Ricky Ritzel : "Talking with..." Adam Feldman
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Trail-blazing TV talk show host, Joe Franklin, dies at 88
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- By Penny Landau
Long before there was Jack Paar or Steve Allen or even Johnny Carson, there was Joe Franklin. From his ground-breaking 1950 talk show in the early days of television to his 30-plus year run on WOR-TV, Joe Franklin was the trail-blazer for all the Carsons and Lettermans. On Saturday, January 24, 2015, Joe Franklin, "The King of Nostalgia," passed away at 88.
Interviewing over 300,000 guests during a 43-year span, Bronx-born Joe Franklin began his career as a teenager, selling jokes to Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor.
Carman Napier in Little Fish, Big Apple @ Stage 72 February 23rd @ 9:00PM
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Actress & singer Carman
Napier will make her New York City solo show debut in Little Fish, Big Apple. Carman first appeared in New York in Songs For A New World and recently garnered acclaim for her portrayal of Diana in Next To Normal at The Gallery Players. This evening of musical theater and pop songs will also feature stage and screen star Anita Gillette (Chapter Two, Cabaret, Moonstruck, 30 Rock)
Catch-Up on Cabaret January 2015
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- By Rob Lester
Hello, cabaret fans. I'd like to start out by telling you about the most inventive, charming, and out-and-out hilarious musically mad merriment I've seen in a cabaret room in a very long time (Hint: I think my air conditioner was on the last time I felt this way and customers were wearing shorts). It's called PAPER DOLLS and will be repeated this Saturday night, January 24 at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46 Street if you are a cabaret newbie).
The Norm Hathaway Big Band @ Iridium 1/25
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Do you know and love the lavish sound of the Big Bands as they were in the Swing Era? Then you should be 'Stepping Out' for a night on the Town on Sunday January 25 as ScoBar Entertainment presents The Norm Hathaway Big Band with featured vocalist Liza Moran and Josh Baty at The Iridium Jazz Club. Two sets at 5:00 & 7:30PM.
Honeymoon in Vegas Review
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- By Dan Bacalzo
Not all movies make good stage musicals. While there are some successes such as Billy Elliot and The Producers, there are also a number of clunkers. Honeymoon in Vegas, which recently opened at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre, is among them.
Karen Wyman at The Metropolitan Room 1/31
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Karen Wyman – the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist currently celebrating a renaissance since her days performing on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Dean Martin Show" – will return to The Metropolitan Room on Saturday, January 31 at 7:00 PM. Her engagement at the venue last year was named a "Critic's Pick" by Time Out New York and called "a compelling concert and a totally-inspiring comeback performance"
Sandra Bargman "The Edge of Everyday" at The Duplex
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Sandra Bargman in THE EDGE of EVERYDAY Back again at The Duplex! "An enchanting mosaic of cabaret, performance art, and ritual". Sacred Stages LLC presents The Edge of Everyday, which explores our fear of change and ultimately, our acceptance of the dichotomies of Life. "The Edge" is where our resistance, our reluctance to embrace the diversity of life, collides with the inevitability of change in all the corners of our lives.
Jenn Colella, Liz Larsen, Adriane Lenox, Sal Viviano Sing Tina deVaron's Songs
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An A-list group of Broadway performers will gather at Metropolitan Room in New York City in February to sing "Nothing But the Love – An Evening of Songs by Tina deVaron." This original song cycle is about "grownup love and everything that comes (and goes) with it." deVaron is an award-winning New York singer/songwriter who is known as a mainstay of piano jazz and special events in the city's toniest rooms. "Nothing But the Love," plays one show on February 9th at 7:00 pm at Metropolitan Room,
"Mama Drama" to play The Duplex Jan 23 and Feb 9
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No one in their right mind would move to New York City without a job, contacts or money, in the middle of a recession, with a baby, right? Except Natalie Arneson. She did that. In this show she shares stories of early morning auditions despite being sleep-deprived (ever tried to sing a high C after wrestling a screaming baby all night?) how she and her husband tossed their daughter to each other across train platforms to avoid paying a sitter,
T. Oliver Reid Returns With Drop Me Off In Harlem @ The Metropolitan Room
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T. Oliver Reid's much-lauded one-man revue, "Drop Me Off in Harlem," returns to the Metropolitan Room for an extended run beginning Sunday February 1. Filled with musical and cultural insights into the sultry demi-monde of Harlem jazz clubs and speakeasies in the 1930's, "Drop Me Off in Harlem" was called a "sensational show" by Stephen Holden in The NY Times when it played four weeks in October/November.
Bria Skonberg @ Joe's Pub Thursday, January 22 at 7:00PM
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Since arriving in NY four years ago trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg has earned a Jazz Journalists' Association nomination for "Up and Coming Jazz Artist of The Year", a New York Bistro Award for "Outstanding Jazz Artist", topped the Hot House Jazz Magazine Fans' Decision for Jazz Artist, Trumpet, Female Vocalist and Best Group and was twice named a DOWNBEAT Rising Star. She is known for her spirited interpretation of classic jazz and is co-founder/producer of the New York Hot Jazz Festival.
Maxine Linehan Reprises "Beautiful Songs" @ The Metropolitan Room for Three Nights in February
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In a special return engagement of her attention-getting Metropolitan Room debut act in October, the Irish-born actress and singer Maxine Linehan gives us "Beautiful Songs" for three nights in February, starting February 4.
Broadway at Birdland Concert Series Joanne Tatham & Tamir Hendelman 1/19 @ 7PM
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Los Angeles-based jazz singer Joanne Tatham celebrates the release of her third recording "Out of My Dreams" with this set, tackling Broadway, bossa nova, post-bop modern jazz, Dave Frishberg, and Harry Nilsson in the process. Joining her will be arranger/musical director Tamir Hendelman, making a rare New York appearance, as well as Marco Panascia, Tim Horner, Sean Harkness, and Joel Frahm.
Revolution Starring Kathleen France & Dawn Derow
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Next Up - my good friends DAWN DEROW, ANDREW SOTOMAYOR & I will be bringing back our show REVOLUTION in February and March! This show highlights wartime music throughout history from 1776 to present day. We had a great time doing this show last year. We registered it as an official WOUNDED WARRIOR EVENT, and donated a portion of everyone's cover charge to this great cause.
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