Sammy Kaye News

Hal Linden, one of TV iconic personalities, will join the internationally acclaimed attraction "In the Mood" when its 25th Silver Celebration Tour rolls into Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, from April 23-27. "In the Mood" is being presented as part of Bucks County Playhouse's Visiting Artists Series.

The Old Globe presents a revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for its revival of Steve Martin's clever and crowd-pleasing comedy hit Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Amy Hanaiali'i, Hawaii's top-selling female vocalist of all time, will bring aloha to Feinstein's at the Nikko this holiday season for two performances only - Today, December 14 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, December 15 (8 p.m.).

Amy Hanaiali'i, Hawaii's top-selling female vocalist of all time, will bring aloha to Feinstein's at the Nikko this holiday season for two performances only - Wednesday, December 14 (7 p.m.) and Thursday, December 15 (8 p.m.).

GABRIELLE STRAVELLI - the acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist called 'ingenious' by The Wall Street Journal and known from her tours with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearances at the 92nd Street Y and her long-running Soho jazz brunch - will join tenor saxophonist Ed Finkel as he brings a group of well-known New York jazz artists to the Heinz W. Otto Gallery at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ tonight, March 28 at 8 PM. A dessert reception will follow the performance.

GABRIELLE STRAVELLI - the acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist called 'ingenious' by The Wall Street Journal and known from her tours with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, appearances at the 92nd Street Y and her long-running Soho jazz brunch - will join tenor saxophonist Ed Finkel as he brings a group of well-known New York jazz artists to the Heinz W. Otto Gallery at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ on Saturday, March 28 at 8 PM. A dessert reception will follow the performance.

The McCallum Theatre presents an evening of comedy and music with David Brenner and Hal Linden on March 29 at 8:00 pm. Hal Linden is the Tony Award winning and multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominated star whose decades-long career has spanned all theatrical genres, from stage to film to television. He began his show business career as a clarinet player and later toured as a singer with Sammy Kaye, Bobby Sherwood and Boyd Raeburn bands which eventually led him to an acting career. His Broadway debut was opposite Judy Holliday in Bells Are Ringing and he later went on to a critically acclaimed performance in the revival of Anything Goes and his Tony-winning star turn in The Rothchilds. I had the opportunity to catch up with this dynamic entertainer and lovely man for a few minutes - here are some highlights from our conversation:

Richard Kimball The Tree of Life Music Event will have its First Performance at Lycian Centre, at Sugarloaf, New York on October 22, 2011 7PM

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 Cast Party at Birdland, Bernie Bierman's 102nd birthday party, and Alice Ripley's solo show at BACKSTAGE dopo teatro!

The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981. With years of experience between them, the Stompers talented musicians have performed with groups such as the Gateway City Big Band, Jean Kittrell's Old Saint Louis Levee Band, Sammy Kaye Orchestra, and the Saint Louis Riverman. This popular ensemble consists of members Pat Arana, trombone; Mike Lilley, clarinet; Steve Lilley, cornet; Dave Majchrzak, piano; Dave Zink, sousaphone; and Jack Tartar, drums and ukulele.

The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981. With years of experience between them, the Stompers talented musicians have performed with groups such as the Gateway City Big Band, Jean Kittrell's Old Saint Louis Levee Band, Sammy Kaye Orchestra, and the Saint Louis Riverman. This popular ensemble consists of members Pat Arana, trombone; Mike Lilley, clarinet; Steve Lilley, cornet; Dave Majchrzak, piano; Dave Zink, sousaphone; and Jack Tartar, drums and ukulele.

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 Chubby Checker at Feinstein's, Joe Bachana at The Metropolitan Room, and a couple of great open mics!

The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981. With years of experience between them, the Stompers talented musicians have performed with groups such as the Gateway City Big Band, Jean Kittrell's Old Saint Louis Levee Band, Sammy Kaye Orchestra, and the Saint Louis Riverman. This popular ensemble consists of members Pat Arana, trombone; Mike Lilley, clarinet; Steve Lilley, cornet; Dave Majchrzak, piano; Dave Zink, sousaphone; and Jack Tartar, drums and ukulele.

The Sheldon presents the St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 6 & 7 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. The Saint Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, and King Oliver, since 1981.

For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) in the past week. The past week's events included Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano at Feinsteins, as well as a wonderful Cast Party at Birdland!

Feinstein's at Loews Regency, will continue their Fall 2007 season with the Grammy Award nominated Hawaiian singer Amy Hanaiali'i from October 9 - 13. All shows are at the Regency Hotel.