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Sunday, December 22, 2013

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: G. SCOTT LACY'S HOLIDAY CABARET

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: G. SCOTT LACY'S HOLIDAY CABARET

G. Scott Lacy's HOLIDAY CABARET will take place atSOCIETY CABARET AT THE HOTEL REX (562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - 800-982-2787) on Friday and Saturday, December 20th & 21st at 8:00 pm, and Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 pm. The show promises to be a light and bright seasonal blend of music and song. A terrific setting for holiday celebrations and the perfect antidote to the traditional office party. Lacy's special guest on Sunday, the 22nd will be singer/pianist Christopher M. Nelson. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS

CABARET TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO: CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS

Performing fiery Scottish/Irish traditional tunes, plus their hybrid style of Celtic pop-rock with Celtic instrumentation, The Celts will appear atYOSHI'S (1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600 - ) on Sunday, December 22nd with performances at 2:00 & 6:00 pm. You may have seen The Celts PBS Pledge show called Christmas with The Celts which aired on over 222 PBS TV stations across the U.S. and Ireland. The show is also set to air the next 2 years on PBS during the month of December. The Celts have performed in front of as many as 80,000 fans and perform mostly in Performing Art Centers, Theatres, and Arenas these days. The Celts have recorded 8 records and have been featured on tons of Celtic music compilations through the years. The Celts also host an annual show at the Pollstar #1 venue in the country, the world famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. There is a $28-$55 cover.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN MARYLAND: ORI NAFTALY BAND AT BETHESDA BLUES

CABARET TONIGHT IN MARYLAND: ORI NAFTALY BAND AT BETHESDA BLUES

Ori Naftaly, a 25 year old Israeli guitarist, composer and producer, will perform with his band at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB(7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500 - ) on Sunday, December 22md at 7:30 pm. For years Naftaly studied guitar from a wide range of music genres (Spanish, Classical, Jazz and Funk). Naftaly studied and graduated from Hadassim High Music Class at the age of 17, then was accepted to Rimon School of Jazz & Contemporary Music, for Arrangement and Composition studies. After two years, he started playing and recording with Israeli artists all over Israel. In 2011 Ori Naftaly started gathering his favorite blues musicians to open his own band - The Ori Naftaly Band. Since then, the band won awards around the world. On October 2012 he won the local blues competition, and the Ori Naftaly Band was chosen as the Best Israeli Blues Band of 2013. In Memphis TN at the 29th IBC The Ori Naftaly Band made it to the Semi Finals. Their second album "Happy For Good" was released in May 2013 and featured 8 new songs by the band. Ori Naftaly produced the album and composed most of the songs. There is a $20 cover.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: "A REDD CHRISTMAS" WITH CHUCK & ROBERT REDD

CABARET TONIGHT IN D.C.: "A REDD CHRISTMAS" WITH CHUCK & ROBERT REDD

Chuck Redd will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - ) on Sunday, December 22nd with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Redd made his international debut when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. That year, he also began performing extensively with the Great Guitars. With Byrd, Redd traveled around the world and throughout the United States. Robert Redd born and raised in the Washington, DC, area, where he continues to base his musical career. He co-leads a group with his brother, Chuck Redd, and appears often as a free-lance musician at Blues Alley with local and national artists. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DUDUKA DA FONSECA & HELIO ALVES AT DIZZY'S

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: DUDUKA DA FONSECA & HELIO ALVES AT DIZZY'S

This holiday season, the musical traditions of Rio will transform cold winter nights into sultry samba celebrations, courtesy of percussionist Duduka Da Fonseca and Sao Paulo native and first call pianist Helio Alves when they appear at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, December 19th through 22nd with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. They are joined by special guest vocalist Maucha Adnet; Anat Cohen, clarinet; Hans Glawischnig, bass; and Mike Moreno, guitar. In addition to being a member of Trio da Paz, Da Fonseca has also had a storied career as a sideman, playing with artists from Joe Henderson to Antonio Carlos Jobim. Da Fonseca and Alves will present a special program of Christmas-themed samba jazz, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.
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NYC: MIKE STERN BAND FEATURING RANDY BRECKER, DENNIS CHAMBERS & ANTHONY JACKSON

NYC: MIKE STERN BAND FEATURING RANDY BRECKER, DENNIS CHAMBERS & ANTHONY JACKSON

The Mike Stern Band featuring Randy Brecker, Dennis Chambers & Anthony Jackson will perform at THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB (1650 Broadway, NYC - 212-582-2121) on Thursday through Sunday, December 18th through 22nd with shows at 8:30 & 10:30 pm. In a career that spans three decades and a discography that includes more than a dozen eclectic and innovative recordings, six-time GRAMMY nominee Mike Stern has established himself as one of the premier jazz and jazz-fusion guitarists and composers of his generation. There is a $45-$55 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRIS BOTTI AT THE BLUE NOTE TO YEAR'S END

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRIS BOTTI AT THE BLUE NOTE TO YEAR'S END

THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) welcomes back Chris Botti for his 9th holiday residency, Monday through Saturday, from Monday, December 16th through Monday, December 30th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The show features Chris Botti, trumpet; Billy Kilson, drums; Leonardo Amuedo, guitar; Geoffrey Keezer, piano; Andy Ezrin, keys; Richie Goods, bass; Sy Smith, vocals; and Serena Mckinney, violin. Since the 2004 release of his critically acclaimed album When I Fall in Love, Botti has become America's largest-selling jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music, achieving multiple gold and platinum certifications, four No. 1 albums on Billboard's Jazz Albums listings, and this year, his first GRAMMY as a leader. Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music. Hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year, the trumpeter and his incredible band have also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world's most prestigious venues. Playing with his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, Botti is joined on his new GRAMMY-winning Impressions by featured artists Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill, Herbie Hancock, Mark Knopfler, David Foster, and Caroline Campbell. There is a $40 cover.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KLEA BLACKHURST, JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH IN "A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS"

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: KLEA BLACKHURST, JIM CARUSO & BILLY STRITCH IN "A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS"

The fourth year of "A Swinging Birdland Christmas" atBIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) starring Birdland regulars Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch, will take place on Saturday, December 21st through Wednesday, December 25th - all shows at 6:00 pm except Saturday at 5:30 pm. In the tradition of beloved seasonal specials, Blackhurst, Caruso and Stritch will perform swinging arrangements of "Christmas Waltz," Kay Thompson's "Holiday Season," "Sleigh Ride," and "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" among other favorites. The singers will be joined by Steve Doyle on bass and Carmen Intorre on drums. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA SUNDAYS

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: ARTURO O'FARRILL AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA SUNDAYS

Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill brings his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Sundays at 9:00 & 11:00pm. Called the leader of the "first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz", O'Farrill was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O'Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley's Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O'Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NAKED HOLIDAYS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: NAKED HOLIDAYS AT THE CUTTING ROOM

After a wildly successful transfer to Off-Broadway in 2011, EndTimes Productions once again returns to Off-Broadway with the 7th Annual NAKED HOLIDAYS. Previews of this flesh-filled evening of non-traditional holiday mischief, music and merriment are at CUTTING ROOM (44 East 32nd Street, NYC - 212-691-1900) at 8:00 pm. Performances are Saturdays at 7:30 & 10:30 pm & Sundays at 7:00 pm and the show runs through December 30th. Added performances Monday, December 23rd, Thursday & Friday, December 26th & 27th and closing night Monday, December 30th - all at 8:00 pm. NAKED HOLIDAYS is a darkly comic Yuletide bacchanalia of theater, music and burlesque. This boisterous holiday celebration puts a bawdy spin on some of our best-loved winter traditions. Full cast & production team at http://www.EndTimesProductions.org. With all-new musical numbers and sketches, as well as the traditional full-monty closer, "The Naked People Play", Naked Holidays is sure to deliver more holiday cheer than you've felt since puberty. Tickets are $45, available at 212-352-3101 orhttp://www.EndTimesProductions.org .
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER" AT THE YORK

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: "LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER" AT THE YORK

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director), presents acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland in the Off-Broadway premiere of the tour-de-force musical Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter at THE YORK THEATRE at Saint Peter's Church (619 Lexington Avenue, NYC - 212-935-5820 ext. 25). Performances are set to begin Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 5, 2014. Performances are Tuesdays through Sundays - see website for showtimes. Opening Night is set for Thursday, December 12th at 7:30 pm. Music direction will be by Christopher McGovern, and the onstage band will feature Danny Weller on bass and Alex Wyatt on drums. Love, Linda has book by Ms. Holland with Gary William Friedman, music & lyrics by Cole Porter, and arrangements & additional music by Mr. Friedman. Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby, Jr. is the Director. Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter is a one-woman, tour de force musical and theatrical journey, starring acclaimed jazz vocalist Stevie Holland. Love, Linda explores the life of Linda Lee Thomas, the Southern beauty who, at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties, married and was a driving force behind legendary songwriter Cole Porter. Though Porter was gay, their companionship and love lasted through 35 years of marriage and together they lived a spectacular, glamour-filled life. With swinging, jazz-inflected arrangements by award-winning composer Gary William Friedman, Cole Porter's timeless music and lyrics weave through the compelling narrative written by Holland and Friedman, celebrating the deep love that Linda and Cole shared, while examining the darker sides of their life. The score for Love, Linda includes such beloved Porter songs as "Night and Day", "I Love Paris," "In the Still of the Night" and "Love for Sale." Tickets are $67.50.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: LE JAZZ HOT: HOW THE FRENCH SAVED JAZZ

'Le Jazz Hot: How The French Saved Jazz', created by Peter and Will Anderson, will be presented at 59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) on Tuesdays through Sundays, December 3rd through 29th (showtimes vary- see website). Peter and Will Anderson, with their sensational jazz quintet, whisk audiences to the streets of Paris and the French countryside with rollicking swing and gypsy jazz. Had France not supported musicians like Django Reinhardt, Sidney Bechet, and Josephine Baker, America's great art form may not have survived! Tickets are $25.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SPREAD THE CHEER, LET'S GIVE THIS YEAR

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SPREAD THE CHEER, LET'S GIVE THIS YEAR

A concert to benefit the American Red Cross and disaster relief in the Philippines will be performed at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Sunday, December 22nd at 9:30 pm. Come on out and hear some of your favorite holiday tunes and much more by Past American Idiots, New York's Indie Rock Band Hey Guy, Montclair State Musical theater Alumni, and more up and coming New York Artists! There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED AT 54 BELOW

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED AT 54 BELOW

A celebrated New York event since 2010, the Bistro Award-winning series Sondheim Unplugged will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. The show features some of Broadway and cabaret's most dynamic voices, accompanied by piano only. Expect tunes from A Little Night Music, Company, Into the Woods, Follies, Passion, Dick Tracy, and more. Sondheim Unplugged is hosted by series creator Phil Geoffrey Bond, who will fill the audience in on Sondheimien facts, history, and assorted tidbits of theatrical lore! Special guests this week include Pamela Myers (Company's original Marta), Sarah Rice (Sweeney Todd's original Johanna), and Jim Walton (Merrily We Roll Along's original Franklin Shepard). Also starring: Lisa Asher, Mick Bleyer, Derrick Cobey, Alexis Cole, Eric Michael Gillett, Leah Horowitz, Rob Maitner, Molly Pope, Julie Reyburn, and Lucia Spina. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: A HAPPY HOLIDAYS SCENE WITH VANESSA JUSTINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: A HAPPY HOLIDAYS SCENE WITH VANESSA JUSTINE

Singer/ songwriter Vanessa Justine and her band will appear at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Sunday, December 22md at 7:00 pm for an evening of holiday fun! The show will be a performance of holiday tunes and favorites. There is a $7 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRISTMAS WITH A K - KATIE THOMPSON AND FRIENDS

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: CHRISTMAS WITH A K - KATIE THOMPSON AND FRIENDS

Katie Thompson and friends return to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Sunday, December 22nd at 9:30 pm with 'Christmas with a K'. This Christmas song cycle premiered to a sold-out, two-encore crowd at 54 Below. Now, Katie is bringing the gang back together, with a few new surprises, all to benefit Toys for Tots. After spending the past year performing in Big Fish and being appearing in Giant at the Public Theater, Katie sets her sights on Christmas with a night of carols re-written, standards re-imagined, and New York's finest, funniest voices. Having penned three albums and two-and-a-half musicals, Katie promises to "put the mayhem back in Bethlehem" ... again! As a composer, Thompson always draws a crowd of the biggest voices of Broadway and Off-Broadway. For this new batch of holiday mischief, she is joined by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida), Daniel Everidge (Grease, Falling), Andrew Kober (House of Cards, Hair), Erin Quill (Avenue Q), Julia Mattison (Godspell, Turn Back O Man), MJ Rodriguez (Rent), and Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) and Joel Waggoner (Southern Comfort). There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: HEDDA LETTUCE: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Holidays are upon us, and Lettuce Rejoice 2013 is back at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, December 14th at 9:30 pm; Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, December 20th & 21st at 9:30 pm; and Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. Hedda's crisp comedy and delicious song parodies have made this festive celebration a hit for the past twelve years. Look forward to hearing such songsas, 'Here Comes Tranny Clause', the classic song, 'Sleigh Ride', in Hedda'shands turns into a gay mans quest for sex on Grinder, and 'Do You Hear What I Hear' is now, 'Do You Think That He's Queer,' about a fag hag desperately seeking a sexual relationship with a gay man. Plus, a holiday homage to the recently departed Amy Winehouse. Lettuce Rejoice is theperfect present to give your self for the holidays. Out right bellylaughs are the free gifts with purchase with each ticket sold. The very talented Paul Leschen will be accompanying Hedda on piano. There is a $22 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PATRICIA NEAL: A REMARKABLE LIFE

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: PATRICIA NEAL: A REMARKABLE LIFE

Patricia Neal: A Remarkable Life, starring Sinthea Starr (Joel Vig), will be presented atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sundays, December 15th & 22ndat 9:30 pm. The show is conceived, written and directed by Joel Vig with Musical Direction By Alex Rybeck. Sinthea Starr is a veteran of far too many stage and screen classics to possibly list. She has, for over 5 decades, been a household name in homes from Manaus to Cooch Behar and Tokyo to Timbuktu. Born the only child of semi-deposed Russian royalty, Starr's early training was with a band of travelling Gypsy acrobats and musicians. It was in this troupe that she met the young and unknown Yul Brynner, who was to become the first in a long line of rumored paramours including Mike Todd, Mike Wallace, Mike Tyson, Kirk Douglas, Melvin Douglas, Michael Douglas, Douglas MacArthur, Douglas Durst, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Hank Williams, Tennessee Williams, Aristotole Onasis, Nicky Hilton, Nicky Haskell, Eddie Haskell, Walter Cronkite, Tallulah Bankhead, Elvis Presley, Warren Beatty, Warren Buffet, and Siegfried and Roy among others. Miss Starr's celebrated autobiography "BORN A LEGEND" is is its 137th printing and is available for download on your kindles and ipads. Her exercise video, "SINTHEA SWEATS TO THE SOUNDS OF THE 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's" has gone triple platinum and will soon be released on Blue Ray and 5 Channel Sound. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARB JUNGR PREMIERES DANCING IN THE DARK

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BARB JUNGR PREMIERES DANCING IN THE DARK

59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) presents renowned British chanteuse Barb Jungr in her only NYC engagement of 2013 when she premieres her new show BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK, accompanied on piano by Tracy Stark. Performances begin on Sunday, December 22nd and run through Sunday, December 29th. Show times are 7:15 pm on Tuesday & Thursday; 5:15 pm on Friday & Saturday; and Sundays at 7:15 pm with an added performance on Sunday, December 29th at 3:15 pm. Specially created for the Holiday season, BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK features songs by Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and more, done in Jungr's sultry stripped down style, a seductive accompaniment to the long nights ahead. With rave international reviews and two prestigious New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award), Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, interpretation of song and radical approach to arrangements. Her acclaimed releases on Linn Records and Naim Label, and "revelatory" live performances have brought her to audiences all around the world. Tickets are $35.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BOB O'HARE IN RECOVERY: A SHOW ABOUT GETTING BETTER

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: BOB O'HARE IN RECOVERY: A SHOW ABOUT GETTING BETTER
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Eric Michael Gillett presents Bob O'Hare in Recovery: A Show About Getting Better at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. He will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson, Musical Director and Piano ; Tom Kirchmer, Bass: Peter Grant, Drums). Bob O'Hare made his cabaret debut in May of 2009 with "Home: A Musical Journey." Shortly after, Mr. O'Hare took a very serious fall after his first show, and is still in recovery today. His life was dominated by a long stay in a rehabilitation center and much physical therapy, but Robert O'Hare has willpower! As soon as he could, he began working with Eric Michael Gillett, his director, and the Tom Nelson Trio. The healing process continues, and so does the music! Eric and Bob have selected a glorious range of songs to tell Bob's fascinating, inspiring, sometimes humorous story of Recovery, by composers such as Leslie Bricusse, David Friedman, Jerry Herman, Henry Mancini, Anthony Newley, Paul Simon, Stephen Sondheim, and others. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.  $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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MATINEE CABARET TODAY - CHICAG0: FUNNY OLD BROADS: OY VEY HOLIDAYS


MATINEE CABARET TODAY - CHICAG0: FUNNY OLD BROADS: OY VEY HOLIDAYS

After an extended hit run, the Funny Old Broads are back with their holiday extravaganza at GORILLA TANGO THEATRE (7924 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL - 847-677-7761) - new songs, new jokes as well as some of the old favorites. Performances are on Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 pm; Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) at 8:00 pm; and New Year's Eve, December 31st at 8:00 pm. Chicago's newest hit "Funny Old Broads," which opened July 18th and was extended twice, is opening a holiday show: FUNNY OLD BROADS OY VEY HOLIDAYS! This show will feature some of the Funny Old Broads most popular pieces as well as new holiday themed fun stuff. 'Funny Old Broads' Oy Vey Holidays' stars Stand-up Comic Caryn Bark, Sit-Down Comic Robin Riebman and Musical Comics The Boomer Babes (Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin). New Years Eve show includes complimentary champagne! Tickets are $25 ($36 on the 31st).

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CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS - NYC - TORONTO - LOS ANGELES

CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS - NYC - TORONTO - LOS ANGELES
Here are today's Sunday Cabaret Brunch events as listed on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret! Your event missing? Send press releases to stuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE!
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NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI

Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, returns with her Sunday Jazz Brunch on August 11th at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a French restaurant in the heart of Soho. They will play three sets from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. She will be joined by Saul Rubin on guitar and Pat O'Leary on bass in this charming boite that offers a great, well-priced menu and cozy atmosphere. Award-winning vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following through her unique take on material from the new American songbook as well as classic standards by artists as varied as Pink Floyd and Duke Ellington, Dolly Parton and Johnny Mercer. A trained actor, Gabrielle has a soulful sensitivity for the story in the lyric. Gabrielle has performed on stages from Amsterdam to New York including Carnegie Hall, Iridium Jazz Club, Birdland, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum.

NYC: SUNDAY BRUNCH: CLAUDIO RODITI QUARTET - TRIBUTE TO DIZZY GILLESPIE

Trumpeter Claudio Roditi will perform a Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) for the December Brunch shows - showtime is 11:30 am. He is joined by Roni Ben-Hur, guitar; John Lee, bass; and Robin Baytas, drums. Integrating post-bop elements and Brazilian rhythmic concepts into his palette with ease, Grammy-nominee Claudio Roditi plays with power and lyricism. This versatility keeps the trumpeter in demand as a performer, recording artist and teacher. Born in 1946 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Roditi began his musical studies when he was just six years old. By the time he was twelve, he had already become a serious jazz listener. In 1966, he was named a finalist at the International Jazz Competition in Vienna, Austria. While in Vienna, Roditi met Art Farmer, one of his idols, and the friendship inspired the younger trumpeter to follow a career in jazz. He has since performed and recorded with many jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Joe Henderson, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Tito Puente, and Paquito D'Rivera. With over twenty critically acclaimed albums to his credit, Claudio Roditi continually develops his playing and compositions through new recording projects. His latest release features several Roditi originals (Bossa de Mank, Piccolo Samba, and the driving, straight-ahead tune, Levitation) framed by seven compositions written by Brazilian masters such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Johnny Alf, guitarist/composer Toninho Horta, and pianist Eliane Elias. $29.50 cover includes brunch, music and a drink.

TORONTO: "A MONTH OF SUNDAYS" BRUNCH WITH MICAH BARNES TRIO

This Holiday season Micah Barnes and his Trio (Daniel Barnes drums, Russ Boswell bass) take you on a musical tour through New York City in celebration of their upcoming disc "New York Stories" for Sunday Brunch at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) at 12:30 pm. Join the former Nylons Baritone and his band as they visit legendary musical landmarks such as The Brill Building, The Savoy Ballroom, The Cotton Club, The Apollo Theatre, and Broadway's Time Square with songs taking the audience on a journey through the musical history of The Big Apple. There is a $15 cover.

LOS ANGELES: BROADWAY BRUNCH AT DON'T TELL MAMA

James Lent & James Mooney present The Broadway Brunch atDONT TELL MAMA LA (8279 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-380-7209 ) on Sundays December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th with seatings at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm. The brunch features LA's Brightest singing Broadway's Best. There is no cover - 2 drink minimum or brunch.

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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: MISS HOPE SPRINGS: NOW IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: MISS HOPE SPRINGS: NOW IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME

Miss Hope Springs returns toTHE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) for another series of Sunday night shows in December. The season of mistletoe and sequins is upon us as The Crazy Coqs' resident comedy cabaret chanteuse Miss Hope Springs and her musicians bring you the most Hollywood of Christmases and a unique all-original festive repertoire in 'Now It's Christmas Time'. There will be cheery Cha Cha Chas, snow-dusted Sambas and a heavy frosting of schmaltz. After the show, a specially chosen soundtrack of sparkling vintage greats will have you relaxing late into the night. Call for cover/minimum information.
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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - TIE - NYC: BARB JUNGR PREMIERES DANCING IN THE DARK

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - TIE - NYC: BARB JUNGR PREMIERES DANCING IN THE DARK

59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) presents renowned British chanteuse Barb Jungr in her only NYC engagement of 2013 when she premieres her new show BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK, accompanied on piano by Tracy Stark. Performances begin on Sunday, December 22nd and run through Sunday, December 29th. Show times are 7:15 pm on Tuesday & Thursday; 5:15 pm on Friday & Saturday; and Sundays at 7:15 pm with an added performance on Sunday, December 29th at 3:15 pm. Specially created for the Holiday season, BARB JUNGR: DANCING IN THE DARK features songs by Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and more, done in Jungr's sultry stripped down style, a seductive accompaniment to the long nights ahead. With rave international reviews and two prestigious New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award), Barb Jungr is renowned for her unique vocal style, interpretation of song and radical approach to arrangements. Her acclaimed releases on Linn Records and Naim Label, and "revelatory" live performances have brought her to audiences all around the world. Tickets are $35.
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TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - TIE - NYC: BOB O'HARE IN RECOVERY: A SHOW ABOUT GETTING BETTER

TONIGHT'S CABARET PICK - TIE - NYC: BOB O'HARE IN RECOVERY: A SHOW ABOUT GETTING BETTER
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Eric Michael Gillett presents Bob O'Hare in Recovery: A Show About Getting Better at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, December 22nd at 7:00 pm. He will be accompanied by the Tom Nelson Trio (Tom Nelson, Musical Director and Piano ; Tom Kirchmer, Bass: Peter Grant, Drums). Bob O'Hare made his cabaret debut in May of 2009 with "Home: A Musical Journey." Shortly after, Mr. O'Hare took a very serious fall after his first show, and is still in recovery today. His life was dominated by a long stay in a rehabilitation center and much physical therapy, but Robert O'Hare has willpower! As soon as he could, he began working with Eric Michael Gillett, his director, and the Tom Nelson Trio. The healing process continues, and so does the music! Eric and Bob have selected a glorious range of songs to tell Bob's fascinating, inspiring, sometimes humorous story of Recovery, by composers such as Leslie Bricusse, David Friedman, Jerry Herman, Henry Mancini, Anthony Newley, Paul Simon, Stephen Sondheim, and others. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.  $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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