Marquee Five @ LBT, 3/1/19
Marquee Five reprised their newest show, “Back Porch Swing: Swingin’ Standards in Knockout Harmony,” at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, and it was exactly that: a knockout.
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KT Sullivan @ Birdland Theatre, 3/2/19
“I Can Cook: When Barbara Met Wally” is Sullivan’s tribute to Harper and Cook’s artistic symbiosis: pianist and singer; orchestra and diva; savior and muse.
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Yael Rasooly & Iliya Magalnyk @ LBT 1/13/19
International chanteuse and theatre artist Yael Rasooly and virtuoso accordionist Iliya Magalnyk brought an old-world glamour, a polyglot sensibility, and a light touch to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with “Glamour In The Dark,” an eclectic set of songs in French, Yiddish, Hebrew, and English.
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Mischa Kischkum @ DTM, 12/20/18
Christmas came early (or did Chanukah come late?) for those of us lucky enough to catch “Mischa Kischkum is OFF THE CHARTS (Songs You Don’t Know By Writers You Love)” at Don’t Tell Mama on December 20.
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Carol Lipnik @ Pangea, 12/9
With characteristic self-deprecating humor, Carol Lipnik dedicated her set of original songs and quirky covers at Pangea to “The Goddess of Imperfection.” Lipnik has one foot in the avant-garde and one foot in the sideshow tradition of her native Coney Island.
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Deborah Zecher @ DTM 12/4
Warm, sincere, thoughtful; a mature woman of depth and substance, with a round contralto and a twinkle in her eye—who wouldn’t want to spend an hour in the company of Deborah Zecher?
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Dorian Woodruff @ Pangea 12/1/18
Impeccably musical, impeccably groomed, and with impeccable vocal technique, in Welcome Home: Everybody Has A Story, Mr. Woodruff presented glimpses of his own backstory and the origin of his “love affair with opulence” through a series of vignettes about the people in his past.
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Deb Berman @ Pangea 11/10/18
Deb Berman has a voice like sweet, sticky barbecue sauce with a sneaky hit of heat, which transforms every song she sings into something unique—and uniquely delicious.
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Christina Bianco @ Birdland Theater, 11/1/18
Diminutive in stature, impressionist-singer-actress Christina Bianco is a towering talent. She took time from her busy international touring schedule this month to present a series of CD-release shows at the Birdland Theater, backed by a tight quartet of musicians (piano, bass, drums, and guitar), in celebration of “Life Of The Party,” her deliriously over-funded IndieGoGo project recorded live in London.
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Jillian Laurain @ DTM 10/27/18
“Sentimental Journey: The Songs of the 1930s and 1940s” was exactly as advertised—a journey through 24 beloved standards from two of the greatest decades of the American Songbook which did not seek to illuminate with insidery patter or surprising arrangements. It felt more like an old-school nightclub act, featuring all seven performers’ sheer musicianship in celebration of a repertoire that was as much a turn-on for them as it was for the audience.
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New Re-Views, Pre-Views,and Spotlight Picks on www.cabarethotspot.com
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New Re-Views, Pre-Views,and Spotlight Picks on www.cabarethotspot.com
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CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!
In Association with Publishers Rowman & Littlefield and the National Association of Teachers of Singing, I am host an industry-wide photo competition, for the cover of their new book!
“So You Want to Sing Cabaret!” is the latest in the “So You Want to Sing” series of academic books by publishers Rowman & Littlefield, and will have a distribution among universities, national bookstores, and online. The publishers are looking for a close-up (at the mic) action picture of a cabaret singer. The singer does not have to be well-know (but can be). The action within the picture must be compelling, and must covey the style of "Cabaret", as opposed to other vocal genres (see pictures below). The picture must also be full color, high resolution. You may submit many different photos (up to 40) for consideration. Full Photo credit and a financial stipend will be offered to the winner.
Send your photos by shared file transfer (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc) to david@cabarethotspot.com
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is APRIL 15, 2019! The winning photo will be chosen by the publisher and the winner will be notified by May 1, 2019. At that time a standard release form will be executed by both the photographer and the subject(s) in the photo. BE SURE your have your subject’s permission to submit! GOOD LUCK!
Here are pictures of the previous books for style reference.
In Association with Publishers Rowman & Littlefield and the National Association of Teachers of Singing, I am host an industry-wide photo competition, for the cover of their new book!
“So You Want to Sing Cabaret!” is the latest in the “So You Want to Sing” series of academic books by publishers Rowman & Littlefield, and will have a distribution among universities, national bookstores, and online. The publishers are looking for a close-up (at the mic) action picture of a cabaret singer. The singer does not have to be well-know (but can be). The action within the picture must be compelling, and must covey the style of "Cabaret", as opposed to other vocal genres (see pictures below). The picture must also be full color, high resolution. You may submit many different photos (up to 40) for consideration. Full Photo credit and a financial stipend will be offered to the winner.
Send your photos by shared file transfer (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc) to david@cabarethotspot.com
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is APRIL 15, 2019! The winning photo will be chosen by the publisher and the winner will be notified by May 1, 2019. At that time a standard release form will be executed by both the photographer and the subject(s) in the photo. BE SURE your have your subject’s permission to submit! GOOD LUCK!
Here are pictures of the previous books for style reference.
My interview w/Celia Berk is featured today:
It’s SUNDAY!
New Re-Views, Pre-Views, Spotlights, and an Interview with Celia Berk on www.CabaretHotspot.com
New Re-Views, Pre-Views, Spotlights, and an Interview with Celia Berk on www.CabaretHotspot.com
It’s SUNDAY!
New Re-Views, Pre-Views, Spotlights, and an Interview with Celia Berk on www.CabaretHotspot.com
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2/18 Steve Ross @ Birdland – 7:00PM by Sue Matsuki | Feb 12, 2019 | 0 Photo Credit: Stacy Sullivan Steve Ross Returns to Birdland in “How Do You Like Your Love: A...Margo Sings Mercer @ DTM – 02/08/19 - Cabaret HotSpot!
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Photo Credit: D. Sabella Margo Brown Margo Sings Mercer Don't Tell Mama 02/08/19 & 03/21/19 - 7PM In a program of Johnny Mercer lyrics, supported by the ravishing arrangements of Ted Firth & Phil Hinton, and with Music Director John M. Cook, and Director Jeff Harnar, Margo Brown often charmed…I am EXCITED (and a little nervous) to announce that I will Be The Featured “Classical Corner” soloist at SALON this Sunday (Feb 17). I will be singing ARIAS! (And maybe later some jazz). So, COME ON OUT to SALON, at Don’t Tell Mama, Sunday at 6:30pm.
02/24/19 Now & Then @ F54B 9:30PM - Cabaret HotSpot!
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“NOW AND THEN: CURRENT AND FORMER BROADWAY KIDS TAKE THE STAGE!” BROADWAY KIDS OF THE PAST AND PRESENT JOIN FORCES FOR THIS SPECIAL ONE NIGHT EVENT! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2019 AT 9:30 PM AT FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Former Broadway Kids in Now and Then: Current A...CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! In Association with Publishers Rowman & Littlefield and the National Association of Teachers of Singing, I am holding an industry-wide photo competition, for the cover of my new book! “So You Want to Sing Cabaret!” is the latest in the “So You Want to Sing” series of academic books by publishers Rowman & Littlefield, sponsored by The National Association of Teachers of Singing, and will have a wide distribution among universities, national bookstores, and online distribution. R&L and NATS are looking for a unique photo for the cover of this book, a close-up (at the mic) action picture of a cabaret singer. The singer does not have to be well-know (but can be). The action within the picture must be compelling, and the photo must distinctly characterize a Cabaret performance (rather than any other type of performance at a mic – see reference covers below). The picture must be full color, high resolution. You may submit up to 30 photos for consideration. Full Photo credit and a small stipend will be offered to the winner. Send your photos by shared file transfer (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc) to david@cabarethotspot.com DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is APRIL 1, 2019! The winning photo will be chosen by the publisher and the winner will be notified by May 1, 2019. At that time a standard release form will be executed by both the photographer and the subject(s) in the photo. BE SURE to have your subject’s permission to submit! Although submissions do not have to be finalized until April 1, please email or message me immediately with your intent to submit. GOOD LUCK! Below are pictures of the books in the series thus far, to give a visual context for what the publisher would like to see.
