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| Written by Michael Portantiere | |
 With its three music venues, the Broadway Baby Bistro & Piano Lounge is simply bursting with talent. You can see a show or just hang out in the lounge, where the fabulous Terri White (pictured to the right) holds forth with the super talented Michael Isaacs and Ricky Ritzel. The club is located at 318 West 53rd Street , between Eighth and Ninth avenues. Cover charges range from $10 to $20, and a $15 food/drink minimum applies in most cases. Here's the schedule of performances for March, which happens to be Cabaret Month in NYC. For more information, visit broadwaybabybistro.com or call 212-757-5808.******** Saturday, March 1 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Michael Isaacs Sunday, March 2 (2pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l Eclectic new songwriter Chris Wade kicks off our cabaret month celebration at Broadway Baby Bistro with an original revue of his theater songs, featuring a cast of 29 multi-talented singers spread over eight nights. This exiting new songwriter celebrates his 30th birthday with a unique collection of timely theater tunes that he wrote in his 20's. 29Lives will showcase musical theater songs, commercial-pop "salon songs," two rock cantata theatrical choral works, and a rock/pop interpretation of the verbatim text of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, called “Scenes from a Balcony.” The vocal talents of more than 10 different singers will be featured in each performance. Sunday, March 2 (5pm in the Music Box): David Pellegrene Presents: The New Faces of Cabaret One of Manhattan's most popular singer/pianists, David Pellegrene gets to work with many fresh faces and brilliant musical talents. He continues his ongoing Sunday series, presenting an incredible array of rising stars, including the 22 year old Mexican tenor German Rodriguez and dynamos like Blythe Gruda. Pellegrene's debut album, At Your Request, has gained wide attention nationally, and his support of young talent has gained him a loyal following. Thursday, March 6 (7pm in the Music Box): Christina Cataldo in Before Makeup. Exciting new singer who is making waves returns, with multi-award winner Ricky Ritzel as musical director. Thursday, March 6 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Ricky Ritzel Saturday, March 8 (7pm in the Music Box): David A. Green, Ladies Man Actor/singer David A. Green makes his cabaret debut, celebrating his feminine side in song from Broadway to Paris, singing in English and French. Jon Delfin serves as musical director. Joining Green on stage will be mezzo-soprano Lynne Greene-Brooke, as well as Thomas Menninger on accordion. Directed by Gregory Bossler. Saturday, March 8 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Michael Isaacs Sunday, March 9 (5pm in the Music Box): David Pellegrene Presents: The New Faces of Cabaret (see Sunday, March 2, 5pm) Monday, March 10 (7pm in the Songbook Theater): First Annual “March is Cabaret Month” Celebration Horace Vanderveer will co-host and emcee this first annual celebration. Among those signed on to perform are Suzanne Carricco, Jenna Esposito, Molly Pope, Marcus Simeone, Parker Scott, Leslie Orofino, Brandon Cutrell, Tom Andersen, Ben Rauch, and Ben Cherry. Tracy Stark will serve as musical director. Welcoming music will be provided by harpist Jose Luis, latino heartthrob German Rodriguez will make a special guest appearance, and the Members' Choice Top 10 Performers of 2007 will be announced during the show. Get tickets at marchiscabaretmonth.com. Monday, March 10 (8pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l (See Sunday, March 2, 2pm) Wednesday, March 12 (8pm in the Songbook Theater): Eric Hoffman with the Tedd Firth Trio Hoffman was a trombonist for Vic Damone, Jack Jones, The Spinners, etc. While he was working with Jerry Lewis, famed conductor Lou Brown discovered his terrific, swinging vocals. These days, Hoffman performs in NYC with the Charles Persip Big Band and swings with his own band, Eric Hoffman & the Underdogs. Come hear him at Broadway Baby in this special show with the Tedd Firth Trio. Thursday, March 13 (7pm in the Music Box): Christina Cataldo in Before Makeup. (See Thursday, March 6, 7pm) Friday, March 14 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Ricky Ritzel Saturday, March 15 (5pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l (See Sunday, March 2, 2pm) Saturday, March 15 (7pm in the Music Box): David A. Green, Ladies Man, with musical director Jon Delfin (See Saturday, March 8, 7pm) Saturday, March 15 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Michael Isaacs Sunday, March 16 (3:30pm in the piano lounge): Jose Luis, Unforgettable CD release event for the Back Stage Bistro Award-winning harpist. Admisson by invitation only. Sunday, March 16 (5pm in the Music Box): David Pellegrene Presents: The New Faces of Cabaret (see Sunday, March 2, 5pm) Monday, March 17 (7pm in the Music Box): Happy St. Patrick's Day with Bronwyn Rucker Birthday & CD release event. Bronwyn Rucker celebrates her new CD on Original Cast Records, Radon Daughters -- A Radioactive Musical, with music and lyrics by Woody Regan & Bronwyn Rucker. There will be surprise guests, and the show will be introduced by radio and TV legend Joe Franklin. Complimentary CD for audience members. After the show, join us in the piano lounge for a St. Patrick's Day party featuring green cup cakes. Tuesday, March 18 (7pm in the Music Box): Tonight: Lola Blau The amazing story of Austrian stage, screen, and cabaret star Lola Blau unfolds in this explosive, one woman revue by Georg Kreisler (English version by Don White), directed by Dick Top. Starring as Lola is Anna Krämer, with Joe Völker on piano. Forced into exile in 1938 by the Nazis, Blau made an unexpected return 21 years later in Vienna to begin a tour that was abruptly canceled. This show has won acclaim in Germany, London, Vienna, and Switzerland. Wednesday, March 19 (7pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l (See Sunday, March 2, 2pm) Friday, March 21 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Ricky Ritzel Saturday, March 22 (3pm in the Music Box): Douglas Cochrane, Movin' Right Along: The Music of the Muppets A recent graduate of Cap 21 at NYU, Douglas has been appearing in musical theater since he debuted in Oliver! when he was 10 years old in his native Ft. Dodge, Iowa. This campy blast focusing on The Muppets is full of surprises, quirky trivia, and great songs. Sheldon Forrest serves as musical director. Saturday, March 22 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Michael Isaacs Saturday, March 22 (7pm in the Music Box): David A. Green, Ladies Man (See Saturday, March 8, 7pm) Sunday, March 23 (5pm in the Music Box): David Pellegrene Presents: The New Faces of Cabaret (see Sunday, March 2, 5pm) Tuesday, March 25 (7pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l (See Sunday, March 2, 2pm) Friday, March 28 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Ricky Ritzel Saturday, March 29 (3pm in the Music Box): Douglas Cochrane, Movin' Right Along: The Music of the Muppets (See Saturday, March 22, 3pm) Saturday, March 29 (11pm in the piano lounge): Round Midnight: Late-night open mic with Terri White and Michael Isaacs Sunday, March 30 (4pm in the Music Box): Chris Wade -- 29Lives: Volume l (See Sunday, March 2, 2pm) Sunday, March 30 (7pm in the Music Box): Jane Scheckter, From This Moment On: A Musical Tribute to Lena Horne Returning to cabaret after a year's absence, Scheckter presents a tribute the the legendary Lena Horne and her iconic, six-decade career. Included are such songs as "I'll Always Leave the Door A Little Open," “As Long as I Live,” "New Fangled Tango," "Push De Button," "If You Believe," and "The Lady Is a Tramp." Tedd Firth serves as musical Director, with Chip Jackson on bass and Peter Grant on drums. Monday, March 31 (7pm in the Music Box) Jane Scheckter, From This Moment On: A Musical Tribute to Lena Horne (See Sunday, March 30, 7pm) |
