NYC: STEVE HAYES: TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES LIVE!

NYC: STEVE HAYES: TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES LIVE!

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Steve Hayes, the star and creator of the hit You Tube series Tired Old Queen at the Movies, is pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's classic films and performers. Steve will present Tired Old Queen at the Movies LIVE! at GUILD HALL (1 East 29th Street, NYC - 212-685-2927) on Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. All Proceeds Will Benefit EAG's Emergency Aid & Relief Program. Founded in 1923, EAG is a non-sectarian not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping performers in need. Steve Hayes is a comedian, actor, writer and host of the popular YouTube show: "Steve Hayes: Tired Old Queen at the Movies". He recently played Major General Stanley in "The Pirates of Penzance" directed by Terence Mann at Connecticut Repertory. He can also be seen in The Big Gay Musical (Dir. Casper Andreas), and in Jim Fall's trick, which was nominated for Best Picture at Sundance. Steve is a three-time winner of the MAC Award for "Outstanding Comedian," and a six-time winner of ASCAP's "Popular Music" Award. There is a $15 donation (suggested).

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NYC: MICHAEL HUGHES IN MICKEY & JUDY AT THE DUPLEX - CLOSING NIGHT

NYC: MICHAEL HUGHES IN MICKEY & JUDY AT THE DUPLEX

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Direct from the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London's Leicester Square Theatre, Mickey & Judy, created by and starring Canadian actor/vocalist Michael Hughes, makes its New York City debut at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438), on Thursday, September 20th at 7:00 pm. A 2012 Canadian Comedy Award nominee and smash hit of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival, Mickey & Judy is a hilarious one-man musical memoir that chronicles Hughes' childhood obsession with musicals and his journey from psychiatric ward to off-Broadway. Mickey & Judy garnered rave five-star reviews and sell-out houses when it received its world premiere at the 2011 Toronto Fringe. Hughes is a sought-after concert and cabaret performer in Canada. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NEW COLUMN FROM SUE MATSUKI HAS JUST BEEN POSTED

Sue Matsuki sent us a new "Views, Reviews & News" column which we have posted on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE WEBSITE. This week, Sue talks about contests - and losing same. She plugs the return of her new show with Edd Clark, a tribute to legendary singing team, Steve & Eydie, in October as well as some new cabaret events she is producing in NY State.

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NYC: EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT XL: BUNNY & BIANCA IN HOT MESS

NYC: EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT XL: BUNNY & BIANCA IN HOT MESS

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Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio present "Bunny and Bianca's HOT MESS" at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999 - ) every Wednesday night through September 26th at 10:00 pm. Lady Bunny has handpicked some of the city's most talented drag divas for a weekly Wednesday night extravaganza. The ladies include Bianca Del Rio (widely regarded as the quickest wit on the NYC drag scene), Milan (Rupaul Drag Race 4 favorite), Skyla Versai (the talented newcomer from Lips), Sugga Pie Koko (the comedian of the group), the live vocal styling of Epiphany and special guests each week! The show time is perfect as either a starting point or for those who prefer to make an earlier night of it mid-week. With both solo and production numbers complete with matching costumes, HOT MESS ups the ante for weekly drag reviews. Naughty comedienne Lady Bunny is moonlighting from her critically acclaimed cabaret show That Ain't No Lady! She also appears as the Dean of Drag on RuPaul's Drag U. Tickets are $10.

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NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE WITH THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES

NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE WITH THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES

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Every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm, through September 26th, Hedda Lettuce premiers her new show THE CARPETS MATCH THE DRAPES at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE(512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999). New songs, new monologues and a full band accompany the Queen Of Green. Hedda Lettuce, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine), has received national acclaim for her poised characters, startling satire and original music. Hedda lures you into the funniest scenarios on stage with her ultra-candid, shimmering wit. Drag-debutant, Miss Lettuce, has established herself as New York City's premiere queen in classic cabaret venues such as Caroline's on Broadway, FEZ and her classic movie night at the Clearview Chelsea. She has worked on such networks as Comedy Central, MTV and HBO, and in a handful of off-broadway plays. Hedda's comedy projects include her stand-up tour deforce, The Hedda Lettuce Show; The Dixie Chicks with Dicks, the country-singing drag trio; and Lettuce Rejoice, the annual Chelsea holiday spectacular. There is a $20 cover (also entitles customers to watch "Hot Mess" revue at 10:00 pm in the same room)

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SF: LEGENDARY SOUL GROUP HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUE NOTES

SF: LEGENDARY SOUL GROUP HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUE NOTES

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RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189 - ) will present a special week-long run of the legendary soul group HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUE NOTES Wednesday through Sunday, September 19th through 23rd (showtimes vary, so see website). For their show, the Blue Notes will be singing all of their greatest hits including Grammy Award-nominated classics such as "If You Don't Know Me By Now," "The Love I Lost," "Don't Leave Me This Way," "Wake Up Everybody" and "Bad Luck." The group features vocalists Donnell Gillespie, better known as "Big Daddy," Rufus Thorne (also called "Fuss"), Anthony Brooks, and John Morris. HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUE NOTES, originally known as "The Charlemagnes" was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 1950's. However in the 1960s the name was changed to Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, which soon went on to record several hits on Gamble & Huff's Philadelphia International label between 1972 and 1976. Among their credits, they have recordings of singles and albums that have reached Gold and Platinum status "If You Don't Know Me By Now" was nominated for a Grammy Award, as well as other hits such as "The Love I Lost" "Bad Luck," and "Wake Up Everybody." They have performed at Carnegie Hall, The Forum, Hollywood Bowl, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Palladium in London and the Core States Arena in Philadelphia. There is a $30-$38 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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SF: LINDA KOSUT AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE

SF: LINDA KOSUT AT THE ZINGARI LOUNGE

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Linda Kosut swings jazz, pop & folk atTHE ZINGARI LOUNGE at The Donatello Hotel (501 Post Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-885-8850) on Wednesday, September 19th with sets from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. She will be accompanied by Max Perkoff on piano. Kosut swings jazz, pop and folk, blending songs of these differing genres into unexpected renditions and arrangements. Linda has performed nationally at clubs such as New York's Iridium Jazz Club, the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, San Francisco's Yoshi's Jazz Club, and completed a 6-show run in 2010 at San Francisco's premier nightclub, The Rrazz Room. There is no cover charge.

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L.A.: TWISTED MISTERS & SISTERS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BAR & GRILL

L.A.: TWISTED MISTERS & SISTERS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BAR & GRILL

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Twisted Misters & Sisters will be returning to the HOLLYWOOD STUDIO BAR & GRILL (6122 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA - 323-466-9917 - ) for two more performances: Wednesday, September 19th at 8:00 pm and Friday, September 21st at 9:00 pm. Twisted Misters & Sisters is where the "women sing the men's songs, and the men sing the women's." The night stars: Sandra Benton, Heather Olt, Todd Sherry, Pat Whiteman, and Tom Kiesche. Ron Snyder will be on the baby grand, Kevin Widener will be on drums, and there is the possibility of another musician joining. The event is being produced by James Mooney. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-item minimum.

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L.A.: HAVA ("LIFE" IN HEBREW) AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: HAVA ("LIFE" IN HEBREW) AT THE GARDENIA

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Twenty years after making her stage debut, Hava enters a new, radical era of comedy through channeling the Comedy Queens of Hollywood's Golden Age at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Wednesdays, September 19th & 23rd at 9:00 pm. The performance includes impersonations and the comedy of Carol Channing, Ethel Merman, Judy Garland, Katherine Hepburn, Carmen Miranda, and more. Hava is the creator of The Happy Happy Show, which ran weekly at El Cid and on the web. She has performed her unique style of comedy art at theatres, clubs, and galleries from Los Angeles to New York, with original works that have included Pink Clouds Over Capricorn, Cupcake Clown Conniption, and April Fools Pig! Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

NYC: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG CENTENNIAL BAND

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The Louis Armstrong Centennial Band ska David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band performs at BIRDLAND(315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band (also known as the Louis Armstrong Centennial Band) breathes life and passion into America's own great art form. "There has never been a band quite like the Gully Low Jazz Band," notes legendary record producer George Avakian. "Most groups, past and present, stick to one style. Some current groups attempt to recreate early recordings in their entirety. These guys do neither. Inspired by divergent bands of the 1920s and 30s, you'll hear them swing a variety of styles in music by a wide range of composers, always try to the joy and heart of the music." Now in its 11th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city's best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder, and more! There is a $10-$15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MIKEL MAFARO IN 'ROMANCE ME'

NYC: MIKEL MAFARO IN 'ROMANCE ME'

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Mikel Mafaro and The Cafe Ame'ricain Band debuts at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, September 19th at 9:30 pm with his new show 'Romance Me', a salute to Casablanca and Ricks Cafe, the greatest love story ever told through the poetry of song. This show is filled with songs of dreams, hope and of love. Mikel is a retro performer and his roots in this genre of music began at a young age, listening to Billie Holiday, Ella, Sinatra, etc., along with the passion for the films of that period. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: TOM RAGU & FRIENDS AT GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB

NYC: TOM RAGU & FRIENDS AT GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB

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NYC's lovable gay funnyman Tom Ragu is back in a big way with a new show, at NYC's newest comedy venue, THE GREENWICH VILLAGE COMEDY CLUB (99 MacDougal Street, NYC - 212-777-5233) on Wednesday, September 19th at 6:00 pm. The show, which runs every alternating Wednesday, welcomes a rotating cast of some of NYC's funniest gay and gay-friendly comics. There is good food, lots of laughs, and prizes with a few rounds of "Two Truths and a Lie" with the audience. Comics to appear TBA. There is a $5 cover plus a 1-drink minimum.

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NYC: CHARLOTTE PATTON IS "LOOKING FOR LOVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY"

NYC: CHARLOTTE PATTON IS "LOOKING FOR LOVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY"
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Charlotte Patton returns toTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) with her acclaimed show "Looking for Love in the 21st Century" on Wednesday, August 15th at 9:30 pm; Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm; and Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 pm. The show is directed by Karen Oberlin with musical direction by Barry Levitt. "Looking for Love in the 21st Century" tells a story of looking for Mr. Right on the internet dating sites with a format of stand-up comedy and songs by composers including Rodgers & Hart, Irving Berlin, Steven Lutvak, Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, and Dave Frishberg. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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SF: CHERYL BENTYNE: "LET'S MISBEHAVE - THE COLE PORTER SONGBOOK"

SF: CHERYL BENTYNE: "LET'S MISBEHAVE - THE COLE PORTER SONGBOOK"

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Cheryl Bentyne, a member of The Manhattan Transfer since 1979, will perform at RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Tuesday, September 18th at 8:00 pm. Her beautiful voice, wide range, versatility, and impressive stage presence have made a big impact over the years. Here she passionately pays jazz-vocal homage to the great Cole Porter songbook, based on her new CD of the same name from Summit Records. The disc includes such classics as "Love For Sale," "My Heart Belongs To Daddy," "It's Delovely" and more. There is a $35 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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DC: JOE LOVANO'S "US FIVE" AT BLUES ALLEY

DC: JOE LOVANO'S "US FIVE" AT BLUES ALLEY

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With Folk Art, his 21st recording for Blue Note, Joe Lovano debuts Us Five, a dynamic new ensemble and one of the most exciting of his acclaimed career atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Tuesday through Thursday, September 18th through 20th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. The five (Joe Lovano, James Weidman, Esperanza Spalding, Otis Brown III & Francisco Mela) collectively breathes a youthful exuberance into the first-ever Lovano album to be comprised entirely of his own original compositions. Recorded in November after a preparatory week at New York's famed Village Vanguard, Lovano presents a collection of nine original compositions for himself on tenor saxophone, straight alto saxophone, alto clarinet, tarogato, aulochrome, and percussion; James Weidman on piano; Esperanza Spalding on bass; and Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela on - as Lovano likes to put it drums and cymbals. Lovano explores a wide spectrum of "colors, sounds, and feelings," organizing the flow into passages for quintet, quartets, trios, duos, and solos within the unit, exploiting to the fullest the various rhythm section possibilities afforded by the two-drummer format. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: LUPONE RETURNS FOR SEVEN MORE PERFORMANCES AT 54 BELOW

NYC: LUPONE RETURNS FOR SEVEN MORE PERFORMANCES AT 54 BELOW

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54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) welcomes back Broadway legend, two time Tony Award winner, Patti LuPone, for 7 more performances of her acclaimed show that opened the new venue in June. Performances are at 8:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, September 18th through 22nd, with late shows added on Friday & Saturday. Backed by a five piece orchestra, Ms. LuPone's show will feature a mix of contemporary songs from the world of pop and Broadway and a selection of Paris and Berlin Cabaret Songs from the 30s and 40s. There is an $85-$95 cover plus a $40 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: COLTRANE REVISITED AT BIRDLAND

NYC: COLTRANE REVISITED AT BIRDLAND

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"Coltrane Revisited" featuring Steve Kuhn (piano), Tom Harrell (trumpet), Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone), Andrew Cyrille (drums) and Lonnie Plaxico (bass) will be presented at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) Tuesday through Saturday, September 18th through 24th with shows at 8:30 & 11:00 pm. Pianist Steve Kuhn first made his mark during a brief stint with John Coltrane's quartet. He recently released a critically acclaimed ECM recording exploring Coltrane's repertoire. At Birdland, Kuhn leads an annual all-star gathering in celebration of the legendary saxophonist and jazz innovator's birthday. Born in North Carolina in 1926, John Coltrane emerged on the jazz scene in the 1950s, playing tenor and soprano sax with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. A pioneer of "hard bop" in the 1960s, he led his own groups and reinvented jazz with experimentation and improvisation, his later recordings reflecting his belief that music was a form of spiritual expression. The all-star quintet explores some of Coltrane's late 1950's hard-bop repertoire recorded for the Blue Note and Atlantic labels. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: MURRAY HILL AND LINDA SIMPSON PRESENT DRAG BINGO!

NYC: MURRAY HILL AND LINDA SIMPSON PRESENT DRAG BINGO!

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The new Tuesday game show says it all: Drag Bingo! featuring wacky prizes, loads of laughs and dance music with New York's Drag legends and favorite Bingo duo—Queen of Wit Linda Simpson and King of Comedy Murray Hill at XL NIGHTCLUB, CABARET & LOUNGE (512 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-239-2999 - ). Happy hour starts at 6:30 pm, and at 7:30 pm let the games begin! For years, wisecracking Linda and Murray have been making dreams come true downtown with their unique spin on America's favorite (and easiest) game of chance! Now, for the first time, they bring their Bingo shenanigans uptown time for their gayest adventure yet at XL! This ain't your Grandma's Bingo! Stop by after work, meet a pal from Grindr, play some games with your closest gal pals or make new friends. Drink, play and win! No cover ($2 bingo cards).

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NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: JAZZ LEGEND ANNIE ROSS TUESDAYS THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

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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 September 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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SF: JOHN EPPERSON IN "AN EVENING WITH LYPSINKA'S MAID"

SF: JOHN EPPERSON IN "AN EVENING WITH LYPSINKA'S MAID"

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John Epperson returns to RRAZZ ROOM at THE HOTEL NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-394-1189) on Monday, September 17th at 8:00 pm with "AN EVENING WITH LYPSINKA'S MAID. You've seen Lypsinka. And you've probably seen Lypsinka's hideous maid John Epperson as the snooty rehearsal pianist who walked out on Natalie Portman in the movie "Black Swan." Now you can spend an evening with Lypsinka's domestic, John Epperson, as he plays the piano, sings, and tells hilarious stories of growing up in Mississippi and working at American Ballet Theatre. He even lip-synchs, just like his mistress! There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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L.A.: 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR CLIFFORD BELL

L.A.: 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR CLIFFORD BELL

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Clifford Bell celebrates the 25th Anniversary of his 30th Birthday at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036 - ) on Monday, September 17th ay 8:00 pm. The event will also be a "bon voyage" show of the vocal group "Fourplay!" as Kelley Yearout and his family are moving to Salt Lake City. The group also includes Mary Pat Bowe and Andrea Press, along with Musical Director Tom Griep, and Peter Ewen on bass and Tom Bowe on drums. The show will also feature special guests "Johnny Loves Maddie" with Tim Butterworth on piano. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: MELANIE STACE IN "SIRENS OF THE SILVER SCREEN"

NYC: MELANIE STACE IN "SIRENS OF THE SILVER SCREEN"

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FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut of British West End TV and singing star, Melanie Stace on Sunday & Monday, September 16th & 17th, bot shows at 8:00 pm. "Sirens of the Silver Screen," her new show which marks her debut at the club, is a personal love letter to the talented and beautiful singing ladies of Hollywood featuring songs from Doris Day, Judy Garland, Betty Hutton, Rosemary Clooney, Liza Minnelli, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler and Michelle Pfeiffer. Ms. Stace is backed by her New York based quartet under the direction of Musical Director and accompanist, Doug Oberhamer, Greg Chudzik on bass, David Anthony on drums and Tony Romano on guitar. Melanie Stace was first introduced to television audiences as the popular co-presenter of BBC Television's primetime flagship Saturday night program "The Generation Game," which she co-presented over a period of six years. She quickly became a household name and personality, much in demand both on TV and in theatre. During this time, she appeared on many leading entertainment TV shows, including "The Royal Variety Performance" in the presence of HRH the Prince on Wales, and amongst other honors was presented with the "Through The Keyhole" key by Sir David Frost when she appeared on the television show. There is a $25-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: JANET DACAL, KAREN MASON & JAMES BARBOUR IN "FRANK & FRIENDS

NYC: JANET DACAL, KAREN MASON & JAMES BARBOUR IN "FRANK & FRIENDS

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On Monday, September 17th at 7:00 pm, Broadway at Birdland is proud to present multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn in his monthly concert series called "Frank & Friends" at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Joining Frank onstage will be Janet Dacal (Wonderland, In The Heights), Karen Mason (upcoming Rebecca) and James Barbour (upcoming Rebecca). The series of very special one-night-only concerts will celebrate the songs and favorite performers from the composer's wide range of work in popular, jazz, theatrical and classical music. All profits will go to THE ACTORS FUND(http://www.actorsfund.org/ ), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in the performing arts and entertainment. Jason Howland will act as musical director. Multi-Grammy and Tony Award nominated composer/producer Frank Wildhorn's works span the worlds of popular, theatrical, and classical music. In 1999, Frank became the first American composer in 22 years to have three shows running simultaneously on Broadway: Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War. Also for Broadway: Dracula, Victor/Victoria, Wonderland, and Bonnie & Clyde (Tony Award nominated for Best Score). Frank produced Harlem Song at the famed Apollo Theatre. International: Cyrano, The Count of Monte Cristo, Carmen, Rudolf, Mitsuko, Never Say Goodbye, Camille Claudel, and Tears of Heaven. Frank served as music director for the Goodwill Games in New York City (1998). He wrote the song "Gold", the opening number for the 2002 Winter Olympics. He received the prestigious Charles Dickens Award from USC, where there is a scholarship under his name. Among the artists who have recorded and performed Frank's works: Whitney Houston (#1 international hit "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?"), Natalie Cole, Kenny Rogers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Liza Minnelli, Julie Andrews, Hootie & the Blowfish, The Moody Blues, Johnny Mathis, Linda Eder, Freddie Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Stacy Lattisaw, Molly Hatchet, Blues Traveler, Trace Adkins, Patti LaBelle, Jeffrey Osborne, BeBe Winans, Amy Grant, Anthony Warlow, to name a few, There is a $35 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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

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

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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. Bronwyn is joined by Jerry Scott at the piano and a surprise guest. 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: DON'T RUN, RUSH! AT THE BRICK THEATRE

NYC: DON'T RUN, RUSH! AT THE BRICK THEATRE

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The bold and hot-blooded Mona Ray conjures up both therapeutic as well as hysterical and infectious laughter in Don't run, Rush! at THE BRICK THEATRE (579 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY - 718- 907-6189) on Saturday, September 15th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, September 16th at 5:30 pm; and Thursday, September 20th at 8:30 pm. The absurdly fascinating humor straight from Finland, known for its wintery darkness and summery light, where people neither talk, kiss nor laugh out loud. "Don't run - Rush" features four different pictures of reality in its most absurd forms. A one-woman show where the viewer is never safe. The feeling of danger brings that extra spice to this comedy act where the recipient gives and all is taken. The show is created, written and performed by Mona Ray, directed by Lilli Sukula-Lindblom with music by Sami Sippola. Tickets are $15.

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