CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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: BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END - NOW ON MONDAYS!!
The Open mic night hosted by Sarah Rice & Craig Pomranz on Thursdays on the Upper West Side has changed it's shownight! BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END will now be held every MONDAY night,at THEWEST END (955 West End Avenue, NYC - 212-531-4759) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (signup after 6:30 pm). An open mic with multi-award winning hosts Sarah and Craig bring the ultimate New York experience to the Upper West Side with all kinds of talent singing all genres of music -Broadway, Pop, Jazz, Classical, all are welcomed. There is a $7 cover - no minimum.
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NYC: BEN RIMALOWER DEBUTS NEW PLAY "BAD WITH MONEY"
Ben Rimalower debuts new play "Bad With Money" at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE(61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) running on Mondays at 7:00 pm through December 29th and Thursdays at 9:30 pm through December 18th. Ben Rimalower's addiction to spending beyond his means has driven him to extreme lengths all his life. In BAD WITH MONEY he charts his sometimes hilarious, sometimes harrowing struggle to overcome his problem - or get rich trying. "Bad With Money" is written and performed by Ben Rimalower and directed by Aaron Mark. Rimalower's first solo show, the long-running hit Patti Issues, explored his obsession with Broadway diva Patti LuPone and his relationship with his troubled gay father. Bad with Money delves into even deeper personal territory with the story of his struggle with debt - a journey that takes him through drug addiction, prostitution, fraud and multiple betrayals. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SUSAN WINTER: A WOMAN FOR ALL SEASONS
Multi-award winning Susan Winter brings her show 'A Woman for All Seasons' back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, December 8th at 7:00 pm. Winter is a singer's singer. She has been making a name for herself in the New York cabaret scene, but she has worked in and around New York clubs for many years. This native New Yorker has performed with her trio in intimate jazz spaces and has also sung with big bands, following the charts of the famous 30's and 40's singers. She was a regular at Catch a Rising Star and went on the road to work in many of the popular Catskill Mountain resorts and jazz clubs in surrounding states; but she took a hiatus to raise her two sons and work with special needs adolescents. And now, she's back! Cabaret Hotline's Carla Gordon says, "Susan has a luscious, smooth delivery, but also has a way with a lyric." Her style may have been born in a bygone era but it is unmistakably contemporary. Susan's vocal prowess has been compared to some of the Great American Songbook's finest vocalists, but her approach is a unique blend of pop, jazz and cabaret. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: BRAD BONG - FLOP!
NY talent Brad Bong's new show "Flop!" showcases some of the greatest songs from Broadway flops at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440 - ) on Monday, December 8th at 9:30 pm. Brad takes the audience on a journey through the ups and downs of the everyday life of a New Yorker. From botched OkCupid dates ending in total memory loss, to uniquely disastrous encounters with the city's finest citizens of the streets, Flop! reminds us all that life's ridiculous curve balls and challenges can be met with laughter, joy, and a bit of good old-fashioned wit--and to make the most of every moment." Brad Bong is a New York based actor known for his work in groundbreaking comedic roles such as Waiter in "Robert Restaurant", Starving Artist in "Washington Heights", and Snark-In-Residence at the Occasionally Unemployed Actors Collective. New York credits include the world premier of "Fabulous!, the Musical", "Babes at Sea", and "Into the Glade" (ten points if you've heard of one of these!). Additionally, Brad has toured the country in "The Music Man", and performed regionally with Casa Manana, Sierra Repertory Theatre, and Sacramento Music Circus. You can catch Brad in the much anticipated remake of "Annie" due out this December, opposite Quvenzhane Wallis and Jamie Foxx, and on-screen with Anne Hatheway and Robert DeNiro next year in "The Intern". Brad is also a company member of "Oh What a Night!: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons", which travels worldwide in high velocity falsettos and matching suits. In addition to performing, Brad is an Artist-In-Residence at the brand new Brickhouse Theater Company, bringing outstanding professional work and education to Pennsylvania. There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED
After an acclaimed international tour the Off-Broadway sleeper hit THE VAUDEVILLIANS, its creators return to share the holidays with their fans in JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED 2014. Performances of this comic holiday confection will begin December 8th at 7:00 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ). Additional performances are schedule for Tuesday & Wednesday, December 9th & 10th at 7:00 pm. JINKX MONSOON & MAJOR SCALES: UNWRAPPED 2014 gives audiences a look at the holiday season through the jaded, sassy, somewhat boozy eyes of two bitter queens. Featuring original songs, covers and comedy from these celebrated performers, UNWRAPPED has a little something for everyone at the most wonderful time of the year. Included are last year's favorites, including Sarah Silverman's "Give the Jew Girl Toys" and a warped version of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," as well as some new songs and surprises for this 2014 edition. Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With ten years experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world's largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theaters, playing Moritz in "Spring Awakening" (produced by Balagan Theatre) and Angel in "Rent" (produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre). In 2013, Hoffer played Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). Major Scales is the evil twin of Richard Andriessen. He is a writer, composer, and performer.from Seattle, WA who graduated with a B.F.A. in Theater from Cornish College of the Arts. He has contributed original music to venues throughout Washington, from the Intiman Theater to Hump, Seattle's premier amatuer adult film festival. He recently composed music for and starred in Washington Ensemble Theater's original musical The Callers, and performs regularly in DeLouRue Presents Homo For the Holidays and Freedom Fantasia. There is a $25-$50 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LEVI KREIS AT THE BEECHMAN
"An Intimate Evening with Levi Kreis" will be presented at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909 - ) on Monday, December 8th at 9:30 pm. Levi's debut album 'One Of The Ones' was self-released in 2005 followed by 'The Gospel According To Levi', 'Bygones', 'Where I Belong', 'Live @ Joe's Pub',and the Billboard Magazine featured Kickstarter success, 'Imagine Paradise'. He is a 2010 Tony Award winner, an Outer Critics Circle Award Winner, and a Drama League Award Nominee. Stage credits include Violet, Smokey Joe's Caf•, The Leading Men Of Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet, One Red Flower, and Rent. Levi's recordings have been featured on The Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy, The Apprentice, Mob Wives, VH1, So You Think You Can Dance, Days Of Our Lives, Young and the Restless, and the film Kiss The Bride. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ANDREW LIPPA AND BRIAN CRAWLEY'S A LITTLE PRINCESS
Andrew Lippa and Brian Crawley's beloved musical, A Little Princess, is coming to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday, December 8th t 7:00 pm. This special holiday season concert features Abigail Shapiro as Sarah Crewe (Cindy Lou Who in How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Shapiro Sisters: "Live Out Loud - Live at 54 Below"), composer Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, I Am Harvey Milk) as Ms. Minchin Anthony Warlow ("Daddy Warbucks" in Annie) as Captain Crewe, Emerson Steele (young "Violet" in Violet) as Becky, Alicia Hall Moran (The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess) as Aljana, Alexandra Silber (Master Class) as Mother Sara/Victoria/Amelia along with Paige Brady ("Matilda" in Matilda The Musical), Ava Ulloa ("Matilda" in Matilda The Musical), Mavis Simpson-Ernst (Evita), and Emma Howard (Matilda The Musical, Violet), and other Broadway stars to be announced. A Little Princess is the classic story of a beleaguered young girl with an unbridled imagination and is based on the beloved Frances Hodgson Burnett novel. Director is Moises Kaufman and Music Director is Joel Fram. There is a $30-$55 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: ANNALEIGH ASHFORD - LOST IN THE STARS
Annaleigh Ashford and Music Director Will Van Dyke return to 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) with an updated version of their sold out concert, Lost in the Stars. Performances are scheduled for Mondays, December 1st, 8th & 15th at 9:30 pm and Friday, December 26th at 11:30 pm. Annaleigh is currently playing Essie in You Can't Take It With You on Broadway. She known for her Tony-nominated turn as feisty factory worker Lauren in Kinky Boots and as Betty DiMello on Showtime's Masters of Sex as well as her work in Rent (Maureen), Dogfight (Marcy), Wicked (Glinda), and Legally Blonde (Margot). Annaleigh's show will acknowledge the history of Studio 54 with a classic cabaret that features songs from the days of disco to the haunting melodies of Kurt Weill and Stephen Sondheim. With story and song, the evening will have a touch of fun with a whole lot of heart. There is a $35-$85 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: CUZ WE'RE F#CKING TALENTED AT 54 BELOW
'Cuz We're F#Cking Talented' will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday, December 8th at 11:30 pm as part of the club's Late Night Series. The cast won't be singing some obscure Broadway musical score. They didn't just release an album titled "Me: Up-Close & Personal." They won't be taking off their clothes in this show. And, no, they're not a headlining diva. They're just a group of kick-ass Broadway kids, throwing down our favorite songs ... Cuz They're f#cking talented. Cast: Katie Rose Clarke, Tyce Green, Constantine Maroulis, Arielle Murphy, Anthony Rapp, Kate Rockwell, Holland Vavra and more. There is a $20-$45 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
NYC: DINE & DANCE WITH VINCE GIORDANO AND THE NIGHTHAWKS - NOW AT THE IGUANA
Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks are back - and now will play every Monday & Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 pm at at IGUANA'S VIP LOUNGE (240 West 54th Street, NYC - 212-765-5454). Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks is an eleven-piece band playing music of the 1920s & 30s for your dining and dancing pleasure. In 1976 Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks (originally known as the New Orleans Nighthawks) was formed. A big-band historian and collector, Giordano has more than 60,000 scores in his collection. There is a $15 cover (at the door) plus a $15 food drink minimum.copyright 2014 - See cabaret listings from all over the world at CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The Annual Kritzerland Holiday Show will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm at 
Hosted by award winning songwriter Victoria Shaw, Under The Covers has become a favorite recurring highlight at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - http://www.birdlandjazz.com/ ), featuring a wide variety of top-selling songwriters and musical acts from across the pop, rock and country worlds, and offering intimate acoustic performances of huge hit songs - along with the little-known stories behind them. This event on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series. Victoria's very special guests will be Ramin Karimloo, the Tony-nominated Jean Valjean in the current Broadway production of Les Miserables, and platinum selling recording artist Chely Wright. In the world of theatrical performers, Ramin Karimloo is known as one of the most formidable talents in the industry. Heralded for his portrayal of leading roles Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Karimloo is a musical force unlike any other. In fact, it was his unbridaled reputation that led to his performance in the recent Oscar tribute to Les Miserables. Iranian-born, Canadian actor/singer Ramin is recognized as the favorite leading man to perform in London's West End Musical Theatre by Whats On Stage. Ramin has played starring roles in both of the West End's longest running musicals; Jean Valjean, Enjolras and Marius in Les Miserables and the Phantom and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera. Earlier this year Ramin played The Phantom for three performances alongside Love Never Dies co-star Sierra Boggess in the unique "25th Anniversary Production of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall," that was streamed live to cinemas across the world, providing an even larger stage for this theatrical superstar's talent. Platinum selling recording artist Chely Wright as had 8 top ten recordson the Billboard charts, multiple music awards and #1 music videos. She has recently added "author" to her resume with her heart felt, honest biography "Wish Me Away," which chronicles her journey as the first major country music artist to reveal that she's gay. Victoria Shaw is a pop/ country songwriter responsible for over 65 million cd sales! As a singer, she had the great opportunity to open for Garth Brooks in the historic 1997 Central Park concert. Victoria also wrote one of Garth's biggest hits of all-time, "The River." The two-time Emmy Award-winning composer also wrote "I Love The Way You Love Me" for John Michael Montgomery and "Nobody Wants To Be Lonely" for Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera. Her songs have been recorded by Olivia Newton John, Boyzone, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntyre, Tricia Yearwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Michael McDonald. She co-produced the debut cd for Lady Antebellum, which went gold, thanks to two hit singles, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O'Farrill brings his Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra to 
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Edd Clark and Sue Matsuki kick off the holiday season by bringing their annual show, Sue & Edd's FABULOUS Christmas Show to 
Bob Diamond returns to 
2001 MAC Award Nominee Kim Grog brings her new show "One Hit Wonder Woman" back to 
SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas continues at 
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at 
She has opened for Lady Gaga, starred in Rent & Rocky Horror, performed with the San Francisco Symphony and sung a duet with Idina Menzel, now Australian Idol sensation and RuPaul's Drag Race favorite Courtney Act returns to New York to premiere her first holiday show at 
Lauren White & The Quinn Johnson Trio (Quinn Johnson, Piano; Ed Howard, Bass; and Kevin Winard, Drums) will perform at 
Chondra La-Tease Profit brings her Holiday Show to 
Anna Marie Sell will be making her cabaret debut on Sunday, December 7th at 4:00 pm, at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - http://stage72.com/ ). The show is called "Goodnight Soldier: Songs of the Second World War." The set list is pulled from sheet music that that Anna inherited from her grandmother - which she actually purchased during the 1940s. Director is Miles Phillips. Musical director is Bill Zeffiro.
Toronto Independent Music Award winner for "Best Jazz" of 2014, former member of The Nylons, Micah Barnes will present "Sundays in New York" at