Marcus Goldhaber then put us in the proper musical mood with his jazzy, joyous rendition of one of Frank Sinatra's big hits, "You Make Me Feel So Young."
To open the second half of the evening, Dawn Derow gave us a moving take on Adele's "When We Were Young," followed by Marcus, singing the beautiful Harold Arlen/ YIP Harburg standard,"Last Night WhenWe Were Young." The two closed out their segment with a touching duet, "I'd Give it All for You," from Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World.
Dawn closed out a most enjoyable evening with the sweetest interpretation of Dar Williams's story-song, "The Babysitter's Here."
Salon Spotlight: Blake Zolfo
New York cabaret newbie Blake Zolfo will be doing his first solo show, "Happily Ever After*(see footnote)," at the Metropolitan Room on August 10th. Tonight, he gave us a taste of what's in store for his lucky audience. His premise for the show is the contrast between fairy tales and real life, and, to illustrate, he opened with a reflective "Fight the Dragons," from the musical Big Fish. He changed the mood (and era) with a classic rendition of "Taking A Chance on Love." Then, Blake asked Salon regular Steve Schalchlin to join Mark Janas, and together they sang backup for Blake's closing number, the humorous, 1920's-style "Stuck on You," from the 1993 musical, Whoop-Dee-Doo.
Quick Wrap: Classical Corner:
In keeping with tonight's theme, Mark talked about the musical selections that young piano and voice students learn. He took a show of hands from those present to illustrate that there are certain pieces that almost everyone learns, and he discussed what those pieces teach about technique.
Then, Mark invited audience members to play a piece they learned in their youth. First up was Matthew Martin Ward, who played the familiar "Sonatina," by Clementi. In contrast, Annie Lebeaux picked a piece by Bela Bartok, which, as she said, "threw you a curve, and opened up the whole world of Eastern European music." Richie Eisenberg gave us his rendition of a jazzy patriotic medley he learned back in the day from his uncle, professional cocktail pianist Ray Cohen.
Mark closed with a lovely rendition of a piece almost every piano student has played at one time or another, Beethoven's "Fuer Elise."
Roster of performers for the evening (in order of appearance):Click to visit performers' website or other links when available. All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Marcus Goldhaber
Jerome Weinstein
David B. Martin
John Trujillo
Kathleen France (with Dawn Derow)
Peter DePaola (Sharon Heller at the piano)
Sharon Heller (accompanying herself)
Annie Lebeaux (accompanying herself)
Janice Hall (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Sally Darling (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Matthew Martin Ward (accompanying himself )
David Ballard
Jaye Maynard
Blake Zolfo
Dawn Derow & Marcus Goldhaber
Tanya Moberly
Charles Baran
Barb Malley
Ann Dawson
Bobbie Horowitz
Richard Eisenberg
Steve Bustamante
Lynn Henderson
Michael Lloret
A big thank you, as always, to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, and to our amazing waitstaff, headed by David Ballard, for taking such good care of us. Thanks also to Steve Bustamante, for providing his wonderful video service.
Special thanks to tonight’s musicians: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward, and Sharon Heller!
Ongoing Shows:
Monday nights (7pm): Opera Open Mic at Shangai Mong with Mark Janas and Matthew Martin Ward, 30 West 32nd Street, NYC. www.shanghaimongnyc.com
Monday, August 2, 2016 (6:30pm): The Metropolitan Room's 9th Annual MetroStar Challenge begins for seven Mondays in a row, and who knows...one of our Salon regulars may win! The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.
Thursdays and Saturdays, 8pm (open-ended): Yankee Peddler, a new musical comedy, featuring John Trujillo; The Actor's Temple, 339 W 47th, St, NYC.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, through September 7th: Charles Baran in Pillars of New York, a new musical, at St. Luke’s Theatre, located at 308 West 46th Street.
Sundays, 7 and 8:30 pm: Marcus Goldhaber performs jazz with acoustic guitar, in "Mostly Marcus," at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway.
Upcoming Shows:
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 (7pm/doors open 6:30pm): David Ballard, Bill Zeffiro, and Adam Shapiro in a concert reading of "The Lady in Penthouse B" by Peter Napolitano and Matthew Martin Ward at Urban Stages (it's FREE!), 259 West 30th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, August 10th, 9:30 pm: Blake Zolfo premieres his show, "Happily Ever After (see footnote)," at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, August 12, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings the Blues with Ian" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, August 15th, 2016 (7pm): "Stephen's Angels," featuring Kathleen France, at Pangea, 178 Second Avenue, NYC.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 (7pm): Ann Dawson in "Traveling Solo: Tales and Tunes" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, September 8th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Sunday, September 11th, 2016 ( 7 pm): Marcus Goldhaber performs in "Remember Together,"
a benefit concert to help #bridgethegap at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway (enter on 95th)
Monday, September 12, 2016 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz honoring Joan Liman presents "It's Just a Number" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 (7pm): Janice Hall reprises her award-winning show, Grand Illusions: The Music of Marlene Dietrich, as part of Stephen Hanks's series, "NY Cabaret's Greatest Hits." Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Friday, September 16, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 25th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Friday, September 30, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
October TBD, 2016: Barb Malley, Matthew Martin Ward, Sally Darling in "OMG!! Am I a Diva?" at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street / Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe, NYC.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 (8 pm): One night only,Kathleen France performs, "La Bella Vita," at The Iridium, 1650 Broadway, NYC.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (7pm): Ann Dawson in "Traveling Solo: Tales and Tunes" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, October 14, 2016 (7pm): Sally Darling in "Totally Noel" with Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, October 16, 2016 (5pm): Sally Darling in "Totally Noel" with Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC..
Friday, November 11, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, November 14, 2016 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just a Number" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
NEXT SALON, Sunday August 14th, 2016:
Broadway star Kelli Rabke pays tribute to one of Broadway's most successful composers, as she co-hosts "Six Degrees Of Stephen Schwartz." Bring your fave Schwartz song, or a number by some other Stephen--or anything you like!
"Six Degrees of Stephen Schwartz," Co-Host, Kelli Rabke
Salon Spotlight: Gregory Harrell
In keeping with tonight's theme, Mark talked about the musical selections that young piano and voice students learn. He took a show of hands from those present to illustrate that there are certain pieces that almost everyone learns, and he discussed what those pieces teach about technique.
Then, Mark invited audience members to play a piece they learned in their youth. First up was Matthew Martin Ward, who played the familiar "Sonatina," by Clementi. In contrast, Annie Lebeaux picked a piece by Bela Bartok, which, as she said, "threw you a curve, and opened up the whole world of Eastern European music." Richie Eisenberg gave us his rendition of a jazzy patriotic medley he learned back in the day from his uncle, professional cocktail pianist Ray Cohen.
Mark closed with a lovely rendition of a piece almost every piano student has played at one time or another, Beethoven's "Fuer Elise."
Roster of performers for the evening (in order of appearance):Click to visit performers' website or other links when available. All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Marcus Goldhaber
Jerome Weinstein
David B. Martin
John Trujillo
Kathleen France (with Dawn Derow)
Peter DePaola (Sharon Heller at the piano)
Sharon Heller (accompanying herself)
Annie Lebeaux (accompanying herself)
Janice Hall (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Sally Darling (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Matthew Martin Ward (accompanying himself )
David Ballard
Jaye Maynard
Blake Zolfo
Dawn Derow & Marcus Goldhaber
Tanya Moberly
Charles Baran
Barb Malley
Ann Dawson
Bobbie Horowitz
Richard Eisenberg
Steve Bustamante
Lynn Henderson
Michael Lloret
A big thank you, as always, to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound, and to our amazing waitstaff, headed by David Ballard, for taking such good care of us. Thanks also to Steve Bustamante, for providing his wonderful video service.
Special thanks to tonight’s musicians: Mark Janas, Matthew Martin Ward, and Sharon Heller!
Ongoing Shows:
Monday nights (7pm): Opera Open Mic at Shangai Mong with Mark Janas and Matthew Martin Ward, 30 West 32nd Street, NYC. www.shanghaimongnyc.com
Monday, August 2, 2016 (6:30pm): The Metropolitan Room's 9th Annual MetroStar Challenge begins for seven Mondays in a row, and who knows...one of our Salon regulars may win! The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd St., NYC.
Thursdays and Saturdays, 8pm (open-ended): Yankee Peddler, a new musical comedy, featuring John Trujillo; The Actor's Temple, 339 W 47th, St, NYC.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, through September 7th: Charles Baran in Pillars of New York, a new musical, at St. Luke’s Theatre, located at 308 West 46th Street.
Sundays, 7 and 8:30 pm: Marcus Goldhaber performs jazz with acoustic guitar, in "Mostly Marcus," at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway.
Upcoming Shows:
Tuesday, August 9, 2016 (7pm/doors open 6:30pm): David Ballard, Bill Zeffiro, and Adam Shapiro in a concert reading of "The Lady in Penthouse B" by Peter Napolitano and Matthew Martin Ward at Urban Stages (it's FREE!), 259 West 30th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, August 10th, 9:30 pm: Blake Zolfo premieres his show, "Happily Ever After (see footnote)," at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, August 12, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings the Blues with Ian" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, August 15th, 2016 (7pm): "Stephen's Angels," featuring Kathleen France, at Pangea, 178 Second Avenue, NYC.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 (7pm): Ann Dawson in "Traveling Solo: Tales and Tunes" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, September 8th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Sunday, September 11th, 2016 ( 7 pm): Marcus Goldhaber performs in "Remember Together,"
a benefit concert to help #bridgethegap at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia, 2537 Broadway (enter on 95th)
Monday, September 12, 2016 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz honoring Joan Liman presents "It's Just a Number" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 (7pm): Janice Hall reprises her award-winning show, Grand Illusions: The Music of Marlene Dietrich, as part of Stephen Hanks's series, "NY Cabaret's Greatest Hits." Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Friday, September 16, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 25th, 2016 (7 pm): Lynn Henderson 's show, 'T'aint Nobody's Bizness if I Do, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St., NYC.
Friday, September 30, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
October TBD, 2016: Barb Malley, Matthew Martin Ward, Sally Darling in "OMG!! Am I a Diva?" at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street / Downstairs at the West Bank Cafe, NYC.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 (8 pm): One night only,Kathleen France performs, "La Bella Vita," at The Iridium, 1650 Broadway, NYC.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Amy, Ani, Ricki, Joni with Ritt" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 (7pm): Ann Dawson in "Traveling Solo: Tales and Tunes" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, October 14, 2016 (7pm): Sally Darling in "Totally Noel" with Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, October 16, 2016 (5pm): Sally Darling in "Totally Noel" with Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC..
Friday, November 11, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, November 14, 2016 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just a Number" at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, December 9, 2016 (7pm): Tanya Moberly brings "Tanya Moberly Sings Loggins with Watkins" to Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Broadway star Kelli Rabke pays tribute to one of Broadway's most successful composers, as she co-hosts "Six Degrees Of Stephen Schwartz." Bring your fave Schwartz song, or a number by some other Stephen--or anything you like!
"Six Degrees of Stephen Schwartz," Co-Host, Kelli Rabke
Salon Spotlight: Gregory Harrell
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