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Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 22:48:15 EDT
Now In Our 20th Year Covering Cabaret & Nightlife!
Your guide to cabaret & nightlife events around the world!
Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788 on Saturday, March 20th at 4:30 pm. In his debut solo show, Hector explores the musicality of mortality through the words and music of Ben Folds, Kander and Ebb, Zoe Lewis, Susan Werner, My Chemical Romance, William Finn and other contemporary songwriters. Musical direction is by Ray Bailey, with Dale Henderson on cello, and direction by Angela Shultz. Life is Wonderful. premiered in May 2009 at Don't Tell Mama. The CD will be available for purchase at the performances, and starting March 16th at CDBaby, iTunes and through Hector's website at http://www.HectorCoris.com. There is a $15 cover charge plus a 2-drink minimum.$12 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE BANNER ADVERTISER
This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes a departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title in her show "Solstice" at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, March 20th at 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 21st at 4:00 pm. Instead, Sigali explores a more contemporary and complex set of standards, art songs, and Broadway gems from Arlen and Azanavour to Bernstein and Bucchino. She lends her shimmering soprano to the contemporary works of Sondheim, Guettel, and Yeston along the way. Musical direction & arrangements are by Ido Alexander and the show is directed by Eric Michael Gillett. Rodgers and Hart were on to something when they wrote about the noble pursuit of singing for one's supper. Sigali wants nothing more than to do just that. Her theater work includes roles inThe King & I, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, She Loves Me, The Mikado, Country Club, and A Christmas Carol. More recently she finds at home on the cabaret stage singing the standards, both classic and contemporary, from the American songbook to Broadway. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. SIDE-BAR ADVERTISER
Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return to THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) beginning Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm, setting off a weeklong explosion of good cheer and bonhomie. Her new show, "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," plays a total of seven performances over a two-weekends through Monday March 22nd. "Sharon McNight: The First 30 Years," an introspective retrospective from Moose Hall to Carnegie Hall (and all the gin joints on the way), features music director Ian Herman on piano. In the program, McNight shares her quixotic experiences from performing on a stage of stacked beer cases in San Francisco's Castro District to starring on Broadway in "Starmites," with important pit stops to the Reno Rodeo and the Frankfort Opera House. The show schedule is Saturday March 13th at 9:45 pm; Sunday March 14th at 9:30 pm; Monday March 15th at 9:30 pm; Friday March 19th at 9:45 pm; Saturday March 20th at 7:30 pm; Sunday March 21st at 7:00 pm; and Monday March 22nd at 9:30 pm. There is a $20 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.$15 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Award-Winning Singer/Actress Vickie Phillips bring her show "Musically Speaking" for one performance only to DON'T TELL MAMA (343 West 46th Street, NYC - 212-757-0788) on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. Her program features musical selections by Lieber & Stoller, Sheldon Harnick, Bob Ost & Gerry Dieffenbach, Comden & Green, Kris Kristofferson, among others. Musical director is Gerry Dieffenbach. There is a $12 cover plus a 2-drink minimum. $6 cover for members of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE.
Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a short break with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturdays at 7:30 pm through April 10th. This is the show where the audience gets to pick the song list from hundreds available. Also featured are more road stories, ridiculous prizes, more mash-ups, more prizes, lots more new music, more insanity and custom cocktails. Join NYC musical comedy duo Mack and Holland as they bring their multi-award winning mix of harmony and humor to the best (and worst!) of past, present and future pop. From ABBA to Queen to Kylie, expect lush vocals and comic mayhem in what is always a spontaneous and one-of-a-kind musical experience! There is a $15 cover, 2 drink minimum, no drink maximum.
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "The Business of Cabaret" at STUDIOS 353 (353 West 48th Street, 2nd floor, NYC) on Saturday, March 20th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The panel will cover how to market your show from a producer's standpoint. The event is moderated by Sue Matsuki. Panelists scheduled to appear include Marc Ostrow, Shannon Brown, Lee Summers, Shaynee Rainbolt. The seminar is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. SPECIAL FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS who are not yet members of MAC - show your card and you'll be charged only $5 admission. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at RSVP@MACNYC.com
A New Musical by Tim Aumiller and Scott Schneider "Hello, My Name Is Billy", will be presented at THE DUPLEX CABARET THEATRE (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 1-212-255-5438) on Saturdays at 10:00 pm, starting on March 13th and running through April 17th. The show is about one man's enduring romance with drugs. Featured in the cast are Casey McClellan as Billy with Aaron Kliner, Tush, Robert Maril and Scott Schneider. Billy's story is backed up by keyboard, percussion, guitar and a cello. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
NYC's longest running burlesque variety show, LE SCANDAL CABARET, will be performing on Saturdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 10:30 pm at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909). In its ninth year, Le Scandal features variety acts, circus performers, live music and a bevy of burlesque beauties. New performers every week! Expect sword swallowers, belly dancers, rope trick cowboys, contortionists, torch singing fan dancers and comedic aerobats, all set to the live music of the Le Scandal Orchestra. For tickets, visit Smarttix at http://www.smarttix.com/ or 212-484-4444. There is a $25 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum.
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, continues with the premiere her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at THE WEST BANK CAFE/LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATER (407 West 42nd Street, NYC - 212-695-6909) on Saturdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at at 7:30 pm. Finley brings icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis back to life in this unique look at history, style, trauma, femininity and the demands of being the First Lady. Using the structure of a lecture set in the present day, Jackie, one of the most photographed woman of her day, contemplates her life in pictures. Since her first performances in the early 1980's, Karen Finely has become synonymous with performance art. She has toured internationally with pieces including Make Love, George & Martha, The American Chestnut, A Certain Level of Denial and The Return of The Chocolate Smeared Woman. There is a $30 cover plus a $15 food/drink minimum. Tickets must be purchased through http://www.spincyclenyc.com/ or 212-352-3101.
ON RADIO: "AT THE RITZ!" SATURDAYS & STREAMING AUDIO 24/7
CABARET ON THE RADIO - TV - WEB
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to http://www.attheritz.org/ and in one click you can enjoy AT THE RITZ! streaming 24/7 anytime! The Saturday shows are rebroadcast throughout the week along with some internet only music. AT THE RITZ! features cabaret, jazz, Broadway and similar sophisticated music along with celebrity interviews and commentary.
NYC: THE LEWIS NASH QUINTET AT BIRDLAND
The Lewis Nash Quintet, with Renee Rosnes (Piano), Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet), Jimmy Greene (Saxes), & Peter Washington (Bass) will perform at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 - ) Tuesday through Saturday, March 16th through 20th with sets at 9:00 & 11:00 pm. Lewis Nash has been the drummer of choice for an incredible assortment of artists, including Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Oscar Peterson, Betty Carter, Sonny Rollins, Ray Brown, Gerald Wilson, Horace Silver, Ron Carter, Hank Jones, Benny Carter, Milt Jackson, Art Farmer, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Heath, John Lewis, and many others. Nash can be heard on over 300 recordings, interjecting his own unique voice and energy into straightforward jazz with a jackrabbit-like technique. There is a $30-$40 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
NYC: FEINSTEIN'S PRESENTS JO DEE MESSINA IN CD LAUNCH
FEINSTEIN'S at the Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue, NYC - 212-339-4095) presents the debut engagement of multi-platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina, Tuesday through Saturday, March 16th through 20th. Ms. Messina will perform selections from her new CD, Unmistakable. Ms. Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. She has sold over five million albums, had nine #1 singles, earned two Grammy nominations in addition to awards by the CMA and ACM. She was also the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album. The show will be presented Tuesday through Thursday at 8:30 pm and Friday & Saturday at 8:00 & 10:30 pm. There is a $60 cover with a $40 food/drink minimum.
NYC: LEA SALONGA AT THE CAFE CARLYLE
THE CAFE CARLYLE (35 East 76th Street, NYC - 212-744-1600) has announced that Tony Award-winner (Miss Saigon) Lea Salonga will be performing in a three-week engagement, starting on Tuesday, March 9th. Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays, through March 27th at 8:45 pm with late shows on Saturdays at 10:45 pm. There is a $75 cover ($85 on Saturdays).
NYC: KT SULLIVAN & MARK NADLER IN "GERSHWIN...HERE TO STAY"
KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler turn their considerable talents to two greats of the musical pantheon, George and Ira Gershwin in their new show "Gershwin ... Here To Stay" at THE ALGONQUIN OAK ROOM (59 West 44th Street, NYC - 212-419-9331). KT and Mark will lend their unique vocal and pianistic interpretations to such classic tunes as "Of Thee I Sing," "Do It Again!," "I'll Build A Stairway to Paradise," "Embraceable You," "But Not For Me" and "Swanee." Performances are Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 9th through April 10th. Chicago jazz pianist Jon Weber will make a special guest appearance. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 pm with late shows added on Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 pm. There is a $50 cover plus a $30 food/drink minimum. $60 prix fixe menu available.
The World Premiere preview performances of "The 12", an original rock musical, will take place at RIVERSPACE ARTS IN NYACK (119 Main Street, Nyack, NY - 845-348-1880) Friday through Sunday, March 19th through 21st at 8:00 pm (3:00 pm on Sunday) before its World Premiere at the BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 1st. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Robert Schenkkan, with music, lyrics, and story concept by award winning composer, Neil Berg, the production is directed by Richard Seyd. A thrilling rock and roll concert set in the context of an underground rock band performing what might be their last concert together, The 12 will feature former Anthrax guitarist Dan Spitz on guitar and as "Philip", and VH1's Best Undiscovered Artist Sophia Ramos will appear as "Mary Magdalene." Cast as "Simon" is James Lewis, current lead singer of Trans Siberian Orchestra, and great rock singer Elaine Caswell, who sang with Joe Jackson and Jim Steinman, is playing "Mother Mary" and "Devil". They will be joined by a cast of Broadway veterans including Ron Bohmer (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Ragtime) as "Peter", Jeremy Kushnier (Rent, Footloose) as "Thomas", Lawrence Clayton (Dreamgirls, Bells are Ringing, The Civil War) as "Matthew", and Sean Jennes (The Civil War, Doug Flutie Band) as "Bart" along with Musical Director, Wendy Bobbitt Cavett. Tickets are $32.50-$40.
Some of Elaine St. George's favorite jazz musician friends are joining her on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 pm at ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ - TKTS: http://www.stgeorges-maplewood.org/#Songs4Haiti ) to raise money for the people of Haiti. Critically acclaimed singers Melissa Hamilton and Vicki Burns will be joining Elaine, backed by David Epstein on piano and Adam Armstrong on bass. For a donation of $100, the cast will sing any song you like (*Andrew Lloyd Weber songs cost $1000). The $20 ticket price includes wine and hors d'oeuvres (get 2 tickets plus one request for only $125).
The New Hope/Stickton area's favorite Leprechauns, Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh, return to STOCKTON INN (1 North Main Street, Stockton NJ - 609-397-1250 - ) on Saturday, March 20th at 8:00 pm with a new St Patrick's Day Show, along with Jeff McDonnell, musical director, and special guest, Sheila McCaffrey. It promises to be an evening of great Irish music and merriment, featuring traditional Irish songs along with more contemporary music, plus songs made popular by Irish American artists and a few surprises. Janellen Farmer and Gene Cavanaugh have long been Cabaret favorites, and have sung in such august venues as New York's Carnegie Hall, and Philadelphia's Academy of Music, to great acclaim. This annual presentation is an old fashioned pub-style sing-a-long that's always a sell out. There is a $22.50 cover plus a $10 food/drink minimum.
On Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 pm, CABARET AT GERMANO'S (300 South High Street, Baltimore, MD - 410-752-4515 - ) presents Karla Chisholm's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald is an inspiration to singers and non singers alike. For more than half a century she wowed audiences with her child like sound and unparalleled improvisation. Karla Chisholm embodies the same playful spirit and authentically recites the Fitzgerald chapter of the American Songbook with an honest reverie not often seen. Chisholm pays tribute to the First Lady of Song by narrating her timeline with the songs we've all come to know and love. Call for cover/minimum information.
BOS: BOSTON CABARET CELEBRATES MARCH IS CABARET MONTH
FEATURED CABARET ORGANIZATION EVENT A MARCH IS CABARET MONTH EVENT
BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists) has announced that their MARCH IS CABARET MONTH CELEBRATION will be held this year at the internationally acclaimed RYLES JAZZ CLUB (212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA) on Fridays & Saturdays, March 19th & 20th and 26th & 27th at 7:00 pm. New England area performers will be featured each night in 1/2 hour sets. Performers appearing on Saturday, March 20th include Mary Crowe, Leslie Holmes, Phil Kassel, Ashley Lieberman and Marva Wooden with Doug Hammer on piano and hosted by Krisanthi Pappas. There is a $20 cover.
FLA: MARILYN MAYE AT THE ROYAL ROOM IN MARCH
Marilyn Maye, the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson will be appearing at THE ROYAL ROOM at THE COLONY HOTEL (155 Hammond Avenue, Palm Beach, FL - 561-659-8100 - ) Tuesdays through Saturdays, March 16th through 27th at 8:00 pm. Her career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry" and "If My Friends Could See Me Now." Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, The Metropolitan Room and the legendary Birdland. There is a show/dinner package of $100 ($120 on Fridays & Saturdays), or $60 show only.
Todd Schroeder is bringing his friend Sam Harris back to SCHROEDER'S at Tango Del Rey (3567 Del Rey St, San Diego, CA - 92109 - 858-794-9044 ) for two performances, on Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 & 9:30 pm. Tickets are $35-$55.
S.F.AREA: WESLA & MIKE AT SILO'S IN NAPA
Acclaimed Cabaret/Jazz vocalist Wesla Whitfield returns on Saturday night, March 20th at 7:30 & 9:00 pm at SILO'S (530 Main Street, Napa, CA - 707-251-5833 - ), with swinging jazz pianist Mike Greensill and John Wiitala on bass, Noel Jewkes on reeds. Ms. Whitfield performs the best of The American Popular Songbook featuring the songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Rodgers & Hart, Harry Warren, Rodgers & Hammerstein and many, many more. Silo's wine bar is situated in the historic riverfront Napa Mill complex at the foot of main street at The Napa River Inn. Call for cover/minimum information.
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Award-winning NYC cabaret performer Hector Coris celebrates the release of the live CD recording or his acclaimed debut solo show "Life is Wonderful" at 
This year's reigning 1930s Idol champion, Sigali Hamberger, takes a departure from her take on the classics that earned her the title in her show "Solstice" at 
Cabaret legend Sharon McNight makes her hotly anticipated return to 
Award-Winning Singer/Actress Vickie Phillips bring her show "Musically Speaking" for one performance only to 
Karen Mack & Michael Holland return after a short break with their with their very popular award-winning "Hole-O-Matic 2010" All Request Show to 
MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets) presents another MAC SEMINAR: "The Business of Cabaret" at STUDIOS 353 (353 West 48th Street, 2nd floor, NYC) on Saturday, March 20th from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. The panel will cover how to market your show from a producer's standpoint. The event is moderated by Sue Matsuki. Panelists scheduled to appear include Marc Ostrow, Shannon Brown, Lee Summers, Shaynee Rainbolt. The seminar is free for MAC members, $15 cover for non-members, with no minimum. SPECIAL FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE MEMBERS who are not yet members of MAC - show your card and you'll be charged only $5 admission. Reservations must be made at this special number: 212-465-2662 ext. 1 or by e-mail at 
Karen Finley, one the most controversial women in performance today, continues with the premiere her latest work, "The Jackie Look" at 
Regular weekly live broadcasts of the AT THE RITZ! radio program can now be heard on WVOF 88.5FM on Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Producers and hosts Jeffrey C. Williams and Lynn DiMenna announce a new, convenient way to hear their weekly show, especially for folks outside of WVOF's local listening area. Simply go to 
The Lewis Nash Quintet, with Renee Rosnes (Piano), Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet), Jimmy Greene (Saxes), & Peter Washington (Bass) will perform at 
KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler turn their considerable talents to two greats of the musical pantheon, George and Ira Gershwin in their new show "Gershwin ... Here To Stay" at 
Some of Elaine St. George's favorite jazz musician friends are joining her on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 pm at ST. GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ - TKTS: 
BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists)
Marilyn Maye, the holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson will be appearing at 
Todd Schroeder is bringing his friend Sam Harris back to 
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