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Monday, March 10, 2014

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Here are today's cabaret 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! - MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

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SPECIAL BENEFIT TONIGHT - NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY HONORING THE LEGACY OF MARIANNE CHALLIS - THE RETURN OF A TRADITION

SPECIAL BENEFIT TONIGHT - NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY HONORING THE LEGACY OF MARIANNE CHALLIS - THE RETURN OF A TRADITION

Monday, March 10th, will mark the return of a tradition, Chasin' the Blues Away - A benefit for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDShonoring the legacy of Marianne Challis. Performance is at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). "Chasin' the Blues Away" will feature her friends/students including Kevin Dozier, Laurie Krauz, Reagan Stone, Lisa Mullane Viggiano with musical direction by Daryl Kojak and direction by Scott Barnes. Marianne started this event a number of years ago and her friends have chosen to honor her life by continuing the tradition -- and by continuing her efforts to help fund the great work being accomplished by this wonderful organization. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM CELEBRATES THIS YEAR'S MAC NOMINEES

TODAY'S CABARET PICK - NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM CELEBRATES THIS YEAR'S MAC NOMINEES

Matsuki / Furshpan Productions present 'Just For Fun - The Metropolitan Room Celebrates This Year's Mac Nominees' on Monday, March 10th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). The show will be celebrating some of this year's amazingly talented MAC nominees. (All were invited to participate.) Scheduled to appear are Rosemary Loar, Billie Roe, Marissa Mulder, Nathan Change, Gary Crawford, Joan Jaffe, Barbara Malley, Colleen McHugh, Rev. Yolanda (Roger Anthony Mapes) - Dawn Derow, Tom Toce - Marcus Simeone, Peter Calo, Bill Zeffiro, Barry Levitt and Tracy Stark, who is also our Musical Director for the evening. Co-Produced & Hosted by Sue Matsuki & Bernie Furshpan. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. ($10 discount for MAC members)
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: THE PHEASANTRY PRESENTS MOMENTUM

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: THE PHEASANTRY PRESENTS MOMENTUM

Momentum will perform at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Monday, March 10th at 8:30 pm. Momentum is a dynamic jazz-latin line-up - Yosi Marshall (saxes), Johnny P (bass), Kate de Freitas (vocals), Saal Seneviratne (keyboards), Paul Viski (guitar) and Lyn Edwards (drums). The band plays all original material, a sexy mix of jazz, tango, flamenco, calypso and indo-fusion. Call for cover/minimum information.

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LADIES GO-DIVA AT CRAZY COQS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: LADIES GO-DIVA AT CRAZY COQS

'Ladies Go Diva', an original musical comedy, with gorgeous harmonies and saucy kitchen euphemisms will be presented at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) on Monday, March 10th at 8:30 pm. Songwriter/performer Helen Goldwyn and fellow 'Ladies' Katherine Mount and Lisa Peace first burst onto the cabaret scene in 2011 to a standing, stamping ovation in their sell-out show at The English Theatre of Hamburg, and have been entertaining audiences ever since. They have all performed in a vast array of cabaret, theatre, TV, and radio and, between them, have over 60 years of experience. With original, swinging music and lyrics, the Ladies' acutely honest observations include songs about singledom, psychotic ambition and Sapphic curiosity, to name but a few. Daring to sing about the quirks of being Ladies-of-a-certain-age in a world where everyone is 'Prettier and Younger' they also celebrate life, love and lust... even if there is 'No Sex in The City'! As a songwriter, Helen Goldwyn has had her work performed by other top cabaret artists and her songs have been featured on BBC TV, radio and in a series of concerts with The National Orchestra of Wales. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA SUNDAY, MARCH 16th

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA SUNDAY, MARCH 16th

The SEVENTH ANNUAL MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA will be held on SUNDAY, MARCH 16th at 1:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). Sue Matsuki is producing this year's gala. Sue Matsuki, who his producing the event this year on behalf of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE, has positioned the show about half-way between the BISTRO AWARD show on March 4th and the MAC AWARD SHOW on March 27th

Here's a complete list of those who have agreed to perform.

Carolyn Montgomery-Forant & Julie Reyburn!
Dana Lorge & Warren Schein!
Tanya Moberly & Erin Cronican!
Gretchen Reinhagen & Andrew David Sotomayor!
Champagne Pam & John Hurley!
Sidney Myer & Mary Lahti!
Sue Matsuki & Edd Clark!
Jenna Esposito & Jim VanSlyke!
Sarah Rice & David Vernon!
Marissa Mulder & Ritt Henn!
Miles Phillips & Rob Langeder!
Lorinda Lisitza & Ted Stafford!
Marcus Simeone & Tanya Holt!
Bob Diamond & Donna Elliott!
Sean Harkness & Ian Herman!
Tracy Stark & Rob Langender!
Miles Phillips & Erin Cronican!
Musical director will be Tracy Stark.

As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice.

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The CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MARCH IS CABARET MONTH PROMOTION is sponsored in part by the following generous supporters of cabaret:

Laura Ainsworth • Lucille Carr Kaffashan
Michael Janin: Artists in Partnership • Marty Geiger
Jim Van Slyke • Jim Speake • Harold Sanditen • Chris Barrett
Bob Diamond • Bob O'Hare • Joanne and Bernie Furshpan •Cynthia Crane • Kitty Skrobela - MIRANDA MUSICAnonymous

MONDAY NIGHT IN NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM CELEBRATES THIS YEAR'S MAC NOMINEES

MONDAY NIGHT IN NYC: THE METROPOLITAN ROOM CELEBRATES THIS YEAR'S MAC NOMINEES

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO

Here are today's cabaret 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!

SAN FRANCISCO: PAULA WEST IN EXTENDED RUN AT YOSHI'S - CLOSING NIGHT

San Francisco based jazz vocalist Paula West will perform at FEINSTEIN'S AT THE NIKKO (222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - 866-663-1063) in a 4-week engagement opening on Thursday, February 13th, with shows running Thursday through Sunday, through March 9th. See website for showtimes. Known for her rich, powerful contralto voice, West will present an all-new show featuring an eclectic range of songs - from memorable jazz standards by Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart, to contemporary American classics by Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. Accompanied by her four-piece band, West will take San Francisco audiences on a musical journey through the ages. Born into a Marine Corps family in San Diego, California, Paula West was initially exposed to classical music. It wasn't until college that West began listening to jazz singers such as Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn. After college, West moved to San Francisco, unsure of what she wanted to do with her life. Buying old records from thrift shops, she studied them and then began singing classes. As she became more secure in her talent, she ventured into jam sessions, places where an open mike gave her a chance to perform before an audience. It was at one of these sessions that she met a pianist who would join her in the climb to her own musical identity and her musical success. His name was Ken Muir, and he continues as her accompanist today. West went on to study with Faith Winthrop, developing her unique tone and delivery. She learned how to sustain a note without a vibrato, which is now almost a Paula West trademark. Tickets are $35-$50 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.

SAN FRANCISCO: YOSHI'S PRESENTS A 'DOUBLE BILL'

A special 'Double Bill' featuring the Kris Bowers Quintet and The Myele Manzanza Trio will be presented at YOSHI'S(1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA - 415-655-5600) on Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 pm. Pianist Kris Bowers is one of the newest and brightest lights on the jazz landscape. Schooled in jazz and classical music, raised amid the rap and hip-hop of the 1990s, inspired by the cinematic power of the great film composers of recent decades, Bowers' sound - though rooted in traditional styles - is open to numerous external influences that keep the music fresh and vibrant for a new century. This rich and eclectic sensibility is evident from the very first notes of Heroes + Misfits, his debut recording on Concord Jazz. Although considered primarily a jazz artist, Bowers has never been afraid to step outside of the genre's traditional boundaries and dabble in other forms of music. He performed on Watch the Throne, the 2011 collaborative album by hip-hop artists Jay-Z and Kanye West. In addition, he recently composed the score for Seeds of Time, a 2013 documentary by Sandy McCloud about the preservation of naturally occurring seed in an era of genetic engineering in agriculture. Heroes + Misfits, scheduled for release on Concord Jazz in March 2014, is an ambitious debut album that position Bowers at the forefront of a talented sextet and showcases a musical and compositional style that - while clearly rooted in the jazz tradition - is also reflective of an eclectic musical age. There is a $19 cover.

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN CAPE COD - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDA

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN CAPE COD - TORONTO - D.C. - MARYLAND - FLORIDAHere are today's cabaret 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!

CAPE COD: "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BURT BACHARACH"

COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS(4404 Route 28, Cotuit, MA - 508-428-0669) presents "What the World Needs Now - A Musical Tribute to Burt Bacharach" on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm, March 7th through 16th. The musical revue has been a lifelong dream for Ruth Condon who is producing, directing, and performing in the show along with Sarah Swain, Cerise Bynoe, Emily Wade Adams, Anthony Teixeira, and Tom Tracy. Condon appreciates the music, the harmonies, the varied time signatures and the difficulty of singing Bacharach's songs. The show will feature 29 songs written between 1958 and 1995, including "Walk on By," "Wishin' and Hopin,'" Alfie," "Heartlight," and "This House is Empty Now," a collaboration with Elvis Costello. The show will also feature anecdotes and short vignettes, including projected images and video. Pianist Mike Garvan will lead the band, which includes George Machon on trumpet, flute, fluglehorn and percussion, Steve Silverstein on drums, Tad Price on electric & nylon string guitar and Ron Ormsby on upright and electric bass. The singers will add to the instrumental mix, with Tracy playing harmonica and Swain on ukulele and guitar. Tickets are $20-$25.

TORONTO: DINNER WITH THE CANADIAN MEN'S CHORUS

On Sunday March 9th, the Canadian Men's Chorus will hold its first-ever fundraising CABARET at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) on Sunday, March 9th featuring the men of CMC and some special guests for a Sunday of classic showtunes, smoky ballads, contemporary pop songs and much more. The brunch show is at 12:30 pm and the dinner show at 7:00 pm. There will be a silent auction as well! Now in its fourth exciting season, the Canadian Men's Chorus was co-founded in 2010 by Arlene Jillard and Artistic Director Greg Rainville to present high quality performances of classical repertoire, both traditional and contemporary, with a focus on Canadian music. There is a $20 cover.

TORONTO: DON FRANCKS: SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE JAZZ CELLAR

THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299) is excited to present legendary vocalist Don Francks as part of a new series taking place Sunday evenings in March at 8:00 pm in the Jazz Cellar, their beautiful 3rd floor lounge. He is joined by Steve Hunter on keys. When Don Francks opens his mouth to sing, he takes his audience on a journey. This celebrated singer and actor is widely regarded as one of the finest and most authentic jazz voices in Canada, having released several recordings including "Jackie Gleason Says: No One in This World is Like Don Francks" (with guitar legend Lenny Breau) , "Lost and Alone" (featuring orchestra arrangements by conductor Patrick Williams) and the original motion-picture soundtrack to Finian's Rainbow; among others. Francks has starred in many CBC television specials with jazz compatriots Jimmy Dale, Guido Basso, pianist Maury Kaye and the late, great Ron Collier. Then, in the sixties he moved to New York City where he performed on The Jackie Gleason Show, sang at The Blue Angel, and recorded a live album at the Village Vanguard. He also made several appearances on the Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas, Dick Cavett and Merv Griffin shows. Next stop: Hollywood, where he guest-starred in shows like The Wild Wild West, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mannix, and Mission: Impossible. "La Femme Nikita", "The Listener", "My Bloody Valentine" and "I'm Not There". His list of work as a voice-over artist for ads and cartoons is simply too vast to even begin mentioning! At 82 years young, Francks has just released "21st Century Francks," a live recording captured in 2002 at The Top O' the Senator. He will be performing songs from the CD, with many surprises in store along the way. There is a $5 cover.

D.C.: LEE RITENOUR AT BLUES ALLEY

Lee Ritenour will perform atBLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, March 6th through 9th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. It's been a long road since the seventies, when Ritenour's legendary Tuesday night appearances at the famed Baked Potato became part of the D.C. musical landscape for five years. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, George Benson, Al Jarreau, and even Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell could be seen in the audiences that would pack the house. From rock to blues to jazz, his diverse music became foundation of over 3,000 sessions as a young guitarist with a broad spectrum of artists. Call for cover/minimum information.

D.C.: LISA SOKOLOV DUO AT BOHEMIAN CAVERNS

The Lisa Sokolov Duo performs at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 pm. Lisa Sokolov is a frontline New York jazz vocalist, improviser and composer. Her work embraces the best of new music, free and straight ahead jazz. Her recordings angel Rodeo, Lazy Afternoon, Presence and A Quiet Thing have all received Best CD of the Year citations and press kudos. Sokolov is the originator of the method of Embodied VoiceWork, a vocal improvisation method which she teaches at The Experimental Theater Wing at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts where she is a Full Arts Professor. Before her full time appointment at Tisch, Sokolov was on the faculty of The Graduate Program of Music Therapy at NYU for ten years. There is a $15 cover.

MARYLAND: MAGGIE ROSE WITH THE WALKING STICKS

Maggie Rose with The Walking Sticks perform at BETHESDA BLUES & JAZZ SUPPER CLUB (7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD - 240-330-4500) on Sunday, March 9th at 7:30 pm. Since the release of her debut album, CUT TO IMPRESS, dynamic vocalist Maggie Rose has garnered national attention from media and fans alike. Produced by Blake Chancey and James Stroud, the album features the breakthrough Top 30 hits "I Ain't Your Mama" and "Better." The project highlights Maggie's songwriting prowess on nearly half of the tracks. She recently opened for Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow on the FREE & EASY Tour. The Potomac, Maryland native is currently getting ready for the release of her next single from CUT TO IMPRESS, "Looking Back Now." The Walking Sticks is the outfit of twin brothers Max and Spencer Ernst and their soulful beyond her years lead singer Chelsea Lee. The group from Silver Spring Md took off in 2011 as a vehicle for deep roots grooves and harmony but the Sticks have recently taken a few leaps into much different territory. After touring the more meditative and heavily acoustic debut album World So Bright, the twins began accumulating an arsenal of old synthesizers from around town. More importantly, they signed on their long time friend and collaborator Chelsea Lee in 2012. Tickets are $15-$30.

CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET - JAZZ EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY
Here are today's cabaret 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!

NYC: THE BIRDLAND JAZZ PARTY FEATURING CAROLYN LEONHART

The Birdland Jazz Party features Carolyn Leonhart every Sunday in March at 6:00 pm at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080). Award winning vocalist Carolyn Leonhart has released four critically acclaimed solo albums which have been on Jazz Radio charts worldwide. She has performed at clubs and festivals throughout the world, including The Blue Note and The Jazz Standard in NYC as well as The Detroit Jazz festival and The New Haven Jazz Festival, to name a few. In addition to having tenure as the lead back-up vocalist with the legendary jazz/rock band Steely Dan, Carolyn has performed and/or recorded with Al Jarreau, Hank Jones, Christian McBride, Jimmy Cobb, Eric Reed, Michael McDonald, Helen Sung, The Mingus Big Band, Boz Scaggs as well as many others. Carolyn is currently preparing to record her next solo album as well as an album of music with her father (famed bassist/composer Jay Leonhart). There is a $25 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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.

MANHATTAN: DONALD HARRISON, RON CARTER, BILLY COBHAM TRIO

The hard-swinging trio of Donald Harrison (sax), Ron Carter (bass), and Billy Cobham (drums) will perform atTHE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592) on Tuesday through Sunday, March 4th through 9th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The trio first demonstrated its strong chemistry and affinity for standards on its 2004 recording, Heroes. In April 2005, Half Note Records captured the trio live during a week-long series of shows at the Blue Note, producing the album New York Cool (2005). Half Note again recorded the trio in action at the club last year, releasing the album This is Jazz near the end of 2011. This week at the Blue Note, the band looks build on last year's musical achievements with another hotly-anticipated residency.

MANHATTAN: ELIANE ELIAS AT DIZZY'S CLUB

Pianist, singer, and songwriter Eliane Elias performs atDIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Wednesday through Sunday, March 5th through 9th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. She is joined by Steve Cardenas, guitar; Marc Johnson, bass; and Rafael Barata, drums. Elias blends her Brazilian roots with a sensuous, alluring voice and piano style to create a distinctive sound that has won her scores of fans. With five GRAMMY Award nominations and multiple recordings that have achieved "top five" spots on Billboard and other charts, Elias is recognized for her talent by both peers and fans. Expect to be treated to nuanced piano-playing and seduced by Elias' expressive voice. There is a $40-$50 cover.

CABARET TONIGHT IN ON THE RADIO & THE WEB: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

CABARET TONIGHT IN ON THE RADIO & THE WEB: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN - A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION

David Kenney's EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet athttp://www.wbai.org/, is usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. This Sunday, March 9th, David presents a MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION, an "On-Air" FREE FORM Free-For-All FUNDRAISING BROADCAST . Call 212-209-2950 with Your Pledge during this broadcast. You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for this show and future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. For more information, seehttp://www.oldisnew.org/ . You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

CABARET EVENTS TONIGHT IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC: MATURE LOVE SONGS WITH LYNDA RODOLITZ

Lynda Rodolitz brings her show 'Mature Love Songs' toTHE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, March 9th at 4:30 pm. From her "mature" perspective, Lynda Rodolitz takes a clear-eyed look at love and finds it lacking. She considers life's successes and not-so's, and tells the truth as only a very funny lady can. Lynda is joined on stage by music director Paul Greenwood. Helen Baldassare directs. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: BIG TO DO! A NEW MUSICAL AT THE DUPLEX

A new musical, 'Big To Do' will be performed at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438 - ) on Sunday, March 9th at 9:30 pm. Adapted from Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedict find themselves in 1953 Little Italy in this reading of a brand new musical set to the quintessential tunes of the Rat Pack era including "Quando, Quando, Quando," "Mambo Italiano," "Buona Sera Signorina" and more. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: PRISCILLA BAGLEY WITH WHEN WILL I BE LOVED?: THE LINDA RONSTADT 'HALL OF FAME' CAMPAIGN 2014

Classically trained cross-over diva, Priscilla Bagley, will be celebrating the many hits and wide variety of musical genres conquered by vocal icon, Linda Ronstadt at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, March 9th at 9:30 pm. Musical director is Christopher Leavy. Song selections will include pop hits That'll Be the Day, You're No Good, Blue Bayou as well as Big Band classics I've Got a Crush On You, What's New and Poor Wandering One from The Pirates of Penzance. Priscilla Bagley has been professionally employed as a leading lady of both opera and musical theatre, her body of work ranging from the title role in Madama Butterfly and Violetta in La Traviata toRona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Mama Morton in Chicago. She starred in two cabarets in the 2011 Orlando Cabaret Festival, and originated the role of Motherin the world premiere of Requiem for a Young Man by Dove Award winning composer, Ronald Owen in 2012. Priscilla was "Steppin' Out with Irving Berlin" at the Winter Park Playhouse to close the year and stepped into her debut of "When Will I Be Loved?:The Linda Ronstadt Hall of Fame Campaign" in 2013. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU: 54 SINGS SIDE SHOW

54 Sings, a new series presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551), celebrates some of Broadway's favorite musicals, featuring the hit songs from these groundbreaking shows, performed by some of the best in the biz-sometimes by the very voices for whom they were written! "I Will Never Leave You: 54 Sings Side Show" will be presented on Sunday, March 9th with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm celebrating the tunes of Bill Russell and Henry Krieger's brilliant Side Show. Expect belting galore as all of your favorite tunes are revisited, including "Say Goodbye to the Freak Show," "Leave Me Alone" and, of course, "Who Will Love Me as I Am?" Directed by Bill Russell and starring Lauren Kennedy, Norm Lewis, Jeff McCarthy, Hugh Panaro, Alice Ripley, The Skivvies and more! There is a $60 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

NYC:ERIC YVES GARCIA AT BEMELMAN'S BAR

Eric Yves Garcia has been invited back again to perform at BEMELMAN'S BAR at the CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-570-7189) on Sundays in March at 9:00 pm. You're invited to enjoy music, stories and laughs well into the evening as Mr. Garcia burns up the keys, with Ritt Henn on Bass and Tony Romano on Guitar. Eric has several weekly bookings in New York City, specializing in the American Songbook, jazz and standards. Some of the NY spots he has played include: Firebird, Don't Tell Mama, Danny's Skylight Room, Monkey Bar, Boxcar Lounge, The Townhouse and Chez Josephine. There is a $15 cover at the bar, $25 at tables.

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: SOUL SEARCHING

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas continues at ETCETERA ETCETERA(352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141) on Sundays from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme on Sunday, March 9th is "Soul-Searching". Co-Host will be MAC Award Nominee Jonathan Whitton. Jonathan will be at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 - http://www.donttellmamanyc.com/ ) with BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL March 13th at 7:30pm. Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon. There are no reservations; seating is on a first come/ first served basis, with one intermission. There is a $10 cash cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHICAGO CABARET DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

CABARET TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHICAGO CABARET DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

On Sunday, March 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm there will be a fundraiser show atDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ) for the Chicago Cabaret Documentary Project being directed by Eric McHenry Brown. This show is being produced in conjunction with Daryl Nitz of the CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals ) and features a cast of some of the best cabaret performers in the Chicago community including; Heather Currie, Joan Curto, Jeff Dean, Hilary Feldman, Laura Freeman, Ester Hana, George Howe, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael, Bob Moreen, Paul Motondo, Marianne Murphy-Orland, Daryl Nitz, Suzanne Petri, Denise Tomasello and Melissa Young. This show will also feature a short presentation from Director Eric McHenry Brown as well as a silent auction and an opportunity to donate to the project. The documentary project will feature many of the performers and fans of Chicago Cabaret as well as some of the people that support the community and make its existence possible. It is our hope that this film will not only offer a glimpse of the people that keep the art form alive and their performances but also educate and create wider interest in the art of cabaret in Chicago. If possible we hope to also generate more interest in Chicago tourism and the diverse art and entertainment the city has to offer. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO WITH "CRAZY LOVE" MONTHLY AT THE MET

CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO WITH "CRAZY LOVE" MONTHLY AT THE MET

Marieann Meringolo brings her new show "Crazy Love," toTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a monthly series opening on Friday, February 9th and running through December 19th. Remaining Show dates & times are Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, April 5 at 4:00 pm; Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm; Sunday, June 8th at 7:00 pm; Saturday. July 19th at 7:00 pm; Friday, August 15th at 7:00 pm; Friday, September 19th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 pm, and a special holiday show "In the Spirit" on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 pm. Singing from the heart, Meringolo covers an eclectic mix of music from Cole Porter to Sara Bareilles, Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Marsha Malamet, and more. In this loveletter to love, Meringolo explores the far reaches of our romantic pursuits, on a road that is as bumpy as it is divine. The show features music director Doyle Newmyer on piano, Boots Maleson on bass, and Brian Woodruff on drums. Eric Michael Gillett is the show's director. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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MATINEE CABARET TODAY - CAPE COD: "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BURT BACHARACH"

MATINEE CABARET TODAY - CAPE COD: "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO BURT BACHARACH"

COTUIT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (4404 Route 28, Cotuit, MA - 508-428-0669) presents "What the World Needs Now - A Musical Tribute to Burt Bacharach" on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm, March 7th through 16th. The musical revue has been a lifelong dream for Ruth Condon who is producing, directing, and performing in the show along with Sarah Swain, Cerise Bynoe, Emily Wade Adams, Anthony Teixeira, and Tom Tracy. Condon appreciates the music, the harmonies, the varied time signatures and the difficulty of singing Bacharach's songs. The show will feature 29 songs written between 1958 and 1995, including "Walk on By," "Wishin' and Hopin,'" Alfie," "Heartlight," and "This House is Empty Now," a collaboration with Elvis Costello. The show will also feature anecdotes and short vignettes, including projected images and video. Pianist Mike Garvan will lead the band, which includes George Machon on trumpet, flute, fluglehorn and percussion, Steve Silverstein on drums, Tad Price on electric & nylon string guitar and Ron Ormsby on upright and electric bass. The singers will add to the instrumental mix, with Tracy playing harmonica and Swain on ukulele and guitar. Tickets are $20-$25.

A CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE EVENT: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA SUNDAY, MARCH 16th

A CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE EVENT: MARCH IS CABARET MONTH GALA SUNDAY, MARCH 16th
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As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice.

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SPECIAL CABARET EVENT TOMORROW IN NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY HONORING THE LEGACY OF MARIANNE CHALLIS

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT TOMORROW IN NYC: CHASIN' THE BLUES AWAY HONORING THE LEGACY OF MARIANNE CHALLIS
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT
MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT

Monday, March 10th, will mark the return of a tradition, Chasin' the Blues Away - A benefit for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS honoring the legacy of Marianne Challis. Performance is at 7:00 pm at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). "Chasin' the Blues Away" will feature her friends/students including Kevin Dozier, Laurie Krauz, Reagan Stone, Lisa Mullane Viggiano with musical direction by Daryl Kojak and direction by Scott Barnes. Marianne started this event a number of years ago and her friends have chosen to honor her life by continuing the tradition -- and by continuing her efforts to help fund the great work being accomplished by this wonderful organization. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ROSIE AND THE GANG - POP, SOUL AND JAZZ CLASSICS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: ROSIE AND THE GANG - POP, SOUL AND JAZZ CLASSICS

Rosie, a new singer from Yorkshire, will perform at THE PHEASANTRY (152-154 King's Road, London SW3 4UT - 08456 027 017) on Sunday, March 9th at 8:00 pm. Rosie is ably supported by some fine musicians; Wayne Pollock on keys, Chris Sutton on Bass, and Martin Shaw on bass and vocals, and Julian Richer on drums. They promise a fun night playing some great tunes across the genres of pop, soul and jazz. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: MISS HOPE SPRINGS SINGS HER SONGS

CABARET TONIGHT IN LONDON: MISS HOPE SPRINGS SINGS HER SONGS

Miss Hope Springs continues her hugely successful residency at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) every Sunday night at 8:00 pm. The booking is now in it's 2nd sold out year, with a new show and a new line up. Singing her acclaimed original repertoire at the piano, towering blonde ex Vegas showgirl Hope is joined, as always, by Nigel on throbbing double bass and Sam on chilli hot percussion. By adding new member Andy on sizzling guitar, they have become The Crazy Coqs Quartet. Award-winning singer-songwriter, pianist and funny girl Hope sings some of her most popular "laugh out loud then move you to tears" songs with a few choice brand new numbers ... a new look, new material and a new line up for 2014. You'll hear Hope's personal blend of finger snapping pop, smouldering bossa-novas and wistful waltzes. With fans as diverse as Fenella Fielding, Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters), Jarvis Cocker, Rula Lenksa, Marc Almond and Jonathan Ross, this unique evening of delightfully catchy original songs is the fun and sophisticated way to round off your weekend or kick start your week. Call for cover/minimum information.
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CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE - HERE'S TODAY'S CABARET NEWS & LISTINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

MARCH IS CABARET MONTH

Here are today's cabaret 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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MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHICAGO CABARET DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

MEMBER EVENT TONIGHT IN CHICAGO: FUNDRAISER FOR THE CHICAGO CABARET DOCUMENTARY PROJECT

On Sunday, March 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm there will be a fundraiser show at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ) for the Chicago Cabaret Documentary Project being directed by Eric McHenry Brown. This show is being produced in conjunction with Daryl Nitz of the CCP (Chicago Cabaret Professionals) and features a cast of some of the best cabaret performers in the Chicago community including; Heather Currie, Joan Curto, Jeff Dean, Hilary Feldman, Laura Freeman, Ester Hana, George Howe, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael, Bob Moreen, Paul Motondo, Marianne Murphy-Orland, Daryl Nitz, Suzanne Petri, Denise Tomasello and Melissa Young. This show will also feature a short presentation from Director Eric McHenry Brown as well as a silent auction and an opportunity to donate to the project. The documentary project will feature many of the performers and fans of Chicago Cabaret as well as some of the people that support the community and make its existence possible. It is our hope that this film will not only offer a glimpse of the people that keep the art form alive and their performances but also educate and create wider interest in the art of cabaret in Chicago. If possible we hope to also generate more interest in Chicago tourism and the diverse art and entertainment the city has to offer. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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MEMBER BRUNCH SHOW TODAY IN NYC: SUNDAY NOON OPEN MIC AT THE MET

MEMBER BRUNCH SHOW TODAY IN NYC: SUNDAY NOON OPEN MIC AT THE MET

Sunday Afternoon Open Mic comes to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on the 2nd & 4th Sundays each month from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm (signup ay 11:30 am). Presented and hosted by Susan Winter and Deb Berman, the "OPEN MIC AT THE MET" is not your average Open Mic since it will be presented on the iconic stage, with amazing acoustics, high-end equipment, and experienced sound engineer to help create a concert-like experience in Metropolitan Room's friendly, warm environment. Each Open Mic offers different pianists to accompany your performance. There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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MEMBER SHOW TODAY IN NYC: BOBBIE HOROWITZ "GREAT SONG WRITERS UP CLOSE #2" AT THE MET

MEMBER SHOW TODAY IN NYC: BOBBIE HOROWITZ "GREAT SONG WRITERS UP CLOSE #2" AT THE MET

Bobbie Horowitz presents presents "Great Song Writers Up Close #2" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, March 9th at 4:00 pm. Bobbie will hosts songwriters David Friedman; the late, Richard Whiting (through his granddaughter Debbi Whiting); and the late Sammy Timberg (through his daughter Pat Timberg). Performers include Eric Yves Garcia, Marissa Mulder, Stacy Sullivan, Victoria Rae Sook & David F. Slone • with possible surprise guests. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT IN NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO WITH "CRAZY LOVE" MONTHLY AT THE MET - TODAY'S CABARET PICK!

MEMBER SHOW TONIGHT IN NYC: MARIEANN MERINGOLO WITH "CRAZY LOVE" MONTHLY AT THE MET = TODAY'S CABARET PICK!

Marieann Meringolo brings her new show "Crazy Love," to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for a monthly series opening on Friday, February 9th and running through December 19th. Remaining Show dates & times are Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, April 5 at 4:00 pm; Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm; Sunday, June 8th at 7:00 pm; Saturday. July 19th at 7:00 pm; Friday, August 15th at 7:00 pm; Friday, September 19th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 pm; Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 pm, and a special holiday show "In the Spirit" on Friday, December 19th at 7:00 pm. Singing from the heart, Meringolo covers an eclectic mix of music from Cole Porter to Sara Bareilles, Michel Legrand, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Marsha Malamet, and more. In this loveletter to love, Meringolo explores the far reaches of our romantic pursuits, on a road that is as bumpy as it is divine. The show features music director Doyle Newmyer on piano, Boots Maleson on bass, and Brian Woodruff on drums. Eric Michael Gillett is the show's director. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS TODAY

CABARET - JAZZ SUNDAY BRUNCH EVENTS TODAY

Every Sunday I list Brunch Events on the home page of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE and post the listings on FaceBook, Google+ and Twitter, as well as on the CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BLOG and my own TUMBLR blog. Your event missing? Send press releases tostuhamstra@svhamstra.com to be included - listings are FREE! Every day in every way we're promoting Cabaret!

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: BOB DOROUGH: SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK AT JOE'S PUB

Bob Dorough, the 90-year-old jazz legend, brings his School House Rock show to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) on Sundays, March 2nd & 9th at noon. Dorough wrote "Three is a Magic Number" and dozens of other memorable songs for ABC TV's Schoolhouse Rock. His fans have included Miles Davis, Tom Waits, Dr. John, Jamie Cullum, Blossom Dearie, Diana Krall, and many, many more. Join the legendary Bob Dorough for an intimate set celebrating his many different forays into entertainment that have brought so much joy over the years. There is a $20 cover.

NYC: DESMOND'S "JAZZ BRUNCH" WITH JERRY COSTANZO & HIS TRIO

DESMOND'S STEAKHOUSE (513 Seventh Avenue, NYC - 212-391-6900) presents 'Jazz Brunch' every Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm with Jerry Costanzo & His Trio, with special guests weekly. Dine on their very special and affordable brunch menu while enjoying the best of jazz, swing and "The Great American Song Book". Combining the liveliness of Time Square with a resplendent dining experience, Desmond's Steakhouse has proudly become New York City's premiere steakhouse with a contemporary twist. Call for cover/minimum information.

TORONTO: BRUNCH WITH THE CANADIAN MEN'S CHORUS

D.C.: SHANNON GUNN AND THE BULLETTES BRUNCH SHOW

"Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes" will present a special live recording, Jazz Brunch event at BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) on Sunday, March 9th at 12:00 noon. "Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes" began as a dream of Shannon Gunn, trombone player and recent graduate of the George Mason University Masters in Jazz Studies program. After meeting with saxophone player Leigh Pilzer in the summer of 2010, they realized that there were enough talented and active musicians in the D.C. area to put together an all-women professional jazz orchestra. Mrs. Gunn decided to see if she could get them together to create a rough recording so that the general public could hear what they could do. Soon a Kickstarter website was born which allowed Mrs. Gunn to raise $1500 to pay for the production of the album. "Shannon Gunn and the Bullettes" are a musical performance organization that uplifts women in jazz, creates networking opportunities, and provides a positive role model for aspiring jazz musicians in the D.C. area. There is a $10 cover.

LOS ANGELES: BROADWAY BRUNCH AT DON'T TELL MAMA

James Lent & James Mooney present The Broadway Brunch at DONT 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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Monday, March 10, 2014

Sunday, March 9, 2014