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Cindy Karp takes us back to the 1960s with her new show Always Something There... The Music of Burt Bacharach, featuring the lyrics of Hal David, Carole Bayer Sager and Elvis Costello. Opening at Don't Tell Mama on May 8th, the show is directed by Gerry Geddes, who has proved himself a master of the retrospective.
Appearing with Cindy are Guest Vocalist Anthony Gaglione, John Loehrke (Bass), Sal Spicola (Alto Saxophone), and Musical Director Gerry Dieffenbach.
Nicci Nicholas will return to Judy's Chelsea in May. Both of her shows in November were sold out, so make your plans early and call for reservations. Click here to view her show announcement and to read her biography.
Mezzo soprano Linn Maxwell crosses over to the world of cabaret in her show Uptown Downtown. Linn has enjoyed a long and successful career in classical music and opera, having performed at a little-know local spot, Carnegie Hall. Now she's ready for the big time, and you can find her at The Skylight Room at Danny's Grand Sea Palace this June.
Welcome to The Cabaret, Linn.
Nancy Stearns made a strong solo cabaret debut at Don't Tell Mama in February. She shared the stage with her Musical Director Gregory Toroian, and the show was directed by Helen Baldassare.
If you didn't see Helen Baldassare in her recent appearance at Don't Tell Mama, you can find out what you missed by reading this review on the UK Web site Cabaret Showcase.
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Parker Scott recently performed at Don't Tell Mama in a show that celebrated the release of his CD, Company of Strangers. His work in this fine show earned him a nomination for a MAC award from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets -- Best Pop/R&B Performer.
Visit Parker's home on the Web for information on how to buy his CD on-line.
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Another semester of the Helen Baldassare Cabaret Performance Workshop is underway. Students from the Advanced class will be performing at Don't Tell Mama late this spring. The new schedule hasn't been announced yet, so stay tuned.
To learn more about the Cabaret Performance Workshop, click the HB logo on the left.
Recently, MLP regulars Barbara Fasano and Amy Treitel were featured on David Kenney's weekly radio show, Everything Old Is New Again. The show is broadcast locally on WBAI, 99.5 FM, and airs Sundays, 9:00-11:00 PM.
Visit the show's Web site to see what's coming up this Sunday. And while you're there, visit the Everything Old Is New Again Message Board to voice your opinions, learn something new and make new friends.
His Web site is new, but Writer/Director Gerry Geddes has spread more Cabaret joy than most in his extensive career.
Visit Gerry at his new home on the internet.
Sue Matsuki has just released her much-anticipated CD, A New Take, and she's already gathering excellent reviews. The recording features the talent of Gregory Toroian, Ned Mann, Ronald J. Tierno, Bob Kindred, Gene Bertoncini and Chris Hajian.
Visit Sue's new Web site for more information about the CD, including how to get your copy. And stay tuned to this page for more details about Sue's performance schedule.
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