Donald Smith greeted all the performers as they were about to set upon the stage at the Cabaret Convention last night, but unfortunately it had to be with a letter from him posted backstage at Lincoln Center. Mr. Smith is still in rehab after surgery (back soon) and this was the first time the Mabel Mercer Foundation's founder was not able to be among the assemblage of cabaret fans and marvelous performers that make this three day event the highlight of the 'cabaret year'
However, Mr. Smith's touch was apparent by the quality of the artists chosen to appear in this years convention. Rick Meadows, Director and Production Stage Manager of the show started the evening off with some wonderful words from Donald, and then introduced Andrea Marcovicci to pinch hit for Mr. Smith.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.
Jennifer Sheehan, winner of the Noël Coward Foundation Cabaret Award and the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Julie Wilson Award, brings her critically-acclaimed show, 'You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the Great American Songbook' to Bob Egan's in New Hope on Saturday September 3. Show time is at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25.00
Jennifer Sheehan, winner of the Noël Coward Foundation Cabaret Award and the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Julie Wilson Award, brings her critically-acclaimed show, 'You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the Great American Songbook' to Bob Egan's in New Hope on Saturday September 3. Show time is at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25.00
The stunningly beautiful, versatile and award-winning vocalist Jennifer Sheehan has just finished a highly successful run of her critically acclaimed cabaret show at the Metropolitan Room in New York, performing for sold-out audiences. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2010, performing as a special guest of Michael Feinstein. She won the first-ever Noël Coward Foundation Competition Award last year, and was previously a recipient of The Mabel Mercer Foundation's Julie Wilson Award. At The Colony Hotel's Royal Room, Ms. Sheehan will be performing her latest cabaret show, You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the Great American Songbook. For more information, please visit www.jennifersheehan.com.
The stunningly beautiful, versatile and award-winning vocalist Jennifer Sheehan has just finished a highly successful run of her critically acclaimed cabaret show at the Metropolitan Room in New York, performing for sold-out audiences. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2010, performing as a special guest of Michael Feinstein. She won the first-ever Noël Coward Foundation Competition Award last year, and was previously a recipient of The Mabel Mercer Foundation's Julie Wilson Award. At The Colony Hotel's Royal Room, Ms. Sheehan will be performing her latest cabaret show, You Made Me Love You: Celebrating 100 Years of the Great American Songbook. For more information, please visit www.jennifersheehan.com.
Mike Renzi looked over his eyeglasses at the elite audience at don't tell mamas, nodded to bassist Chip Jackson and drummer Ray Marchica and then opened the starting gate to a highly charged and expertly crafted 75 minutes of Nicolas King displaying his awesome vocal proficiency.
Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Jennifer Sheehan at The Metropolitan Room, Steve Sieck at Don't Tell Mama, Alex Getlin at Feinstein's, and Jarrod Spector, also at Feinstein's!
It started with the booming ebullient voice of pianist/music director Mark Hummel announcing AMRA FAYE WRIGHT. Then the sophisticated and glamorous Feinstein's audience (Christie Brinkley, Linda Carter and Tommy Tune among others) were captivated by this vivacious, gorgeous, talented Broadway & West End Star. Her show 'Sittin on Top of the World' is an elegant evening of wit, glamour and wonderful interpretations of The Great American Songbook, and takes you on a journey from Amra's native South Africa to her current Broadway gig playing Velma Kelly in the musical Chicago. Mark Hummel's arrangements and pianistic ability created the perfect match for Amra's vocal artistry and well known bassist Dave Fink and Heinrich Kruse on drums added to the high caliber musical evening.
A few years ago a seemingly shy 'unknown' got up at Jim Caruso's Cast Party and sang the Susan Werner song 'Movie of My Life'. She immediately went on my List of singers to follow. As Johnny Carson used to say when introducing Marilyn Maye,'All you young singers out there, listen & learn.' For her show at the Metropolitan Room Jennifer had the perfect match up with her pianist/arranger James Followell and Jered Egan on bass. Her show is aptly titled (for me) You Made Me Love You.
The award-winning Jennifer Sheehan brings her much-lauded celebration of the Great American Songbook, 'You Made Me Love You,' to the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, for three weeks in March.
Jennifer Sheehan makes her Metropolitan Room debut in a four-show, three-week engagement the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, running from March 10 to 26.
The award-winning Jennifer Sheehan brings her much-lauded celebration of the Great American Songbook, 'You Made Me Love You,' to the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, for three weeks in March.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation has announced the performers for The 21st New York Cabaret Convention. Among the performers for this celebration of cabaret will be Elaine Stritch and Christine Ebersole.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 7, 8, 9, The Mabel
Mercer Foundation comes of age by presenting its 21st annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock, and more than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation has announced the performers for The 21st New York Cabaret Convention. Among the performers for this celebration of cabaret will be Elaine Stritch and Christine Ebersole.
On Monday, September 13, The Friar's Club presented Diva Showstoppers, featuring some of Broadway and cabaret's most admired voices. Produced by Randie Levine-Miller, the musical event featured Cady Huffman, Sue Mathys, Cheryl Stern, Christina Bianco and more. Paul Chamlin musical directed. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the evening.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 7, 8, 9, The Mabel
Mercer Foundation comes of age by presenting its 21st annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock, and more than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.
The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as 'probably the best place for cabaret on the planet' - continues its summer cabaret season in its Royal Room Supper Club. Cabaret headliners perform at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. for dinner.
