CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: THIRD TUDOR CITY PARKS CONCERT SET FOR AUGUST 17th
The 7th Season of The Parks Concert Series, (formerly The Concerts for City Greens), a free outdoor concert series, continues on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, August 14th at 6:30 pm). at TUDOR CITY GREENS PARK (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and East 43rd Streets) and will feature professional performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret, jazz, classical and opera scene. All performers donate their time and talent for these concerts. The concert will be hosted by Tudor City resident, Broadway and cabaret veteran Raissa Katona Bennett. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted.
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NYC: KT SULLIVAN AND JEFF HARNAR: OUR TIME
KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar bring their show 'Our Time: Sullivan & Harnar sing Sondheim' to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesdays, July 9th, 16th, 23rd and August 6th & 13th at 6:00 pm. Its a new show of Sondheim standards and rarely heard gems. Musical director is Jon Weber. KT has headlined at Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, and The Caramoor Festival. She has also performed at The Spoleto Festival, The New York Historical Society, La Nouvelle Eve in Paris, The Chichester Festival in the U.K. and at The Adelaide Festival in Australia. In March 2012, she became Artistic Director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, producer of the annual Cabaret Convention. Jeff Harnar is an Award-winning New York cabaret and recording artist who is known for his critically acclaimed engagements at The Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room; Feinstein's at The Regency; The Metropolitan Room and most recently at Birdland and Iridium. His Carnegie Hall appearances include both the Cole Porter and Noel Coward Centennial Galas. He appeared at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall in a sold-out solo concert, and "A TALENT TO AMUSE" hosted by Sheridan Morely. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBER EVENT
NYC: BARRET IS BACK ON RESTAURANT ROW
Chris Barrett returns to LA RIVISTA RISTORANTE (313 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-366-4603) on Monday, May 19th, where he will be at the piano Mondays through Wednesdays. There are two shows nightly, a dinner show at 8:00 and a supper show at 10:00 pm. Chris Barrett's performances are in the tradition of the great late-night boites of a fondly remembered era, when the likes of Hugh Shannon, Bobby Short, and Buddy Barnes manned the keyboard. There is no cover charge.
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NYC: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Jazz-pop vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli brings her new show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, August 13th, at 7:00 pm. Director is Marilyn Maye. She will be joined by a dynamic trio: Joshua Richman on piano, Pat O'Leary on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums. The show will feature an eclectic array of tunes ranging from fresh takes on jazz standards and pop classics to original tunes. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: DEVIN BING RETURNS TO THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Devin Bing returns to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Wednesday, August 13th at 9:30 pm. Energy and exuberance, complimented by a classic sophistication that would appeal to even the most discerning palette, Devin Bing combines the swagger of a bygone era with his own charismatic brand of urban jazz. His presence is unforgettable. His performances are not to be missed. Crooner and composer, piano man and performer, Devin Bing moves audiences with a combination of vintage flare and contemporary showmanship. Whether he's seated behind the grand piano or swinging at the head of his dynamic 8-piece band, Bing captivates the eyes and ears of every person in the room. Every evening with Devin Bing promises a scintillating journey of smooth vocals, elegant beats and a seductive air of elegance that leaves his audience spellbound. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: COURTNEY ACT: BOYS LIKE ME
Australian Idol sensation and RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 contestant Courtney Act returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Wednesdays, Auguts 6th, 13th & 20th at 9:30 pm with an encore of her acclaimed solo show. In Courtney Act: Boys Like Me, the multi-talented drag idol sings her favorite songs and divulges the fascinating and funny dirty laundry list that is her love life. There's that angry text from a straight boy's girlfriend, the twins in Montreal, and the US Marine, just to name a few of the titillating encounters she details in story and song. This tuneful, hysterical performance showcases Courtney's sharp observations of living life on the gender divide, and illustrates what happens when boys like her. Cover information athttp://www.spincyclenyc.com/
NYC: VINTAGE POP SOUL WITH SAYCON SENGBLOH
Known for her captivating performances and her killer voice, Broadway darling Saycon Sengbloh makes her debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday, August 13th at 7:00 pm and Friday, August 29th at 11:00 pm. Saycon most recently was showcased in Tony Award-nominated Motown the Musical and originated the role of Sandra Iszadore in the hottest and only Afro-beat award winning musical Fela! on Broadway. Sengbloh has the distinction of being the first woman of African descent to perform the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked. Revealing a fountain of versatility and intense talent, Sengbloh's affectionate voice conveys a sense of passion, heartbreak, and love. There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JILLIAN LOUIS MAKES HER 54 BELOW DEBUT
A two-time award winner for Best Actress in a Musical at NYMF, theatre & film actress Jillian Louis makes her debut at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) on Wednesday, August 13th at 9:30 pm. This is a unique cabaret act all about working in the trenches of live entertainment. It's a true story-told in song-about how you get in, stay in, manage to eat and have a roof over your head, and sometimes thrive. In short: it's about the agony and the ecstasy of show business. Jillian will regale audiences with songs both famous and obscure, from theater, country, and pop, and perhaps even a genre or two too beneath the radar to have a name. It's all about entertainment! There is a $25-$35 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The 7th Season of The Parks Concert Series, (formerly The Concerts for City Greens), a free outdoor concert series, continues on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm.) at 
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Trumpeter Joe Herrera will serve at Artist in Residency at
Michele Mele will appear at
The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe makes their semi-annual, weeklong headlining engagement at 
GRAMMY Award-winning guitar virtuoso Earl Klugh will appear at 
Celebrating 60 Years of Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown, Curated and Co-Presented by Revive Music, will be presented at 
Jazz legend Annie Ross continues her unprecedented, record-breaking, multi-year run at 
Comedy legend Joan Rivers returns with her her live stand-up act to 
William Shuman's 'En Avant!' will be performed on Tuesdays, August 12th, 19th & 26th at 7:00 pm at 
Savion Glover, the legendary American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer makes his 
Scott Siegel's critically acclaimed Broadway Bally hoo!, that regularly features great Broadway and nightclub stars in New York City is now presented monthly at 
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks are back - and now will play every Monday & Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at at 
The 7th Season of The Parks Concert Series, (formerly The Concerts for City Greens), a free outdoor concert series, continues on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:30 pm (Rain date: Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm.) at 
Nurtured by the DC Jazz scene, Olayimika Cole will perform at 
The Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, a 17 piece big band co-founded by baritone saxophonist Brad Linde, trumpeter Joe Herrera and club owner Omrao Brown, performs on Mondays at
For the first time in their eleven-year association with 
Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party at
Angela Johnson will appear at 