November 18, 2005
Anyone who knows me
knows I'm a country music fan, even though I'm an Italian Presbyterian
from Pennsylvania with heavy WASP overtones. That's why I was so thrilled
that Monday's Under The Covers With Victoria Shaw
was completely sold out with dudes and dudresses celebrating Country
Music Week in Manhattan. Vic brought along co-writers Gary
Burr and Bob DiPiero, and between them all
they have 30 Top Ten tunes! The music was sublime, thanks to those three
folks and their musical guests, including Hilary Scott.
This Nashville baby is the next big thing, and we're thrilled that she
made her New York debut at Birdland. The following Cast Party
was shockingly diverse, with performances by Broadway diva BJ
Crosby (above, holding Mark Rapp's
scary didgeridoo with Joe Hadden), cabaret superstar
Michael Feinstein, Aussie glamorpuss Anita
Plateris, pianist/composer Fred Barton, Sebastian
LaCause and the cast of Love! Valour! Compassion!,
and so many more! If you weren't there, you can make up for it by coming
this Monday at around 9:30 for all the fun! Billy Stritch
and Steve Doyle will compose the Cast Party
Symphony Orchestra!
I'm sorry to tell you
(actually I'm thrilled to tell you) that if you were planning
on coming to this Tuesday's Penny Fuller concert, or
next Monday's (November 28) Charles Busch & Julie Halston
extravaganza, they are both SOLD OUT! Be sure to read
this perky newsletter, where I will regale you with the entire star-studded
dish. Monday's Cast Party will be celebrating a brand
new showbizzy book called The American Songbook: The Singers,
The Songwriters & The Songs, by Ken Bloom.
It's a marvelous coffee-table tome that's an essential for any fan of
our music; from Sousa marches up to the rock 'n roll era! The author
will be joining us, there will be giveaways, and you can be in on the
Cast Party special price -- it's gonna make an amazing Christmas gift!
Let me tell you about Hilary Kole (above).
You might know her from her cooler-than-cool appearances at Cast Party,
or you might be a fan of hers from Our Sinatra
and Singing Astaire. Either way, you know
that this gorgeous goddess is one of the very best singers ever.
She is performing all weekend (11/17, 18 and
19) at Birdland
in Make Me Rainbows: A Celebration of the Songs of Alan
and Marilyn Bergman. There are plenty of opportunities
to see and hear her, with shows at 9 and 11pm each night. Not only will
you hear some of the best songs sung by one of the best singers, but
her band is composed of Alan Broadbent on piano, Jay
Leonhart on bass and Mark McLean on drums.
This is sure to be one of the more sublime musical evenings this year
so call the club at 212.581.3080 and get a reservation
now!
Yay! A new episode!
This week I chat with singer/songwriter/actor Kevin Cahoon
(right) about his new CD, Ghetto Cowboy Doll.
Kevin is currently creeping out children and adults as The
Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
on Broadway. The CD is a crazy combination of gritty glitter punk/pop
and a hint of Ann Murray. Listen to the show and
you'll understand! I'll also play a few cuts from recent Cast Parties,
so you can hear the insane mixture of brilliant talent that's representin'
every Monday night!
Tune in every Tuesday and Friday night
at 8pm exclusively on BroadwayWorld.com!
We're a podcast,
now, too! Go to The Radio Show
for all the info!
In the words of Liza Minnelli, "Cast Party
IS New York!"
Cast Party Radio Show is produced by Brian
Wilson at SoHa Media.
"The Party simply
glows with New York nightlife ambiance. It feels like a throwback to
another era but it has this era's top-notch entertainers dropping in to
schmooze, sing, eat, and drink. Caruso consistently
provides a flow of exciting singers, and he's definitely hip, cool and
classy all by himself."
-THEATERMANIA
When:
Every
Monday at
BIRDLAND
315 West
44th Street (between 8th & 9th)
212.581.3080
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Peter Ligeti
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212.396.1111
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