more than 400 songs, including " Polka Dots and Moonbeams", "Imagination", "Call me Irresponsible", and "All the Way." He wrote hit after hit for Bing Crosby and he wrote more songs recorded by Frank Sinatra than any other composer. She will be joined by Bill Zeffiro on piano, John Loerkhe on bass and Rex Benincasa on drums. Directed by Karen Oberlin. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: "CHARLES WEST ... FEELING GOOD" AT MAMA'S OPENS TONIGHT

NYC: "CHARLES WEST ... FEELING GOOD" AT MAMA'S

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present the NYC cabaret debut of actor/singer Charles West in "Charles West ... Feeling Good!" atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with performances on Wednesdays, November 16th & 23rd at 9:15 pm, Thursdays, November 17th & December 15th at 11:15 pm and Thursday, December 9th at 9:15 pm. Music Direction is by Steven Ray Watkins; Direction by Mark Hawbecker; Musical Arrangements by Steven Ray Watkins and Charles West and Written by Mark Hawbecker and Charles West. Charles is currently standby for El Gallo in the NYC production of "The Fantasticks". He has appeared on Broadway in "The Scarlet Pimpernel", and "Cyrano, the Musical" and played Chris in the 1st National tour of "Miss Saigon". Recently, Charles has appeared with John Anthony Gilvey, author of the recent book,"Jerry Orbach, Prince of the City: His Way from "The Fantasticks" to "Law & Order" at Borders; while also appearing as a guest on The Johnny Mandolin Show radio show. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: HEARTBEATS OF THE WORLD ANNUAL BENEFIT AT THE MERKIN FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

NYC: HEARTBEATS OF THE WORLD ANNUAL BENEFIT AT THE MERKIN
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

Heartbeats of the World Inc. (http://www.howunited.org/ ) presents their Annual Benefit Presentation for Education and Health in hurricane devastated Jamaica at MERKIN CONCERT HALL (129 West 67th Street, NYC - 212-501-3330) on Wednesday, November 16th at 8:00 pm. The event features Vince Giordano and The Nighthawks with an entertaining musical evening of music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s. Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks are the quintessental performers of American Jazz, Dance and popular music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. They have performed at most musical venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Smithsonian, the 92nd St Y, Cajun, the Red Blazer and at Jazz festivals throughout the world. Michael Fienstein's American Songbook. Vince and the Nighthawks are currently featured in Martin Scorsese's HBO series Boardwalk Empire. The mission of Heartbeats of the World ("HOW") is to enrich the lives of women, adolescents, and children in underserved areas of the world by providing medical resources and educational opportunities to address poverty, unemployment and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and teenage pregnancy. Tickets are $25, $50 & $75. SIDEBAR ADVERTISER

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

SF: RUSS LORENSON CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF BOBBY DARIN

SF: RUSS LORENSON CELEBRATES THE MUSIC OF BOBBY DARIN
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $15 OFF THE COVER

Russ Lorenson explores the life and music of an American music legend in his new show, "As Long As I'm Singin': Russ Lorenson Celebrates the Music of Bobby Darin" at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Tuesday, November 15th at 8:00 pm. An innovative performer whose tragically brief life was often stranger than fiction, Bobby Darin worked his way from shady nightclubs all the way to the world-famous Copacabana, where he smashed all attendance records, and wowed audiences with hits like "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," "Beyond the Sea," and "If I Were A Carpenter." A dynamic entertainer and musical chameleon, Bobby had Top 10 hits in Rock 'n Roll, Jazz, Pop, Country and Folk, moving effortlessly through each genre and making it his own. Not only a Grammy-winning recording artist, Bobby was also an award-winning composer, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, and a music publishing mogul. His marriage to "America's Sweetheart" Sandra Dee broke young girls' hearts and made headlines around the world. Russ Lorenson has established a reputation as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's leading interpreters of jazz standards, with a sound and approach that place him at the intersection of Broadway, jazz, and pop - the very essence of the Great American Songbook. With a swingin' 7-piece band featuring the Bay Area's hottest jazz musicians, along with a trio of beautiful backup singers, the show captures Bobby's unique spirit, musical versatility, and fun-loving style! There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

NYC: BEBE NEUWIRTH RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S TONIGHT

NYC: BEBE NEUWIRTH RETURNS TO FEINSTEIN'S

FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the return engagement of two time Emmy and Tony Award-winning performer Bebe Neuwirth, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from November 15th through 26th. Performances are Tuesdays through Thursdays at 8:30 pm and Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Her new show will include songs by Stephen Sondheim, Edith Piaf, Tom Waits, Irving Berlin and Kander & Ebb. She will be joined by Musical director Scott Cady on piano. Bebe Neuwirth has established herself as a versatile performer on stage, film and television. She won the Tony, Drama Desk and Astaire Awards for the role of "Velma" in the smash hit Broadway revival of Chicago. She also received a Tony Award for her role as "Nickie" in Sweet Charity. Ms. Neuwirth's work in film includes How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Liberty Heights, Summer of Sam, Celebrity, Jumanji, Green Card, The Paint Job, Bugsy, and Tadpole, among others. There is a $60-$75-$95 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI IN LANDMARK 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

NYC: ANDREA MARCOVICCI IN LANDMARK 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Singer/actress Andrea Marcovicci will celebrate her landmark 25th anniversary at the famed THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). Her new show "No Strings" runs from Tuesday, November 15th through Friday, December 30th, featuring Music Director Shelly Markham on piano and Jered Egan on bass. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm, plus late shows Friday and Saturday at 11:00 pm. For the second year in a row, Andrea will offer a special holiday performance on Monday, December 26th at 7:30 pm. "No Strings" takes the audience on a wonderful trip around the world. It's a journey about life on the road: a warm, funny, heartfelt, and candid tale of Andrea's time spent traveling from city to city and what that bittersweet time has meant to her as a singer, an actress, a wife and mother. Song highlights include "Sunday in New York," "Two For the Road," "How are Things in Glocca Morra?," "Under Paris Skies" and "A Foggy Day." She will introduce the brand-new song "The Night I Fell In Love With Paris" written by Tom Toce, and perform "Back At The Algonquin," written especially for her by Enid Futterman and Michael Cohen. In addition, Andrea will recreate her celebrated rendition of "These Foolish Things." Cover charges and minimums vary by night of week and time of show - call for exact information.

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NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

NYC: BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM - A TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST BLOSSOM DEARIE SONGBOOK

PlaidBird Productions and the United Solo Theatre Festival will present "Bird Amongst the Blossom - A Tribute to the First Blossom Dearie Songbook" at THEATRE ROW'S STUDIO THEATRE (410 West 42nd Street, NYC) on Tuesday, November 15th at 9 p.m., featuring Jaye Maynard (vocals), Jon Delfin (musical director/piano) and Bill Pace (bass) as part of the 2nd Annual United Solo Festival. Maynard pays homage to the wisedup babydoll jazz stylings of the late Blossom Dearie, with Jon Delfin accompanying her on Dearie's own Yamaha Clavinova piano. Bill Pace plays bass as Maynard interprets "The First Blossom Dearie Songbook," containing songs written for and by her by Bob Dorough, Johnny Mercer, Dave Frishberg and of course Dearie herself. Dearie was a unique and inimitable singer whose legacy of material is fresh, hip, smart and sassy. Maynard styles her show in a mid Century modern cabaret both to entertain and to inform. UNITED SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL (www.ustf.org) is an annual international festival for solo performances held in New York City. Tickets are $18 and are available for purchase at http://www.telecharge.com/ or at 212-239-6200.

NYC: FRANK TORREN REPRISES "FIRST TIMES" - FINAL SHOW TONIGHT

After sold out shows last year, veteran actor/singer Frank Torren returns toDON'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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