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Cabaret Nights— November 2009
An Annotated List of New York's Leading Cabaret Venues YOUR AD HERE
For information: esommer@curtainup.comIt's a long, long time from May to December, but cabaret does not rest. At the Metropolitan Room, the formidable Baby Jane Dexter has a brand new show, All About Love . (Nov. 18, Nov. 20-Dec. 19 on Fridays and Saturdays). Maybe just now, with the leaves dropping fast, you're not thinking about nature, but Karen Oberlin has examined the flora and fauna in musical terms for her latest show, Birds Do It: Songs of the Natural World . (November 5, 12). Uptown Express reprises their engaging show at the Metropolitan on Nov. 11 with guest Julie Gold . In the same room, two repeats that provide some evocative fun are award-winner, Jenna Esposito with Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis on Nov. 3 and newcomer Merrill Grant remembering My Shirley Years . Yes, it's that Shirley. (Nov. 7. 14). Another newcomer is Metrostar competition's first runner up Danielle Grabianowski , debuting one-night-only on Nov. 4. Marilyn Maye did it last month at the Metropolitan Room. Andrea Marcovicci is doing it later this month at the Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room from Nov. 17 to Dec. 31. What's going on? This year is the 100th anniversary of lyricist Johnny Mercer's birth and cabaret has been singing his praises all year. Lyrics and Lyricists at the 92nd Street Y is sold out for its tribute performance on Nov. 18 and author Robert Kimball has just released a book of lyrics. At Feinstein's at the Loews Regency Mary Cleere Haran is Celebrating the Johnny Mercer Centennial on Oct. 29–31, Nov. 5-6 . Shifting to a different slant at Feinstein's, on Nov. 10–14 Maude Maggard shares her musical views on Parents and Children . The sassy brilliance of Amanda Green opens the month on Nov. 1. If you haven't experienced POP… with pizAZZ, you haven't seen The Johnny Rodgers Band . (Nov. 30). Oh, and don't forget those Magical Nights with a variety of magicians every Sunday night through Dec. 27. New York's favorite jazz bargain is still St. Peter's Jazz at Noon series for $7. This month includes Carol Fredette singing with David Matthews and Manhattan Jazz Orchestra (Nov. 4), and one week later, singer/pianist, Valerie Capers. (Nov. 11). Grab a sandwich and get to the York Theatre from 1–2pm for some good music. Birdland is no turkey in turkey month. On Nov. 2, you can catch the always creative, always entertaining Marcy & Zina. Vocalist Patrick DeGennaro appears on Nov. 9. Steve Marzullo invites some friends like Kate Baldwin, Andrea McArdle &Terri Klausner to sing his award-winning songs. (Nov. 16). On Nov. 22, The Broadway Boys sing their mix of pop, jazz, gospel, and funk to reinvent the familiar. Their special guest is Shoshana Bean. Natalie Douglas sings To Lena: A Tribute to the Lady and Her Music on Nov. 23. If you like the specialized jazz ensemble sound, New York Voices is the group to see. (Nov 24 -28). To jump-start the holiday offerings, Stephanie J. Block promises an "extravaganza" on Nov. 30. Billie Holiday often said her favorite singer was Jimmy Scott . Many agree and he will be at the Iridium on Nov. 28, 29. Mark Murphy will do his show at the club on Nov. 26, 27. As usual, the Laurie Beechman Theatre has an bustling month coming up. Trent Armand Kendall promises a soulful and funny show on Nov. 2, 16 and Dec. 14, 21. On Nov. 5, Leslie Orofino vamps it up with Red, Hot and Blues . On Nov. 7, 22, 29, I’ve Got A Little Twist: An Intimate G&S Revue from New York’s Gilbert & Sullivan Players tweaks some contemporary American musical songs. Patrick Monahan delivers international standards by Coward, Porter, Aznavour and Brel. (Nov. 8, 21). It seems like we just get autumn but Anthony Santelmo, Jr. Seeks Out Winter Songs on Nov. 20. Nesha Ward, 2008 Runner-Up Metro Star Talent Search, appears at Don't Tell Mama on Nov. 2. Judy Garland Live! starring Tommy Femia continues his monthly appearances on Nov. 7, 21. Bistro award winner, Kim Smith brings in Kim Smith in Morphium on Nov. 22. If you want the unique and intriguing, Don't Tell Mama is the place to go. Unless you choose the Duplex. While most other singers are saluting Johnny Mercer, On Nov. 5, Duplex regular, Colleen McHugh delivera all Harold Arlen with Why, Oh, Why, Can't I? not? No reason at all. Opening Doors Theatre revives the Jules Styne and Comden and Green musical Subways Are for Sleeping , directed by Hector Coris. (Nov. 1, 2, 8-11). For those who want to stimulate the economy, believe me, it's worth the cash to catch John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey . (Through Nov. 7). You might want to try the Cabaret at Café Sabarsky in the Neue Gallery where, surrounded by art and music, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano presents another of their classy shows on Nov. 12. Ticket price is $110 (dinner $65, performance $45; purchased together). Downtown at the Algonquin Hotel's Oak Room Paula West and her immaculate jazz quartet continue through Nov. 14. Finally, Steve Tyrell takes over the Carlyle from Nov. 10 through Dec. 30. Holiday season has begun. Start jingling those bells.
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