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Joan Curto to Perofrm the Songs of Cole Porter at Davenport's, 7/11-20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013
This must-see return event takes place for 4 performances only at Davenport's. Located at 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, show times are July 11. 12, 19 & 20, 2013 at 8:00pm. There is a $20 cover charge and two-drink minimum. Due to the high demand for these special performances, reservations are highly recommended by calling 773-278-1830 or online atwww.davenportspianobar.com. (more...)
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Lily Tomlin Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 6/22
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2013
An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin brings the award-winning comedienne and one of the world's most beloved entertainers back to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Tomlin, who is currently one of the stars of ABC's new hit comedy Malibu Country with Reba McEntire, will share her celebrated talent for combining insightful and funny stand-up along with excerpts that feature some of her beloved classic characters. Immediately following her performance, she will open a brief Question & Answer period with the audience. (more...)
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Cabaret Icon Sidney Myer to Headline at Oakeside 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2013
NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center has announced a new monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', on Sunday, June 30, at 3pm. Performers include Ted Stafford and Lorinda Lisitza, Ami Brabson and Sidney Myer. The featured performer in the 'Young Musician Moment' will be Henry Garner. (more...)
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Suzanne Petri to Star in Two-Night Tribute to Sir Noel Coward at Davenport's, 6/26-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 06, 2013
Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist" and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award,Suzanne Petri brings " A Little Touch of Coward in the Night" to Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday June 26th and 27th at 8pm. There is a $20 cover charge with a two-drink minimum. Due to the high demand for this limited remount, reservations are recommended by calling 773-278-1830 or online www.DavenportsPianoBar.com. (more...)
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Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013
High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, the annual endeavor is the only U.S. competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Remembering Mabel & Bobby at Town Hall
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 17, 2013
Town Hall was the setting in 1968 of the legendary dual concert of America's leading cabaret performers, the great international club and recording artist Mabel Mercer and the reigning prince of cabaret Bobby Short. In a tribute to these great artists, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presented a lineup of today's leading practitioners of the intimate and enduring art of cabaret. Check out photos from the concert below! (more...)
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Shana Farr to Make London Debut at The Crazy Coqs, May 14-18
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013
Shana Farr, the multi-talented actress/singer who won the coveted Julie Wilson Award at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 23rd Annual Cabaret Convention last October at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will make her London singing debut at The Crazy Coqs (20 Sherwood Street) in London, England, on May 14 - 18, 8:00 PM with two late-night shows May 17 - 18, 10:30 PM. (more...)
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Nicolas King and Hilary Kole Play the Iridium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2013
ScoBar Entertainment presents Nicolas King with special guest Hilary Kole, for one performance only, tonight, May 7, 2013 at 8pmat The Iridium. He will be accompanied by the Mike Renzi Trio, with Musical Director Mike Renzi on piano, Gary Haase on bass & Ray Marchica on drums. (more...)
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Nicolas King and Hilary Kole to Play the Iridium, 5/7
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2013
ScoBar Entertainment presents Nicolas King with special guest Hilary Kole, for one performance only, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8pmat The Iridium. He will be accompanied by the Mike Renzi Trio, with Musical Director Mike Renzi on piano, Gary Haase on bass & Ray Marchica on drums. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Stacy Sullivan Tributes Peggy Lee at Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 03, 2013
Backstage Bistro and MAC Award winner Stacy Sullivan will headline a brand new late night music series opening this Spring at the famed Cafe Carlyle. Sullivan just performed music from her new album, 'It's a Good Day/A Tribute to Miss Peggy Lee' and you can check out photos from the concert below! (more...)
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KT Sullivan and More to Appear at REMEMBERING MABEL & BOBBY Concert at Town Hall, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
Town Hall was the setting in 1968 of the legendary dual concert of America's leading cabaret performers, the great international club and recording artist Mabel Mercer and the reigning prince of cabaret Bobby Short. In a tribute to these great artists, The Mabel Mercer Foundation will present a lineup of today's leading practitioners of the intimate and enduring art of cabaret. KT Sullivan, Artistic Director of the Foundation, will host the evening. (more...)
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Barbara Cook, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway and More Join Feinstein's at the Nikko Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein have announced the spring lineup - featuring legendary stars of stage and cinema - for the all-new Feinstein's at the Nikko. Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko will present a wide range of local, regional and national entertainers in an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. Tickets for all performances are on-sale now and available by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com. (more...)
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Eva Kantor Appears on BROADWAY AFTER DARK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2013
Singer Eva Kantor is making her solo debut in 'The Way I Am,' directed by Eric Michael Gillett at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Remaining shows are three Sundays, April 7, 14, and 21 at 7pm. Ward Morehouse lll will interview Eva Kantor his TV show Broadway After Dark. (more...)
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Eva Kantor to Appear on BROADWAY AFTER DARK, 4/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013
Singer Eva Kantor is making her solo debut in 'The Way I Am,' directed by Eric Michael Gillett at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. Remaining shows are three Sundays, April 7, 14, and 21 at 7pm. Ward Morehouse lll will interview Eva Kantor his TV show Broadway After Dark. (more...)
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Shana Farr Comes to The Crazy Coqs in London, May 14-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 05, 2013
Shana Farr, the multi-talented actress/singer who won the coveted Julie Wilson Award at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 23rd Annual Cabaret Convention last October at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will make her London singing debut at The Crazy Coqs in London, England, on May 14 - 18, 2013 where she will present her critically acclaimed cabaret show, Whistling Away The Dark, Through Songs of Julie Andrews. (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Eva Kantor's THE WAY I AM Plays the Laurie Beechman
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 31, 2013
Eva Kantor, 2012 MetroStar Finalist, brings her first solo show 'The Way I Am' to The Laurie Beechman Theatre, now through April 21, 2013, directed by Eric Michael Gillett, with musical direction by Don Rebi and produced by Cookie Stark. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from her performance below! (more...)
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Photo Coverage: Marissa Mulder Takes on Tom Waits at the Metropolitan Room
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 30, 2013
With the grit of a sheriff facing down an outlaw, the silky-toned Marissa Mulder takes on the bard of bad Tom Waits, in the premiere of "Tom… in His Words", which began on March 27 and runs through tonight, March 30, 2013, at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert! (more...)
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