CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: AN EVENING WITH LOUIS & DREW AT DON'T TELL MAMA
DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) presents Drew Gasparini & Louis Sacco in 'An Evening With Louis & Drew' on Monday, August 31st at 7:30 pm. Drew Gasparini and Louis Sacco are best friends who love to re-interpret jazz standards in a way you've never heard before. They have performed together as "Louis & Drew" for several years, but this is the first time that they will share their show with a New York City audience. Be among the first to spend an evening with this dynamic duo, surrounded by friendship, humor, and harmonies. There is a $5 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: ASHLIE WELTE - DREAMS & DETOURS AY THE DUPLEX
Ashlie Welte presents 'Dreams & Detours' at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Monday, August 31st at 9:30 pm. Ashlie moved from Maui to Manhattan and traded her beach blankets for Broadway. She is an actor, singer and songwriter with a penchant for positivity, reconnecting with her dream of preforming in New York City. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum
NYC: FOREST VANDYKE: "BREAKING FREE"
"Breaking Free", presented at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, August 31st at 7:00 pm is an introduction to the golden voiced performer Forest VanDyke. VanDyke hails from Austin, Texas and was drawn to music from an early age. From age eight, he sang gospel passionately in his church choir. Heavy involvement in his middle school choir led him to the reputable Austin Children's Choir. His love of music grew, and he soon auditioned and was invited to join the prestigious American Boychoir School in Princeton, NJ. There, he studied diligently under the tutelage of conductors Craig Denison and Dr. James Litton. Under their direction, Forest has been privileged to perform in Germany and around the country at venues such as Carnegie Hall. Following Forest's experience at the American Boychoir School, he returned to Texas to continue singing and explore new interests. He was awarded the top-ranked baritone at the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir Competition. He appeared in numerous high school theatrical productions and developed an intense interest in the theatre as a place to combine his acting, singing, movement and athletic skills. After high school, Forest attended Texas State University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentration on the Professional Acting Training Progra. Forest moved to New York and within a month booked his first national tour. He joined the Actors' Equity Association. Forest became a member of the international singing/ recording group, Teatro, and has been privileged to tour the world with them. The group has recently joined with Broadway Pops International and is in the works for new performances. Forest has since worked on new productions with wonderful directors and artists like Saheem Ali (A Free Man of Color, Goddess), Kevin Del Aguila (Altar Boyz, Peter and the Starcatcher), and John Rando (Urinetown, The Toxic Avenger). With skills in singing, acting, athleticism, dance and movement, Forest looks forward to continuing to learn and grow as an artist with many more wonderful and exciting experiences! 'Breaking Free' is am emotional musical journey will help you discover your inner truth, and find the courage to break free of whatever is binding you. But most of all • its gonna be a heck of a great time! There is a $22.50 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: ALISON BURNS & LULU PICART AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
Alison Burns and Lulu Picart join forces to perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Monday, August 31st at 9:30 pm. For Alison Burns the passion for performing began at the early age of 2 when her parents say she began harmonizing with them as they rehearsed songs with their church band. Following in her parent's footsteps, Alison's first solo was in church, as well as her first tour. At the ripe age of twelve Burns booked a southern tour with gospel group, The Young Continentals, and recorded her first album with Generation Blessed just a few years later. It was clear, her career had started but she insisted on developing her talent, and so she moved to New York City to attend The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Just two months after graduation Burns booked her first Broadway National Tour with RENT! where she stepped into the swing position. After a year on tour she re-signed as Maureen where she "jumped over the moon" for audiences all over the US. and Canada. Lulu Picart recently starred in the Off Broadway Production of Disenchanted!, for which she was nominated for a Lucille Lortel award. She also tours with composer David Friedman presenting his music in Listen to My Heart: the Songs of David Friedman. She has sung with Toxic Audio, The Voices of Liberty, and the Orlando Philharmonic and has been featured in the Orlando Cabaret Festival and the Avignon Jazz Festival. Lulu was a judge for The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World and has adjudicated for the Florida Vocal Association. She serves as clinician for small vocal ensembles and large choirs and holds masterclasses in performance and working with accompanists. As a musical director, she has worked for freeFall Theatre, Mad Cow Theater, and Walt Disney World. Lulu can currently be seen as Gooch in feeFall Theatre's production of Mame! There is a $24 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER REUNION CONCERT AT 54 BELOW
DISCO INFERNO, a reunion concert of the 2000 Broadway musical Saturday Night Fever, will be presented at 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551 - ) on Monday. August 31st with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Wear your best dancing shoes and get ready to twirl around the floor with the man every woman wants a chance to dance with. Featuring some of the Bee Gee's biggest hits of the late 70s, "Stayin' Alive," "Boogie Shoes," "If I Cant Have You," "Jive Talkin," "How Deep Is Your Love," and even a few songs recently added to a brand new production of the show, you'll be grooving all night to this fabulous score. You'll even get to join the cast on the dance floor! With Original Cast Members: Paige Price (SNF, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Beauty & The Beast), Paul Castree (9 To 5, Young Frankenstein, High Fidelity, SNF), James Carpinello (SNF, Rock Of Ages, Xanadu), Bryan Batt (Mad Men, Sunset Boulevard, La Cage Aux Folles, SNF, Suessical) and Featuring: Shannon O'Boyle (Once), Jay Ellis, Casey Garvin (Bullets Over Broadway), James LaRosa (Mr. Confidential), Corey Mach (Hands On A Hardbody), Ray DeMattis (Mafia, Untitled, Father Hood), Maddy Apple (White Christmas Nat'l Tour), Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture) and Haley Swindal (Jekyll And Hyde). There is a $40-$80 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LEZCAB PRESENTS BETH MALONE: SO FAR AT JOE'S PUB
Best Actress Tony nominee and star of the 2015 Tony winning best musical Fun Home, Beth Malone, returns to JOE'S PUB at THE PUBLIC THEATRE (425 Lafayette Street, NYC - 212-967-7555) for one night - and two performances - on Monday, August 31st with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. Follow this adorably insane little lesbian as she takes you on a journey from Castle Rock, Colorado to the South Pacific - from little girl crushes to grown-woman heart break. Join her for comedy, tragedy and a crush on Connie Chung. There is a $15-$25 cover.
NYC: VICTORIA SHAW "UNDER THE COVERS" WITH SPECIAL GUEST PAM TILLIS
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents the return of singer/ songwriter Victoria Shaw in "UnderThe Covers." The one-night-only event will take place at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) on Monday, August 31st at 7:00 pm. Hosted by award winning songwriter Victoria Shaw, Under The Covers has become a favorite recurring highlight at Birdland, 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. Additional special guests will be announced soon. 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 double platimum, thanks to three hit singles, and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. With a gold and platinum string of highly prolific albums, special guest Pam Tillis has been a formidable force in country music since her first Arista Records release back in 1990, when she paved the way for a new breed of female vocalists to follow. Pam's incredible career boasts six Number One and seventeen Top Ten hits, in addition to a Grammy Award and two CMA Awards including "Female Vocalist of the Year." The first artist inducted into the Grand 'Ole Opry in the new millennium, Pam also starred on Broadway to rave reviews in the musical "Smokey Joe's Cafe." Often described as an "innovator," Pam has achieved international success and critical acclaim not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter and producer, carving a path in music history that is uniquely her own. She is, after all, a superstar as well as a survivor. A child of Music City royalty and a former rebel, she was determined to find her own way as a singer and songwriter - and she succeeded. A CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, she has written songs for some of the top singers in and beyond Nashville, including more than a few of her own hits. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: JIM CARUSO'S "CAST PARTY" MONDAYS AT BIRDLAND
CABARET EVENT IN A JAZZ CLUB!FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT
CABARET EVENT IN A JAZZ CLUB!FEATURED OPEN MIC EVENT
Every Monday night at 9:30 pm, Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts "Cast Party", a combination open-mic, networking event and party at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080) during which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting. Cast Party is a mix of music, impromptu performance and cocktail party revelry, where showbiz superstars, stunning jazz talents and cabaret glitterati hit the stage alongside up-and-comers to serve up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It's the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. There is a $20 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
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Host and Helpusadopt.org board member Robin Westle will present a night of song to benefit Helpusadopt.org at 
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Comedy, heart and authenticity are onstage with 4 creative storytellers telling a compelling personal story in the Saturday, September 12th performance of (mostly) TRUE THINGS, at 
"The EnGAYgement", featuring David Auxier with Seph Stanek, will be presented at 
The free, outdoor concert series 
Lynn Henderson's memories as a singer date back to grade school when she wore out a recording of "It's Magic" singing along with Doris Day. Throughout her life, singing has been her passion. From big band vocalist to saloon singer to Handel soloist to cabaret singer, it has all been a joy! The chapters of her life from single New Yorker to wife, mom, equestrienne, businesswoman, divorcee and world traveler all contribute to her selection of songs that speak to me. Life has given Lynn a finer appreciation of great songs and a deeper understanding of what the extraordinary musical poets are telling us. Welcome to Lynn's world!
Francesca Amari and Gilmore Rizzo return to 
SALON - that unique, multiple award winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas will return to 
Birdland's very own jazz quartet hits the stage every Sunday to wrap up the weekend with jazz classics featuring jazz vocalist Carole J. Bufford at