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Sunday, October 7, 2012

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "ANYTHING GOES!"

NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "ANYTHING GOES!"

SALON - that unique, Multiple Award Winning, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas returns to ETCETERA ETCETERA (352 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-399-4141 - ) on Sunday, October 7th from 7:00 to 10:30 pm (sign-up begins at 6:15 pm). The optional theme for the evening is "Anything Goes!". Co-Host will be Tanya Holt. In the Salon Spotlight: Corinna Sowers Adler. 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.

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NYC: LONI ACKERMAN WITH "NEXT TO AB-NORMAL"

NYC: LONI ACKERMAN WITH "NEXT TO AB-NORMAL"

After a successful run earlier this year, ebullient Broadway veteran Loni Ackerman brings her cabaret show,•"Next to Ab-Normal," back to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) for four more performances, on Sundays, October 7th, 14th 21st & 28th, all shows at 7:00 pm. In this charming and thoughtful musical evening, Ms. Ackerman recalls personal stories of her unusual New York upbringing (including her childhood associations with such "family friends" as Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon,) as well as revisiting songs she sang in New York hits like "Starting Here, Starting Now" or in one of her lengthy associations with the shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Barry Kleinbort, with musical direction by Paul Greenwood, Ms. Ackerman's repertoire also includes golden standards, contemporary songs, even one of her own compositions which became the theme song for a "very special" French film made during her time in Paris. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JEFF MACAULEY IN IT WAS ME: THE LYRICS OF NORMAN GIMBEL

NYC: JEFF MACAULEY IN IT WAS ME: THE LYRICS OF NORMAN GIMBEL

Bistro Award winning singer Jeff Macauley returns with his acclaimed tribute to the lyrics of Norman Gimbel, It Was Me, to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sundays, October 7th, 21st & 28th, all shows at 7:00 pm. Norman Gimbel won an Oscar for "It Goes Like It Goes" from Norma Rae and is responsible for some of the most recognizable and best-loved lyrics of the last half-century. In a career that goes back to the early '50s, Mr. Gimbel gave words to such standards as Meditation, Sway, So Nice, The Girl From Ipanema, I Will Wait For You, Watch What Happens, I Will Follow Him, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Bluesette, and Canadian Sunset, as well as the themes to Wonder Woman, Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days. After examining the popular songs of the '20s through the '40s, Jeff is now taking a look at the popular music of the '50s, '60s and '70s through the extensive catalog of Norman Gimbel under the musical direction of the superbly talented Tex Arnold. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY: NO EXPECTATIONS

NYC: PARKER SCOTT AND WELLS HANLEY: NO EXPECTATIONS
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2012 Bistro Award Winners Parker Scott and Wells Hanley will bring their new show No Expectations to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, October 7th at 4:00 pm. They will be joined by Juilliard-trained cellist, Rubin Kodheli. The trio will present a show encompassing the musical landscapes of theater, pop, rock, standards and international favorites. The show is directed by Bistro Award-winning and MAC-nominated director, Gerry Geddes. No Expectations (from the Rolling Stones hit) will explore the joys and pain and twists that come along with putting your heart and soul on the line and embracing what life has to offer. It will include music by Harold Arlen, Jimmy Webb, Ricky Ian Gordon, John Bucchino and Jacques Brel. The centerpiece of the show is The Waltz Medley which has music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics from his three major collaborators, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Parker, Wells and Rubin will also go to the streets of Paris for inspiration in the songs of Edith Piaf. There will be several arrangements for voice, piano and cello by the late Dick Gallagher. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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NYC: BARBARA CARROLL BRUNCH SHOW - SUNDAYS AT 54 BELOW

NYC: BARBARA CARROLL BRUNCH SHOW  - SUNDAYS AT 54 BELOW

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) is honored to present jazz legend Barbara Carroll, with Jay Leonhart on bass, for a series of seven exciting Sunday jazz brunches scheduled for September 30th, October 7th, 21st & 28th and November 11th, all shows at 1:00 pm. In a career that has spanned more than half a century (she played her first New York engagement opposite Dizzy Gillespie's big band at the Downbeat Club in 1947), Ms. Carroll is an elegant jazz pianist, composer and vocalist, long recognized as one of the premier players of swinging jazz piano. Her inventive piano playing and totally unique vocal sound leads her into transforming any composition into her own art with her trademark emotional directness and respect for the tune, its lyrics and its many possibilities. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH GABRIELLE STRAVELLI

Bistro Award winning vocalist, Gabrielle Stravelli, will be playing her weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch at LE PESCADEUX (90 Thompson Street, NYC - 212-966-0021), a lovely 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. Reservations are strongly suggested. No cover, no minimum.

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NYC: SUNDAY TNT JAZZ BRUNCH WITH JOAN CROWE


NYC: SUNDAY TNT JAZZ BRUNCH WITH JOAN CROWE

One of the most exciting ladies in cabaret, Joan Crowe, will be presenting a new TNT Jazz Brunch series atTOSHI'S LIVING ROOM (1141 Broadway @ 26th Street, NYC - 212-839-8000 ) on Sundays in September from noon to 3:00 pm. She will be joined by Jane Getter on guitar, Amanda Ruzza on Bass and Barbara Merjan on drums. What does the TNT stand for you ask? Joan hasn't decided yet and is open to suggestions. Call for cover/minimum information.

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I Just Wanted You To Know - An Upcoming Cabaret Event I Think You Might Enjoy


I Just Wanted You To Know 
An Upcoming Cabaret Event I Think You Might Enjoy
This Cabaret Pick Changes Daily
We're adding another new website front page feature: every day we will "spotlight" one upcoming cabaret show that I feel deserves special mention. It will promote a show or event that I feel sounds like an exciting and entertaining hour of cabaret (and we aren't excluding shows advertised but at the same time not limiting shows by advertisers).

NYC: CAROL SHEDLIN RETURNS TO MAMA'S WITH "SHALL WE DANCE"
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Carol Shedlin returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) with her new show "Shall We Dance", with long time musical director Jon Delfin, , with Saadi Zain on bass. The show is directed by Aaron Morishita. Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, October 9th; Monday, October 15th; Thursday, October 25th; Monday, November 12th And Thursday, November 15th, all shows at 7:00 pm. "Shall We Dance" is about how dance music and dancing impacted on Carol's life. Carol sings and shares intriguing anecdotes about magical encounters - some simply brief brushes, others life-long friendships - which enriched her journey from bookworm to cabaret singer. There's a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $7 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. 
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NYC: SHOWSTOPPERS! THE MUSIC OF MARVIN HAMLISCH FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT


NYC: SHOWSTOPPERS! THE MUSIC OF MARVIN HAMLISCH
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT


Showstoppers! The Music of Marvin Hamlisch, A benefit for the Actors' Equity Scholarship Program will be sponsored byTHE SINGERS FORUM(http://singersforum.org/ ) atTHE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Monday night, October 8th at 7:00 pm. Hosted by Eric Michael Gillett and Valerie Lemon (who toured as a soloist with Mr. Hamlisch for several years) the show also features Tony Award Winner Cady Huffman, Broadway's Nina Hennessey and performances by several AEA scholarship students and teachers. The Singers Forum is a Manhattan-based non-profit organization dedicated to the vocal arts that will provide scholarships to 12 Equity Members to take thirteen weekly, private 45-minute voice lessons, including a pianist, for a significantly reduced per class fee. $50 VIP Seating/$25 General Admission plus a $15 food/drink minimum.


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Saturday, October 6, 2012

L.A.: ELEANOR "C-PASS" JONES AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: ELEANOR "C-PASS" JONES AT THE GARDENIA

Eleanor "C-Pass" Jones will perform at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) for one night only on Saturday, October 6th at 9:00 pm. A protege of Howlett Smith, Miss Jones has been a featured soloist with his "Harmony Choir," and has performed in a number of his cantatas, as well as with "SING," a group specializing in 8-part a cappella work. She has taken her solo act to venues all around Southern California. Call for cover/minimum information.

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L.A.: ALEXANDRA THEODORA SPURLOCK'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS"

L.A.: ALEXANDRA THEODORA SPURLOCK'S "SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS"

Alexandra Theodora Spurlock hosts a new variety show featuring both teen and adult performers at M BAR (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA - 323-856-0036) on Saturday, October 6th at 8:00 pm. Performers include Beverly Mickins, the creator of "Story Salon", the longest running story telling venue in Los Angeles (Ms. Mickins has recently released her debut solo CD, "Everybody's Talkin'"); Rena Strober, from the Broadway Cast of "Les Miserables" and the National Tour of "Fiddler On The Roof" (Ms. Strober has just finished a successful run in Los Angeles of "Stoneface" a new musical about the great Buster Keaton); plus Nick Bradfield, Holly Gould, Joshua James and Clifford Bell. Musical Director is Tim Butterworth, with Peter Ewen on bass, and Tom Bowe on drums. There is a $10 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

NYC: CHRIS BARRETT IN CONCERT SATURDAYS THROUGH DECEMBER

Great news for lovers of the traditional piano bar experience! One of the best in the business, Chris Barrett, is back behind a NYC piano on a regular basis! Starting on Saturday, September 22nd and running every Saturday night through the rest of the year, Chris can be found entertaining young and old atSAN MARTIN RESTAURANT (143 East 49th Street, NYC - 212-832-0888) between 8:00 & 10:30 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 a $10 music charge.

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NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: O SOLE TRIO AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

O SOLE TRIO, David Shenton's new vocal group has been performing to sold-out houses recently at various venues in the NYC area. They will be appearing at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, October 6th at 4:00 pm and Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm. "O Sole Trio" is a new, vibrant musical ensemble featuring singers Erin Shields and Giuseppe Spoletini and David Shenton on piano and violin. Their shows feature unique arrangements of some of the most famous Italian opera arias, Neapolitan songs and classic jazz standards, with a concentration on the Italian language. From Louis Prima and Connie Francis to Puccini. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

NYC: JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN AT MAMA' S

Cabaret favorites Tommy Femia and Rick Skye have teamed up for another evening of "Judy and Liza Together Again" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturdays, October 6th, 20th and 27th at 8:30 pm. They are joined by Ricky Ritzel (as Mort) at the piano. These MAC Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) will pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/ daughter team in show biz history. Tommy Femia is a 7 time winner of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Award for his brilliant portrayal of Judy Garland in "Judy Garland LIVE!", now in it's 20th season at Don't Tell Mama. He has also starred in "Whoop-de-doo", "I Will Come Back" and, most recently, "Norma Does Men". Rick Skye is best known for writing a string of outrageous comic revues including "The Flip Side of Neil Sedaka", "MaCabaret - a tabloid fable", "The War of the Mama Roses", "It's Madame with an E" and the International hit - "A Slice O' Minnelli" for which has enjoyed successful season's in Covent Garden, at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End and at the Dublin Theatre Festival where he received the Award for "Best Achievement in Performance". There is a $25 cover charge and a 2 drink minimum.

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NYC: VICTORIA EDWARDS IN RUNNING IN THE RAIN

NYC: VICTORIA EDWARDS IN RUNNING IN THE RAIN

RUNNING IN THE RAIN, the newest offering from cabaret chanteuse Victoria Edwards, will be presented on Saturday, October 6th at 7:00 pm at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). Directed by Barry Kleinbort with musical direction by Christopher Denny. The show celebrates who you become, what you love, and how many push ups your willing to grunt through when you finally and truly grow up. Told through rather funny personal stories and rockin' songs made famous by artists such as Michael Buble, Diana Krall, Karen Mason, P!nk, this show highlights the journey of a splendidly beautiful, maddeningly confusing, perfectly imperfect life. Besides performing her solo cabarets, regional theatre roles like the Leading Player in Pippin (which she also choreographed) and Princess Puffer in Mystery of Edwin Drood, she can be found in the film, tv, and print worlds. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: RANDIE SHANE IN "HIS HEART" WITH SEAN HARKNESS

NYC: RANDIE SHANE IN "HIS HEART" WITH SEAN HARKNESS
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His Heart, featuring Randie Shane and Sean Harkness will be presented on Monday, October 1st at 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 6th at 4:00 pm atDON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788). In the show Randie steps into one man's journey from love to heartache and back through the music of today's best male singer-songwriters. Randie Shane has recently left a 15 year career in musical theater to get a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her theater experiences include the First National and Japan tours of Swing! The Musical, the National Tour of Showboat, and regional productions in Chicago and St. Louis. She has also appeared in several other cabaret format shows at Rose's Turn, The Duplex, Don't Tell Mama, and The Metropolitan Room. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.

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Friday, October 5, 2012

L.A.: JODY JARESS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: JODY JARESS AT THE GARDENIA

Jody Jaress will perform atTHE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Friday, October 5th at 9:00 pm. Having begun her entertainment career over 30 years ago, Ms. Jaress has since made hundreds of appearances on stage, film, and television, along the way garnering Best Actress Awards for her theatrical roles in Veronica's Room, Equus, and The Gingerbread Lady. She has had roles in the films Charlie Wilson's War, Hollywoodland, and Chinaman's Chance, and in the new indie film Chain Link, which was accorded "Best Picture" designation at the Monaco Film Festival. As a singer and dancer at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, she has opened for some of the great headliners of all time, including Harry Belafonte, The Ink Spots, Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Dinah Shore, and Melissa Manchester. After years of touring with the USO, she was awarded the prestigious USO pin for those years of service and dedication to our armed forces. She is a featured singer with "More Souls of Jazz," and is an officer for the California Pop & Jazz Council. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

CHI: FOILED AGAIN PRESENT 3SOME: A MUSICAL SALUTE TO MUSICAL TRIOS

Chicago cabaret mainstays Foiled Again return toDAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830) in October with a brand-new show, 3some. Performances are scheduled for Friday & Saturday, October 5th & 6th; Saturday, October 13th; anf Friday, October 26th. All shows are at 8:00 pm. 3some promises to be a fun and eclectic evening of music from one of Chicago's favorite vocal ensembles Foiled Again; a musical love-letter from one trio to many others. The evening will include musical tributes to such famous trios as: Crosby, Stills, and Nash; Nickel Creek; Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross; Peter, Paul, and Mary; The Supremes, Wilson Phillips, The Dixie Chicks, and many many more. Foiled Again features: Allison Bazarko - singer-songwriter and the group's resident vocal arranger; Rob Lindley - Jeff-Award winning actor for Writers' Theatre's Oh Coward and recently starred in Court Theatre's Angels in America; Anne Sheridan Smith - off-loop theatre actress who recently appeared in Porchlight's A Catered Affair and is currently appearing in Pool No Water. Their musical director is the multi-Jeff award winning Doug Peck. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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TOR: ROLAND HUNTER SEXTET AT TORONTO'S LULA LOUNGE

TOR: ROLAND HUNTER SEXTET AT TORONTO'S LULA LOUNGE

Innovative latin jazz guitarist and composer Roland Hunter will be performing a set of mostly original latin-jazz tunes with a band comprised of many of Toronto's finest latin-jazz players at LULA LOUNGE (1585 Dundas Street, Toronto, ONT, CAN - 416-588-0307) on Friday, October 5th from 8:00 to 9:15 pm. The band includes Luis Deniz, alto sax; Dave Restivo, piano; Jalidan Ruiz, congas; Roberto Riveron, bass and Amhed Mitchel, drums. Originally from Vancouver Island, Roland Hunter moved to Toronto in the early 1990s in order to immerse myself in the eastern Canadian jazz scene, which at the time wascomprised of guitar greats such asthe legendary Toronto-based Ed Bickert and Montreal's iconic Sonny Greenwich. He has performed with many of Canada's leading jazz musicians including: Terry Clarke, Shelly Berger, Pat Collins and Richard Whiteman. He was graduate of the York University Jazz Program in 1995. Call for cover/minimum information.

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NYC: THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!

NYC: THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!

59E59 THEATERS (59 East 59th Street, NYC - 212-279-4200) welcomes Reardon-Anderson Music with the world premiere of THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS!, written and directed by Pete and Will Anderson. THE ANDERSON TWINS PLAY THE FABULOUS DORSEYS! begins performances on Tuesday, September 11th for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 7th. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 pm; Friday at 8:30 pm; Saturday at 5:30 & 8:30 pm; and Sunday at 3:30 pm. There are additional performances on Sunday, September 23rd & 30th at 7:30 pm. Smoking hot jazz and smoldering sibling rivalry ignite in September. Saxophone and clarinet virtuosos (and brothers themselves) Pete and Will Anderson tell the riveting story of the two bandleaders, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, who rose to the top before sibling rivalry caused the act to split up. A blazing jazz sextet and footage from the 1947 film The Fabulous Dorseys turn up the heat on this biographical tale. The featured cast of musicians include Pete Anderson, Will Anderson, Jon-Erik Kellso, Ehud Asherie, Kevin Dorn, and Clovis Nicolas. Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members)

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NYC: STIX BONES HOSTS JAZZ NIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

NYC: STIX BONES HOSTS JAZZ NIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM

On Fridays, October 5th & 19th at 11:00 pm, Stix Bones hosts Jazz Late Night atTHE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) with a spectacular performance that takes you on a musical journey from Swing to Smooth Jazz. The show showcases the musical prowess of Jazz Artist/Drummer Stix Bones. Hailing from the borough of Brooklyn, Stix received his Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance from Purchase College, State University of New York. It was there he was given the name BONES because to his band mates he showed himself to be a Brother of Noble Excellence. Stix independently released his first full-length Smooth Jazz album entitled "Groove Like This". The album has graced the airwaves of more than 40 jazz radio stations in the US, Jazz internet and satellite stations across the globe. It has charted in the top 10 on the digital jazz charts and made it to the top 20 jazz charts in France. Stix Bones whose musical influences are a mix of Hip Hop and Jazz has built a respectable name amongst Jazz & Hip Hop artist and is credited as truly a Brother of Noble Excellence. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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NYC: ANDRE DE SHIELDS RETURNS FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY

NYC: ANDRE DE SHIELDS RETURNS FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY

Following an SRO engagement of his acclaimed theatrical concert BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, two-time Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award winning performer Andre De Shields returns to THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Fridays, October 5th & 12th at 11:00 pm with his latest theatrical concert, I PUT A SPELL ON YOU. The show will feature De Shields along with his longtime partners in crime, vocalists Freida Williams and Marlene Danielle, with accompaniment by pianist Larry Spivack, and special guest appearance by composer Steve Margoshes. Certainly no stranger to New York's famed cabaret scene, De Shields reigned as King of Cabaret during the 1970s with the creation of his innovative theatrical concerts in such popular clubs as Reno Sweeney, Horn of Plenty, The Grand Finale, Les Mouches, The Club at La MaMa and many other venues around the world. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN BRINGS "SHADES OF BLUE" TO MET ROOM


NYC: HAROLD SANDITEN BRINGS "SHADES OF BLUE" TO MET ROOM
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Harold Sanditen makes his THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) debut with his international hit, SHADES OF BLUE, on Thursday & Friday, October 4th & 5th at 7:00 pm. In his comic and soulful way, Harold not only sings some blues, but also has fun with the variety of meanings the word 'blue' has taken on, using the words and music of Billie Holiday, Dizzie Gillespie, Jon Hendricks, Diets and Schwartz, Neil Sedaka, Stevie Nicks, Dave Frishberg, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Noel Coward and Irving Berlin, to name a few. This is another sensationally fun evening from this exciting performer. Directed by Barry Kleinbort, the show has Michael Roulston on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, Jeremy Clayton on reeds and Susan Aquila on violin. After 20 years as a London based theatre producer, Oklahoma born Harold Sanditen began singing professionally in 2008, and has never looked back. Since then he has performed 4 cabaret shows - THE SCRET OF LIFE, LOVE: EXPOSED, THOUGHTS 'ROUND MIDNIGHT and SHADES OF BLUE, which have sold out venues in London, New York, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs. His newest show, SHADES OF BLUE, is primarily jazz and blues arrangements of songs which have some relation to the word blue. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE. 
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Thursday, October 4, 2012

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

NYC: BROADWAY SESSIONS THURSDAYS AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN

"Broadway Sessions" is an evening of musical performances, games, comedy and open mic featuring new Broadway guests each week. The show takes place every Thursday evenings at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). It is hosted by Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) and features composer/musical director Will Van Dyke on piano. Get up close and personal with Broadway's brightest as the stars bare their souls, interact with the crowd and celebrate all things BROADWAY. Open Mic party goes til 12:00 am featuring. There is a $5 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.

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L.A.: WAYNE MOORE AND FRIENDS AT THE GARDENIA

L.A.: WAYNE MOORE AND FRIENDS AT THE GARDENIA

Wayne Moore & Friends will perform for one night only on Thursday, October 4th at 9:00 pm at THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444). This is the second in a series of shows spotlighting Wayne's friends ... and, of course, Wayne himself! Joining him this time are: Amanda Abel, Betty Bonaduce, Eric Castro, Joe Hui, Brenda Moore, Gilmore Rizzo, Cynthia Sciacca Hooker, Mark Tracy, & Patricia Whiteman. There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum or dinner.

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