As previously announced, internationally renowned singer, recording artist, and humanitarian Dionne Warwick and the legendary musical theatre performer Carol Channing will be honored, along with 16 other members of the New York cabaret and jazz community, at the 26th Annual Bistro Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, located at 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues).
Hosted by Christine Pedi, the 2011 MAC Awards will take place on Tuesday, Mat 10 and B.B. King Blues Club and Grill. The ceremony will honor Annie Ross for Lifetime Achievement and George Sanders with the MAC Board of Directors Award.
Internationally renowned singer, recording artist, and humanitarian Dionne Warwick and the legendary musical theatre performer Carol Channing will be honored, along with 16 other members of the New York cabaret and jazz community, at the 26th Annual Bistro Awards, which will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at Gotham Comedy Club, located at 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th & 8th avenues).
2010 MAC and Bistro award winner DANIELLE GRABIANOWSKI returns to the Metropolitan Room in her new show, 'THE GIRL WITH THE LONG LAST NAME' October 28, November 3 and November 18. In her follow up show, Ms. Grabianowski presents music from composers such as Romberg and Hammerstein II ('When I Grow Too Old to Dream'), Radiohead ('Creep') and Neil Diamond and Alan & Marilyn Bergman ('You Don't Bring Me Flowers') along with little known gems from the Great American Songbook and beyond. The show is directed by Lennie Watts and features Nate Buccieri on Piano and Sean Harkness on Guitar.
2010 MAC and Bistro award winner DANIELLE GRABIANOWSKI returns to the Metropolitan Room in her new show, 'THE GIRL WITH THE LONG LAST NAME' October 28, November 3 and November 18. In her follow up show, Ms. Grabianowski presents music from composers such as Romberg and Hammerstein II ('When I Grow Too Old to Dream'), Radiohead ('Creep') and Neil Diamond and Alan & Marilyn Bergman ('You Don't Bring Me Flowers') along with little known gems from the Great American Songbook and beyond. The show is directed by Lennie Watts and features Nate Buccieri on Piano and Sean Harkness on Guitar.
2010 MAC and Bistro award winner DANIELLE GRABIANOWSKI returns to the Metropolitan Room in her new show, 'THE GIRL WITH THE LONG LAST NAME' October 28, November 3 and November 18. In her follow up show, Ms. Grabianowski presents music from composers such as Romberg and Hammerstein II ('When I Grow Too Old to Dream'), Radiohead ('Creep') and Neil Diamond and Alan & Marilyn Bergman ('You Don't Bring Me Flowers') along with little known gems from the Great American Songbook and beyond. The show is directed by Lennie Watts and features Nate Buccieri on Piano and Sean Harkness on Guitar.
On Monday August 30, T. Oliver Reid proved his mettle by winning the exciting finale of the third annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, beating out Cindy Marchionda (the first runner-up) and Amy Beth Williams, the second runner-up.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.
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 Salon at Etcetera, Etcetera, Cast Party at Birdland, Rob Langeder at The Metropolitan Room, Cafe Thursdays at The Friars Club, and a look at the week ahead!
DANIELLE GRABIANOWSKI - recent Bistro Award winner and 2010 MAC award nominee returns to the Metropolitan Room for a special encore performance of her debut show, 'Old, New, Borrowed and Blues,' Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 PM.
DANIELLE GRABIANOWSKI - recent Bistro Award winner and 2010 MAC award nominee returns to the Metropolitan Room for a special encore performance of her debut show, 'Old, New, Borrowed and Blues,' Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 PM.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.