Les Michaels News

Carol Channing has seen her friend Richard Skipper don the dresses, wigs, and make up that transform him into one of the premiere Channing impersonators in America. But when he comes to visit her this week to celebrate his birthday, Carol requested he do a special show as himself - and how could he say no to Carol? It took some last minute planning with local producer Les Michaels to make it happen, but on Sunday, February 13th at 8 PM, Richard will take the stage at Blame It On Midnight in Palm Springs in 'To Carol Channing With Love', benefitting The Dr. Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts, to help raise awareness to the devastating cuts in music and arts programs in our public schools.

Both Tom Culver and Dolores Scozzesi have sold out many a show on their own in clubs in and around the Los Angeles area, but on Sunday, February 13th at 2 PM, the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert will offer two complete shows for the price of one ticket.

New York singer and actor Steven Brinberg has garnered acclaim from audiences and critics from around the World as the quintessential Barbra Streisand impersonator in the business today. He has toured across the globe in theatres, concert halls and clubs for over a decade and was chosen by Ms. Streisand's management to make a surprise personal appearance at her friend Donna Karan's birthday party. Now, Desert audiences will have not one - but two opportunities to experience Simply Barbra, Saturday, February 26th at a 9 PM at Blame It On Midnight in Palm Springs, and on Sunday, February 27th at 2 PM at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert

Carol Channing has seen her friend Richard Skipper don the dresses, wigs, and make up that transform him into one of the premiere Channing impersonators in America. But when he comes to visit her this week to celebrate his birthday, Carol requested he do a special show as himself - and how could he say no to Carol? It took some last minute planning with local producer Les Michaels to make it happen, but on Sunday, February 13th at 8 PM, Richard will take the stage at Blame It On Midnight in Palm Springs in 'To Carol Channing With Love', benefitting The Dr. Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian Foundation For The Arts, to help raise awareness to the devastating cuts in music and arts programs in our public schools.

For many, Berlin brings to mind: knockwusrt, beer, and certainly World War II or 'Cabaret' because of the movie starring Liza Minneli. First recognized in the 1930's as an art form and likely a version of the Moulin Rouge shows popular in 1890's Paris. Cabaret's influence could be seen in speakeasies, vaudeville, burlesque, and early TV variety shows. Today's cabaret is a mix of many medias but typically one in which a singer interprets songs with their feelings and emotions and adding stories and introductions known as patter to allow them to connect with the audience.

Both Tom Culver and Dolores Scozzesi have sold out many a show on their own in clubs in and around the Los Angeles area, but on Sunday, February 13th at 2 PM, the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert will offer two complete shows for the price of one ticket.

Arnaldo - Drag Chanteuse joins the line up of shows featured at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert on January 30, 2011 at a 2 PM matinee. Arnaldo likes to say he is 'Opening hearts and minds through music, one cabaret at a time', and what a time he is having! In his current critically acclaimed show, 'C'est Si Bon', Arnaldo pays homage to his musical muse, the late, legendary Eartha Kitt. Although his vocal styling respectfully interprets the songs of Miss Kitt by emulating her style, it is not an impression - 'after all there is only one Eartha,' says Arnaldo.

For many, Berlin brings to mind: knockwusrt, beer, and certainly World War II or 'Cabaret' because of the movie starring Liza Minneli. First recognized in the 1930's as an art form and likely a version of the Moulin Rouge shows popular in 1890's Paris. Cabaret's influence could be seen in speakeasies, vaudeville, burlesque, and early TV variety shows. Today's cabaret is a mix of many medias but typically one in which a singer interprets songs with their feelings and emotions and adding stories and introductions known as patter to allow them to connect with the audience.

Originally from Canada, (she's big in Winnipeg) Vicki Knight moved to the Desert area in the early eighties and wasted no time making a name for herself in Southern California, quickly being dubbed 'The Desert's Songbird'. On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Ms. Knight will present her latest cabaret show, Song From The Heart, featuring her fans most requested songs: 'Put On A Happy Face', 'Make Someone Happy', 'On A Clear Day', 'As Long As He Needs Me', 'Mame', 'If He Walked Into My Life', 'Where Do You Start?'. 'Little Girl Blue', 'How Deep Is The Ocean?', 'Kretchma', 'Don't Tell Mama', 'Maybe This Time', and more, along with stories and patter delivered in the comedic style that's become her trademark.

Arnaldo - Drag Chanteuse joins the line up of shows featured at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert on January 30, 2011 at a 2 PM matinee. Arnaldo likes to say he is 'Opening hearts and minds through music, one cabaret at a time', and what a time he is having! In his current critically acclaimed show, 'C'est Si Bon', Arnaldo pays homage to his musical muse, the late, legendary Eartha Kitt. Although his vocal styling respectfully interprets the songs of Miss Kitt by emulating her style, it is not an impression - 'after all there is only one Eartha,' says Arnaldo.

Les Michaels Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series moves to Sundays at 2 PM in 2011 when award-winning writer, singer, composer, pianist, Melissa Vardey debuts her latest one-woman show in which we find her inhabiting the wonderful world of being underwater- figuratively speaking. Her only lifeline: her wits, skills at the piano and a sense of optimism while performing a variety of songs on piano, ukulele and percussion instruments, drawing from her own originals and her love of jazz, blues, pop, Broadway and classical.

The Desert will have a rare opportunity to see a new one-man musical presented by Jim J. Bullock on Sunday, January 23rd at 7 PM at the Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert. The show entitled 'Different' will use songs and stories to highlight the ups and downs of Jim's personal life and extensive show-business career.

Originally from Canada, (she's big in Winnipeg) Vicki Knight moved to the Desert area in the early eighties and wasted no time making a name for herself in Southern California, quickly being dubbed 'The Desert's Songbird'. On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Ms. Knight will present her latest cabaret show, Song From The Heart, featuring her fans most requested songs: 'Put On A Happy Face', 'Make Someone Happy', 'On A Clear Day', 'As Long As He Needs Me', 'Mame', 'If He Walked Into My Life', 'Where Do You Start?'. 'Little Girl Blue', 'How Deep Is The Ocean?', 'Kretchma', 'Don't Tell Mama', 'Maybe This Time', and more, along with stories and patter delivered in the comedic style that's become her trademark.

It was just about one year ago when cabaret producer Les Michaels introduced Janene Lovullo at Billy Reed's in Palm Springs to a SRO crowd.

Les Michaels Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series moves to Sundays at 2 PM in 2011 when award-winning writer, singer, composer, pianist, Melissa Vardey debuts her latest one-woman show in which we find her inhabiting the wonderful world of being underwater- figuratively speaking. Her only lifeline: her wits, skills at the piano and a sense of optimism while performing a variety of songs on piano, ukulele and percussion instruments, drawing from her own originals and her love of jazz, blues, pop, Broadway and classical.

Actor, recording artist, and singer John Vance will brings his new show 'The Henry Mancini Songbook' to The Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Saturday, December 11th at 7 PM as part of Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series which continues through December.

It was just about one year ago when cabaret producer Les Michaels introduced Janene Lovullo at Billy Reed's in Palm Springs to a SRO crowd.

Robyn Spangler brings her one woman cabaret show 'Let Me Sing!,' to The Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert at 7 PM as part of Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series. Robyn has always been a singer but is probably best known for her 'day job' of appearing in over 150 commercials including Hilton Hotels, Ford Cars and Trucks, Gatorade and Polygrip.

Actor, recording artist, and singer John Vance will brings his new show 'The Henry Mancini Songbook' to The Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Saturday, December 11th at 7 PM as part of Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series which continues through December.

Popular cabaret singer and Broadway star Jason Graae will brings his new show "Perfect Hermany," to The Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Saturday, November 27th at 7 PM as part of Les Michaels' Life Is A Cabaret Concert Series which began there in July and will continue through December.