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Thursday, December 11, 2014

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT IN NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD - OVER 60 CABARET STARS ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR JANUARY 2-4 EVENT

SPECIAL CABARET EVENT IN NYC:60 HOUR MARATHON CABARET VARIETY SHOW ATTEMPTS GUINNESS RECORD - OVER 60 CABARET STARS ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR JANUARY 2-4 EVENT
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THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) will attempt to achieve a Guinness World Record by presenting a 3-day, 60 hour, marathon Variety Show running from Thursday, January 1st (New Year's Day) at 7:00 pm through Sunday, January 4th at 7:00 am. The marathon, which is eligible to become a Guinness World Records record-holder for longest variety show ever, will feature up to 100 Metropolitan Room artists, from its most prominent stars to its most promising emerging talents. On two nights of the event, Friday & Saturday, January 2nd & 3rd, Marilyn Maye will perform a full hour show at 7:00 pm. (Separate ticket purchase necessary).

Over 60 cabaret stars are already signed on to perform including: From the worlds of Broadway, jazz and cabaret: Tony Danza, Marilyn Maye, Bill Boggs, Emily Bergl, Julie Budd, Heather MacRae, Joseph Sirola, Jeff Harnar, Shauna Hicks, KT Sullivan, Baby Jane Dexter, Luba Mason, Anna Bergman, Aaron Weinstein, Jim Brochu, Shana Farr, Richard Pryor Jr., Lina Koutrakos, Tracy Stark, Jamie deRoy, Iris Williams, Steve Ross, Maxine Linehan, Joanne Tatham, Eric Yves Garcia, Dana Lorge, Laurie Krauz, Barry Levitt, Kat Gang, Marieann Meringolo, Karen Oberlin, Sean Harkness, Michelle DellaFave, Devin Bing, Jay Rogers, Marcus Simeone, Sue Matsuki, Adam Shapiro, Janice Hall, Kathleen France, Chrysten Peddie, Michele Bautier, Rick Jensen, Victor Neufeld. From the comedy and magic worlds: Judy Gold, Eddie Brill, Harrison Greenbaum, Ricky Ritzel, Warren Schein, Matthew Holtzclaw, Michael Six Muldoon, Matias Letelier, Jeffrey Gurian. From burlesque and drag: Hedda Lettuce, Quinn Lemley, Brita Filter, Sasha Pierce, David F. Slone. From the puppet world: Jonathan Ellers, Flor Bromley, Jenny Hann.

A complete line-up of the participating artists - anticipated to number 100 - will be announced on December 1st on the club's website. Day passes cost $25 per person, or $60 for a three-day pass. The club offers a complimentary beverage with each ticket purchased. There are no other food/drink minimums except for the Marilyn May shows.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS IN LONDON FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LONDON: LORNA LUFT AT THE CRAZY COQS

Lorna Luft starts off the festive season at THE CRAZY COQS AT BRASSERIE ZEDEL (20 Sherwood St, Piccadilly, London W1F 7ED - 020 7734 4888) once again this year with her brand new Christmas show "Accentuate The Positive." Musical Director is Colin R. Freeman. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturday, December 2nd through 13th at 8:00 pm. Lorna sings many beloved standards, such as Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home, Come Rain Or Come Shine, and Jamboree Jones, and in a special section, Lorna will pay tribute to Johnny Mercer, (dubbed "America's poet"), a close family friend. Mercer, who won 4 Academy Awards, also wrote the lyrics to Judy Garland's television theme song. The song became "Lorna", which Judy Garland sang to her daughter on her television show. Lorna has had starring roles in both television and film and has enjoyed numerous successes on the stage across the globe, including Broadway and the West End. She starred in the blockbuster UK premiere production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical, reprised the same role on the first national tour, and at the Papermill Playhouse. Concurrent with her theatrical career, Lorna is a gifted live performer frequently featured as a concert artist at the world's most prestigious venues including The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, The London Palladium, and L'Olympia in Paris to name just a few. Her highly acclaimed multi-media production Songs My Mother Taught Me - The Judy Garland Songbook, melds one of the world's most familiar songbooks with personal memories of a loving daughter. Songs My Mother Taught Me, which Variety called "a rousing, dramatically riveting musical event," was awarded two Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Ovation Awards (Best World Premiere Musical & Best Musical Direction). Call for cover/minimum information.


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NYC: ERIC COMSTOCK AT CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA

Eric Comstock continues his residency at New York's newest music venue, CAFE NOCTAMBULO AT PANGEA (178 Second Avenue, NYC - 212-995-0900) from 8:00 pm to midnight every Tuesday night. An acknowledged master of the American Songbook, Comstock has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and virtually every important nightclub in New York and across the country. He is one of only a handful of singer/pianists who can command a room merely by sitting at the piano, singing and telling stories. In addition to his extensive knowledge of repertoire, Comstock has a seemingly unending supply of anecdotes about the songs, the writers, and the stars who sang them. His unique combination of musicianship, history and charisma creates an experience that is as entertaining as it is musically savvy, and his audiences feel they've been to a terrific party where the music and the stories have been equally great. There is a $20 cover plus a $20 food/drink minimum.
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NYC: SINGING EXPERIENCE SHOWCASE "TIS THE SEASON"

The last workshop performance of 2014 of The Singing Experience "Tis The Season" will park the completion of the 37th Anniversary Year of The Singing Experience! It will be held at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street, NYC - 212-362-2590 - ) on Thursday, December 11th - Showtime: 7:30 pm. For reservations: phone 212 315-3500 (doors open at 7:00 pm for seating. $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. The amazing cast: Deb Bassler, Andrea Bejarano, Florisca Carter, Marya Coburn, Paul Craffey, Bill Dyszel, Pearl Lerner Kane, Leah Lane, Paul Montalbano, Bill Thomas, Tom Waters, Mark Wilk, Neda Zaharie, Suzanne Zemke. Director: Linda Amiel Burns, Associate Director: Joan Adams, Musical Director; Richard Danley.
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CHICAGO: HAPPY HOLIDAYS WITH FREEMAN, MENZIE AND ORLAND

"Happy Holidays" with Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy Orland, will be celebrated at THE CLIFF DWELLERS CLUB (200 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL - 312-922-8080) on Tuesday, December 9th at 5:30 pm. They will present a cornucopia of tunes: Holiday, Pop, Cabaret, Showtunes and More! The venue is in the 22nd floor penthouse of the Cliff Dwellers Club. Dinner & drinks available. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Monday, December 8, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LOS ANGELES: THERESE LEE, IN "THINGS ARE LOOKING UP"

Therese Lee brings her show "Things are Looking Up," directed by Ilene Graff, with musical direction by Ben Lanzarone, to THE GARDENIA (7066 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA - 323-467-7444) on Monday, December 8th at 9:00 pm. A versatile performer who has sung in every genre from opera and art song to musical theatre and the American Songbook, Ms. Lee holds a BA in music from UCLA and studied acting at the British American Drama Academy, London's Royal National Theater Studio, and the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. She has also been a member of the London Actor's Centre and The Groundlings, and has been seen reporting from the "red carpet," interviewing such luminaries as George Clooney, Matt Dillon, John Cleese, Carol Burnett, and Judi Dench. Call for cover/minimum information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: ANIMATED WOMEN OF DISNEY AT DAVENPORT'S

Vocalists Kelley Buesse, Amy Orman, Amanda Walsh, Kimberly Lawson, and Stephanie Souza Rasmann celebrate the Animate Women of Disney at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ) on Mondays, December 8th & 15th at 8:00 pm. Music Director is Nick Sula. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.


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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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WASHINGTON, DC: BOHEMIAN CAVERNS JAZZ ORCHESTRA 

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 BOHEMIAN CAVERNS (2001 Eleventh Street N.W., Washington, DC - 202-299-0800) at 8:00 pm. The BCJO presents a variety of music from big band literature and features some of the District's best musicians on Monday nights at the historic Bohemian Caverns. Music from Ellington, Basie,Strayhorn, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Maria Schneider and originals by band members will embrace and challenge the tradition of big band repertoire. There is a $10 cover.

WASHINGTON, DC: KENYA AT BLUES ALLEY

Singer/songwriter Kenya delivers smooth, soulful vocals with a jazz influence that creates a contemporary groove at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141 - http://www.bluesalley.com/ ) on Monday, December 8th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Kenya's music has charted in the Top 10 UK Soul Chart, is in current rotation on US radio stations including satellite SiriusXM, and has been considered for a Grammy nomination. Similarly, she is a Top 30 Soul Independent Artist in Chicago by ReverbNation and is the 2014 recipient of the Black Women in Jazz "Best Black Female 'Rising Star' Jazz Artist" award. Opening for such recording artists as Lalah Hathaway, Rachelle Ferrell, Raul Midon, and Algebra Blessett, Kenya delights diverse crowds with her melodic tone and engaging stage presence. A graduate of Howard University and former member of Howard Gospel Choir, Kenya is now based in Chicago. There is a $20 cover.

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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: 11 O'CLOCK NUMBERS AT 7 O'CLOCK AT BIRDLAND

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce the return of 11 O'Clock Numbers at 7 O'Clock on Monday, December 8th at 7:00 pm. The critically acclaimed musical revue that ran at Feinstein's at the Regency for 8 months, then performed two sold-out shows at Birdland, returns to BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) with its original cast reunited. The show stars singer and actress Christina Bianco, whose YouTube videos have gained more than 19 million views worldwide. She has become an international phenomenon who has performed on major TV shows across the U.S. and U.K.; Carole J. Bufford. who has since become a major cabaret and concert star, compared to likes of Barbra, Judy, and others; and Scott Coulter, who has starred in an Emmy-Nominated PBS Special, plus performed in and directed major concert events across the country. This extraordinary trio of performers, with a unique chemistry, will join together one more time to perform 11 O'Clock Numbers at 7 O'Clock, a musical revue that features some of the most famous theater songs every written, and that many consider one of the most sophisticated and outstanding nightclub shows of the last decade. Conceived and produced by concert impresario Scott Siegel of Broadway by the Year fame, directed by Scott Coulter, with musical direction by John Fischer. There is a $30 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.

NYC: JIM CARUSO'S "CAST PARTY" MONDAYS AT BIRDLANDFEATURED 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.

NYC: MAYA AZUCENA'S HOLIDAY SHOW AT THE BLUE NOTE

MTV Made's Award winning singer-activist Maya Azucena will bring her Holiday Show to THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - ) on Monday, December 8th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. Azucena is a global artist making music that matters. She recently joined a prestigious line-up of artists, including Jill Scott, Maxwell and Beyonce, at 2013 Essence Fest in New Orleans, and was selected to showcase on the invite-only secret stage in the Grammy Museum, produced by BET for BETX. Self-described as sounding like "The Roots if fronted by a singer with 4-octaves," Billboard and the Washington Post have heralded her mesmerizing performances. Appreciated by many artists in the worlds of hip-hop, soul, jazz, dance and reggae, Maya has been part of countless collaborations, including a feature on Stephen Marley's Grammy-winning CD "Mind Control," for which she won a Grammy certificate, and performances or recordings with artists as wide-ranging as Marcus Miller, iNi Kamoze, DJ Spinna, Cormega, Eminem, Mr. Cheeks, Roberta Flack, Immortal Technique, Vernon Reid, Bob Sinclair and Jonathan Peters. In 2010, Maya was heard on multiple tracks from the critically acclaimed album Pickin' Up The Pieces by Fitz and The Tantrums. Her music has been featured on HBO's The Wire and her likeness on NBC's 30 Rock. Maya's latest CD, CRY LOVE has been listed on several "Best of" 2011 lists including #1 on Pop Matters, and Amazon's "Top Albums You May Have Missed." There is a $10-$15 cover.

NYC: MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT DIZZY'S

The Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra with Bobby Sanabria, Artistic Director & Conductor, will perform at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595 - ) on Monday, December 8th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. The Manhattan School of Music has long been a fixture of the New York music scene and prides itself as one of the first conservatories in the U.S. to acknowledge the prime importance of jazz as an art form. The popular Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Orchestra, comprised of some of the most talented young musicians around, returns to Dizzy's Club under the direction of multi-GRAMMY Award nominee Bobby Sanabria. Tonight, the award-winning ensemble will perform works by Don Ellis, Frank Zappa, Hermeto Pascoal, and new Afro-Cuban and Latin-tinged pieces by emerging composers and arrangers. There is a $35 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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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.


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HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN NYC: BROADWAY SINGS AT THE WEST END - NOW ON MONDAYS!!





HOTLINE MEMBER CABARET EVENT TONIGHT IN 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 THE WEST 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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Sunday, December 7, 2014

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CALIFORNIA & THE WEST COAST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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LOS ANGELES: THE ANNUAL KRITZERLAND HOLIDAY SHOW

The Annual Kritzerland Holiday Show will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm at STERLING'S AT THE FEDERAL(5303 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA - 818-754-8700). The cast features Paige Befeler, Roger Befeler, Brennley Brown, Kim Huber, Madison Claire Parks, Sami Staitman, and Robert Yacko. As with all live entertainment events, cast subject to change without notice. Special Guest: Jason Graae. Music Director: James Lent. It's that most wonderful time of the year, the annual Kritzerland holiday show and the best way of all to begin the holiday season. You'll be dreaming of a White Christmas and you'll Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and you'll be Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree with their 52nd show, which, as always, has a mix of the classic holiday songs with some you definitely may not have heard before • this year's show features several new items that are really fun. They've assembled a wonderful cast and have Santa's favorite elf as our guest star, Jason Graae. Early reservations are highly recommended. Don't wait until the last minute! There is a $15 cover plus a $10 food minimum plus a $4 facility charge.
SAN FRANCISCO: SIERRA BOGGESS AT THE VENETIAN ROOM

Bay Area Cabaret continues it's new season at THE FAIRMONT VENETIAN ROOM (950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA - TKTS: 415-392-4400) on Sunday, December 7th at 8:00 pm with Broadway's most thrilling soprano and Andrew Lloyd Webber protege Sierra Boggess will perform her newest show, with piano and cello accompaniment. Ms. Boggess currently co-stars with Norm Lewis in Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, as she did in Little Mermaid in 2007. There is a $44 cover (plus tax & gratuity - There are no food or drink minimums at the Venetian Room.) Call for reservations and information.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR CHICAGO AND THE MID-WEST FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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CHICAGO: "CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE" WITH RIDDLE & DOYLE

Dynamic singing and acting duo, Jenny Riddle and Elizabeth Doyle, bring to life the public and private lives of the First Families in their show "Christmas at the White House" at DAVENPORT'S (1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL - 773-278-1830 - ) on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. Doyle and Riddle bring to life that magical time of year when the world's most famous address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, is aglow with decorations, celebrations and music. The hour-long show depicts how the First Families have brought their own unique styles to the White House at Christmastime and examines the celebrations and stories influenced by what was happening in the country and in the world. Audiences will discover Lincoln and Kennedy's favorite Christmas songs, hear about George Washington's yule log, see an enactment of President Andrew Jackson's indoor White House snowball fight, learn of FDR's Christmas tree farm and of the Obamas' cardboard Christmas tree. Jenny Riddle is a popular dramatic book reviewer throughout the Chicago area; she's a singing actress, writer and co-owner of Prairie Path Book Store in Wheaton. Elizabeth Doyle has been a popular singer-pianist at the Pump Room, at Park West and on Marian McPartland's "Piano Jazz" on NPR, as well as a composer of both popular and classical music. Riddle and Doyle have fashioned a show that will get you in the holiday mood with songs both old and new and a touch of American history to boot. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, WASHINGTON DC, MID-ATLANTIC - SOUTHERN STATES FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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WASHINGTON, DC: ARTURO SANDOVAL AT BLUES ALLEY

Latin jazz legend Arturo Sandoval will perform at BLUES ALLEY (1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC - 202-337-4141) on Thursday through Sunday, December 4th through 7th with shows at 8:00 & 10:00 pm. Granted political asylum in July 1990 and US citizenship in 1999, Sandoval and his family now call Miami, Florida home. A protege of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn't take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the World's most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugel horn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. Sandoval is fluent in at least four musical languages. He can burn through an Afro-Cuban groove, tear up a bebop tune, soar over a Mozart concerto and sooth you with a luscious ballad; with equal power and grace. There is a $45 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET EVENTS FOR N.Y. STATE, BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND & TORONTO FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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TORONTO: GLENDA DEL E TRIO AT THE JAZZ BISTRO

Glenda del E, a multifaceted Afro Latin Soul artist from Cuba, who is passionate about being able to influence, inspire, motivate and collaborate the world with her music, will perform at THE JAZZ BISTRO (251 Victoria Street, Toronto, ONT, CA - 416-363-5299 - http://jazzbistro.ca ) on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. She is joined by Juan Pablo Dominguez: Bass, Amhed Mitchel: Drums, and Jalidan Ruiz: Congas Open to a variety of musical influences, from Classical piano repertoire and Cuban folklore, to Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz, del E has managed to establish herself as an extremely talented versatile musician amongst diverse music circles in Havana, Miami, Toronto and currently in NYC. Her latest album, "Q-ban Mixology," produced by Dave Gray, includes original compositions and arrangements, along with del E's trademark of positive and inspiring lyrics. The album, a mix of pop-soul hooks and funk-jazz influenced-arrangements, defy generally held notions of what Cuban music is and defines her truly unique and genuine sound. Del E has built an impressive musical resume, including various competitions and awards from prestigious institutions like: Carnegie Hall Paquito de Rivera Workshop, the ASCAP Foundation, RBC Emerging Talent (Toronto Arts Council), Canada Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto, York University, among others. There is a $15 cover. 



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CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

CABARET-JAZZ EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
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NYC: VICTORIA SHAW "UNDER THE COVERS" WITH SPECIAL GUEST A A A RAMIN KARIMLOO & CHELY WRIGHT

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.

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.

NYC: PAT METHENY UNITY GROUP KIN - WORLD TOUR FINALE

The Pat Metheny Unity Group Kin (Pat Metheny, Chris Potter, Ben Williams, Antonio Sanchez and Giulio Carmassi) will hold a "Special Homecoming Event Celebrating The 150-City World Tour" at THE BLUE NOTE (131 West 3rd Street, NYC - 212-475-8592 - http://www.bluenote.net/ ) on Tuesday through Sunday, December 2nd through 7th with shows at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. The year 2013 has been a banner one for Pat Metheny. After being awarded his 20th Grammy, for Unity Band, and the release of his critically acclaimed recording of Tap: John Zorn's Book of Angels, Vol. 20, Metheny received word that the readers of DownBeat magazine had voted to induct him into its Hall of Fame. Not only is Metheny the youngest member, but he is also only the fourth jazz guitarist to be chosen for that honor, joining Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and Wes Montgomery. The coming year promises to be equally exciting. There is a $40-$75 cover.

NYC: THE LOU DONALDSON QUARTET AT DIZZY'S

The Lou Donaldson Quartet (Lou Donaldson, alto saxophone/ vocals; Randy Johnston, guitar; Akiko Tsuruga, Hammond b-3 organ; and Fukushi Tainaka, drums) performs at DIZZY'S CLUB AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER (33 West 60th Street, NYC - 212-258-9595) on Thursday through Sunday, December 4th through 7th with shows at 7:30 & 9:30 pm. NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson has been one of the most respected names in jazz since the 1950s, when he worked with artists like Milt Jackson and Thelonious Monk. With a huge tone and soul-influenced style that combines straight-ahead jazz, blues, bebop, and soul music, he calls his groove-laden style "soul sax." Don't miss this chance to see a living legend and his band play some seriously feelin' good music, featuring saxophone, vocals, guitar, Hammond b-3 organ, and drums. There is a $35-$45 cover.

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CABARET EVENTS FOR NEW YORK CITY FOR TONIGHT FROM CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE

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: SUE & EDD'S FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW RETURNS!
FEATURED CABARET BENEFIT EVENT

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 DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788)on Sunday, December 7th at 3:00 pm. She's a little bit jazzy and he's a little bit legit; she's a multi-MAC Award winner and he's a Bistro Award winner; together they're returning with their annual show to ring in the holiday season! Music Director Paul Stephan has created the arrangements for these award winning singers that make Sue and Edd's FABULOUS Christmas Show a celebration of the wonderful music of the Christmas and a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. The show features new takes on such familiar holiday carols as "Susy Snowflake", and new holiday classics such as "My Old Family Quilt". The Thursday performance will be a fundraiser for New Alternatives for LGBT Homeless Youth. The mission of the organization is to increase the self-sufficiency of homeless LGBT youth to enable them to "go beyond" the shelter system and transition into stable adult lives. For the Sunday performance, they're supporting the toy drive for Help is on the Way Today . The mission at Help Is On The Way Today is to raise and distribute funds to NYC based organizations that support children and young adults living with HIV/AIDS. Donate a toy at the door, and receive $5 off the cover. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: BOB DIAMOND RETURNS WITH 'AS TIME GOES BY'
MEMBER DISCOUNT - $5 OFF THE COVER

Bob Diamond returns to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC) to present 2 encore performances of his show 'As Time Goes By' - My Memories of the Movies' on Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 pm and Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. Musical Direction is by Tracy Stark with direction by Gretchen Reinhagen. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $10 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
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NYC: KIM GROGG RETURNS WITH ONE HIT WONDER WOMAN AT MAMA'S

2001 MAC Award Nominee Kim Grog brings her new show "One Hit Wonder Woman" back to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Sunday, December 7th at 5:00 pm. Musical director is Steven Ray Watkins, with direction by Lennie Watts. She is joined on stage by Rain Collazo, Wendy Russell, and special guest Sidney Myer. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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NYC: MARK JANAS' SALON: "WHAT THE HELL!" 

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). Co-Hosts will be 2-Time MAC Award Winner Marissa Mulder & 5-Time MAC Award Winner Bill Zeffiro. The Salon Spotlight will feature THE BROADWAY FOUR - Michael Osso, Thomas Dieter, Tom Guthrie & Dana Steer. 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. NOTE: THERE IS NO SALON ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th.

CABARET ON THE RADIO - ON THE WEB: THE MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA FEATURED ON EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, on the Radio over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at www.wbai.org/, usually heard from 9:00 to 11:00 pm on Sundays hosted by David Kenney. Each week David presents the usual blend of big-band jazz, swing, standards, showtunes, contemporary cabaret and celebrity interviews plus MEGA-MEDLEY MADNESS. On Sunday, December 7th, David will feature The Music of Frank Sinatra. He will also be passing along more information about the Old Is New Holiday Concert to benefit WBAI on Sunday, December 14th at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440). For more information, seehttp://www.oldisnew.org/ . You are invited to e-mail your comments and suggestions for future shows to oldisnew@earthlink.net. You can listen to past shows at any time by going to the WBAI Archives at http://www.archive.wbai.org/ .

NYC: COURTNEY ACT: TWAS THE G'DAY B4 CHRISTMAS

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 THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909): 'TWAS THE G'DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Performances are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, December 5th, 6th & 7th at 7:00 pm. There is no "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" when you spend Christmas in Australia - December 25 is the middle of summertime there, after all! In 'TWAS THE G'DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Aussie drag sensation COURTNEY ACT regales audiences with holiday songs and stories about dreaming of a white Christmas Down Under. In 2003, Sydney's Shane Jenek tried out for Australian Idol. Not quite making the cut, he returned the next day in drag as Courtney Act. This time, he made it through to the finals. Courtney's explosive, energetic performing style, coupled with her joyous personality, sent audiences wild and Australia had a new sweetheart. Hot on the high heels of the TV series came the phenomenally successful national arena tour and a record deal with Sony/BMG. Since then, Courtney Act has opened for Lady Gaga's Australian club tour; sung a duet with Idina Menzel; been voted one of FHM's World's Top 100 Sexiest Women (despite not actually being a woman) and one of the World's Most Influential People by Out Magazine; graced the catwalk of LA & Australian Fashion Weeks; played Angel in Rent; Frank'n'Furter in Rocky Horror, served as spokesmodel for Sheer Cover makeup; performed onstage at the Hollywood Bowl, made appearances on TV shows including Candidly Nicole, NBC's Are You There Chelsea? with Chelsea Handler, Only In America with Larry The Cable Guy, and Australia's Next Top Model. There is a $22-$40 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Reserve at http://www.spincyclenyc.com/index.php/holiday/125-act

NYC: LAUREN WHITE & THE QUINN JOHNSON TRIO

Lauren White & The Quinn Johnson Trio (Quinn Johnson, Piano; Ed Howard, Bass; and Kevin Winard, Drums) will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, December 7th at 7:00 pm. We're so incredibly proud of this new collection of music. They will perform all new music from their upcoming cd scheduled for release in March 2015. Directed by Clifford Bell. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

NYC: CHONDRA L. PROFIT HOLIDAY SHOW

Chondra La-Tease Profit brings her Holiday Show to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Sunday, December 7th at 9:30 pm. As a toddler, while watching her mother direct stage plays, Chondra La-Tease Profit, fell in love with the arts. That love increased and was further nurtured as she attended The San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA). She continued to pursue her passion of theatre and received a BFA from The American Music of Dramatic Academy of the Arts (AMDA). Chondra's most recent theatre work includes: Broadway: The Lion King/ Sarabi U.S.Nala; International Tours: The Ebony Fashion Fair/Commentator; Jingle Bell Rock/Lead Vocalist; IChoose/Mrs. G, Regional: A Chorus Line/Shelia, Aida/Nehebka, Ragtime/Sarah's Friend, Once On This Island/Timoune. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC: THE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR ON ICE: 7 "A CONCERT TRIBUTE TO BABY JESUS AND MARY MADE

Two of the "Real Housewives of Queens", Anita M. Buffem (former JCPenney Model) and Gina Marie Rittale (the frazzled and over worked mother of 2) in this concert full of Holiday Cheer and Christmas Joy at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Sunday, December 7th at 9:30 pm. Its everyone's favorite time of year and these two former showgirls are ready to entertain with a shuffle ball change, a box of Franzia, and your favorite Holiday Carols. Join them and experience the true 'reason for the season'. Starring Travis Barr as Anita M. Buffem and Steven Incammicia as Gina Marie Rittale. There is a $25 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. Reserve at at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933235
NYC: 54 SINGS MAME

54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street, NYC - 646-476-3551) presents tunes from 'MAME', one of the most cherished musicals in the history of Broadway, just in time for the holidays, on Sunday, December 7th with performances at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. The cast includes Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd), Eric Michael Gillett (Kiss Me, Kate), Annie Golden (Violet, Orange is the New Black), Dee Hoty (City of Angels), Pamela Myers (Company) & Lee Roy Reams (Hello, Dolly!) as the club pays homage to this great Jerry Herman score. With Music Director John McDaniel (Annie Get Your Gun) and his brassy trio, the show will coax the blues right outta the horn as the show will cover all the hits, from "Bosom Buddies" to "If He Walked Into My Life". Because after all, "We Need a Little Christmas". Starring: Klea Blackhurst, Donna Lynne Champlin, Annie Golden, Lewis Grosso, Dee Hoty, Cady Huffman, Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, Lee Roy Reams, Brian Charles Rooney and with Raissa Katona Bennett, Matt Leahy, Karen Mack, Miles Phillips and Lisa Sabin. There is a $40-$90 cover plus a $25 food/drink minimum.

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