Brian d'Arcy James
By: Sandi Durell
Did you think the Cabarets and clubs were on vacation? No, no, no! They’re in full swing with some remarkable talent appearing for every taste bud. Explore, go see a show and enjoy!
There’s always something happening in the clubs uptown, midtown, downtown.
54 Below, on West 54th opened on June 3rd with Jackie Hoffman appearing on Sundays in June and Mx Justin Vivian Bond on Mondays. The big happening is Broadway headliner Patti Lupone June 5th thru June 16th. She is followed by Tony Award winner Brian d’Arcy James on June 26th. Many top name Broadway performers are scheduled in addition to some of cabaret’s finest. Andrea Martin opens with Seth Rudetsky on June 20th.
The “Green Room” will present a series of late night duos and trios including Sean Harkness, Barry Levitt and others.
Mondays: Mx Justin Vivian Bond; Sundays: Jackie Hoffman. Look for Rebecca Luker, Andrea McArdle, Ben Vereen, Jenifer Lewis, Jamie deRoy & Friends, Lea DeLaria, Victor Garber, Hilary Kole, Marin Mazzie, Christine Ebersole, Linda Lavin, Ann Hampton Callaway.
Jack Jones
Jack Jones is one of the greatest singers of all time. A true singers’ singer and luminary, double Grammy winner, Jack performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging from Jazz clubs to the London Palladium. Jack Jones is the very definition of a complete and total entertainer. There is only one Jack Jones and he opens end of June at Feinstein’s!
In July, Feinstein’s welcomes back Will & Anthony Nunziata to celebrate the release of their debut album, “Make Someone Happy” and put their fresh stamp on the best of Broadway and the Classic Pop Standards in their brand new show. “Strong voices, leading man looks . . . they are upbeat and exhuberant . . . These brothers remind us of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. . . a one-two punch!”
Baby Jane Dexter returns to Metropolitan Room with her new show, STILL BAD, STILL BLUE for a special 5 performance run. Ms. Dexter has been hailed by many critics as a beloved artist who continues to top herself in what is one of the greatest comebacks in the history of night life. Her acclaimed, long time musical partner Ross Patterson will again be her musical director.
Laura Osnes
Laura Osnes, Tony Award Nominee for her role as Bonnie Parker in “Bonnie & Clyde: A New Musical” and seen on Broadway in “Anything Goes,” “South Pacific,” makes her cabaret debut at Café Carlyle June 19th.
Seth’s Broadway Chatterbox is a one hour weekly talk show hosted by Seth Rudetsky. The show features sassy Broadway celebrities and happens on stage Thursday evenings @ 6 PM at Don’t Tell Mama. You never know who you’re going to run into and it’s always lots of fun.
Cabarets and Clubs and Additional Listings:
Will & Anthony Nunziata
Feinstein’s at Loews Regency 212 339-4095 www.feinsteinsattheregency.com - Scott Siegel’s Broadway Ballyhoo, Maude Maggart, Alex Getlin, Matt Cavenaugh/Jenny Powers, Peter Asher, Caroline Jones, Kaye Ballard, Jack Jones, Will & Anthony Nunziata, Karen Oberlin, Rebecca Kilgore
Café Carlyle 212 744-1600 www.thecarlyle.com - Laura Osnes
Laurie Beechman Theater 212 695-6909 www.beechmantheatre.com - Sarah Dash, Other People’s Relationships, Confessions of a Prarie Butch, Le Scandal Cabaret, Standing in the Dark, KT Sullivan, I Can’t Even Think Straight, Amanda Taraska, Gavin Kenny, Lisa Gwasda, Streisand, John Woodall, Red Tag Entertainment, Alec Mapa, Dallas Dubois
Baby Jane Dexter
The Metropolitan Room 212 206-0440 www.metropolitanroom.com – Annie Ross, Carole J. Bufford, Craig Pomranz, Elaine St. George, Grace Cosgrove, Tammy McCann, Billie Williams, Paulette Dozier, Uptown Express, Sandy Bainum, Uptown Express, Corina-Sowers Adler, Nora McCathy, Tom Judson, Baby Jane Dexter, Marcus Simeone, Travis Moser, Robert Davi, Sean Harkness, Lee Trusdale, Stacie Perlman, Robyn Spangler, George Carroll, Ed Dixon
Don’t Tell Mama 212 757-0788 www.donttellmamanyc.com – Seth Rudetsky’s Broadway Chatterbox, Daryl Sherman, Bitches of the Kingdom, Paul/Rochelle Chamlin, Helen Klass, Harold Sanditen, Nicolas King, Jackie Kristel, Sterns Matthews, Steven Zumbo, Hole-O-Matic, Barbara Malley, Shelly Volk, Lori Fischer/Leenya Rideout, Steve/Ali Kresch, Judy Garland/Liza Minelli
Birdland Jazz Club 212 581-3080 www.birdlandjazz.com – Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, Jeremy Kushnier, Jack Lechner, Colleen McHugh, and the best in jazz
The Triad Theatre 212 362-2590 www.triadnyc.com - Wilkie Ferguson, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies, Marissa Mulder, Dimitri Minucci, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, Jacques Brel Returns, You’ve Got Hate Mail, West Meets East, Patrick Lanzetta
Iridium Jazz Club 212 582-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com –Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band, Les Paul Mondays, Johnny Rodgers Band, Maria Muldaur, Nobody’s Business Trio (Back to Back to Back) with Alecia Evans, Cadden Jones, Linda Sue Moshier and lots of jazz each nite
The Duplex on Christopher Street, 212 255-5438 www.theduplex.com
Caroline’s Comedy Club 212 757-4100 www.carolines.com
Dana Lorge hosts Wednesday evening’s weekly variety show at Iguana, West 54th St., 212 765-5454, 718 482-0412
The Salon, weekly Sunday evening Open Mic, with a different theme, is hosted by Mark Janas and Tanya Moberly at Etcetera, Etcetera, West 44th St. 212 244-4408 www.etcrestaurant.com
Midtown Jazz at St. Peter’s Church, Lexington Ave./54 St. Wednesdays, 12:30 pm 212 935-2200
**As always, check with the individual venues for exact dates, times, cover charges, minimums, additional performers and any schedule changes.
For in depth reviews, please read the cabaret column at www.t2conline.com articles, reviews, interviews by Sandi Durell; reviews by Stephen Sorokoff, Joe Regan, Jr., Linda Amiel Burns, Susan Hasho, Russ Weatherford, Denis McKeown, Alix Cohen, Myra Chanin, Joel Vig . See Sandi Durell’s theater reviews at www.examiner.com
Posted by Sandi Durell
on June 6, 2012. Filed under Cabaret,Cabaret and Interviews - Sandi Durell,COLUMNS,ENTERTAIMENT.
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