Theme for this week is "Fall"! So fall in love, fall out of love, Fall to Winter, anything that fits or falls out of the theme was sung! (and spoken). Our Co-Host is Broadway, National Tour, and Regional Theater star actress Kristine Zbornik! And our Salon Spotlight will be pianist, singer and musical director Kenneth Gartman.
Salon Co Host: Kristine Zbornik:
The New York Post called her a madcap mix of Ethel Merman, Lucille Ball and Bette Midler, her father called her a lazy piece of shit that would never amount to anything, you decide.
High paying jobs: Wicked, National Tour - Madame Morrible; A Catered Affair, Broadway; Mamma Mia – Rosie, Las Vegas; 9 to 5 – Roz, 1st National Tour, recently The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel on Netflix.
Low paying jobs: Into The Woods, Shakespeare in the Park/Delecort Theatre, NYC, Jack’s Mother; Old Jews Telling Jokes; Tales of the City, The Eugene O’Niell Developmental Program; Roadshow, the Public Theater; Shlemiel The First – Off B’way Skirball Center; Forbidden Broadway: Cleans Up It’s Act (Original Cast) and 20th Anniversary (Original Cast); Splendora-Sue Ella Lightfoot, Chelsea Playhouse; I Will Come Back - Friend of Barbara, The Players Theater; An Evening with Joan Crawford - Ethel Merman; Bye, Bye Birdie - Mae Peterson, Damn Yankees - Sister and Man of La Mancha – Housekeeper, Goodspeed Opera House, Nine, Papermill Playhouse
I’m paying jobs: Varla Jean Merman is The Bad Seedling - Christine (Lead) Tweed Prods.; Blood Orgy of the Carnival Queens; The Club – Bertie; Cabaret and one person shows: Jackie Hoffman & Kristine Zbornik Joe’s Pub; Holiday Hams Lead; Blow Up World; Ball of Confusion; Serving Mankind; Zbornik In A Trunk. The love of my life is Jesus; he’s a really great kisser.
Salon Spotlight: Kenneth Gartman: Classically trained, Kenneth began his professional singing career with the Ft. Worth Opera Company and Texas Gilbert & Sullivan Company. He has worked at various regional theatres throughout the country and toured the USA in the Broadway National Tour of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. Kenneth has also performed internationally on a Live BBC Broadcast of Simply Sondheim as a part of the Opera Ireland Fringe Festival in Northern Ireland and throughout Ireland in A New York Songbook: Way Off Broadway with Music Theatre Ireland. Gartman is a proud member of AEA. Kenneth has appeared as a soloist in several of the country's finest concert halls including Carnegie Hall.
Kenneth is a 2016 MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs) Award Nominee for Best Duo and a 2012 New York BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award Nominee for Best Male Debut.
Some favorite roles include: Jinx (Forever Plaid), Bishop of Basingstoke (Jekyll & Hyde), Luther Billis (South Pacific), Noah Curry (110 In The Shade), Paul (Company), Ralph Rackstraw (HMS Pinafore), Frederic (Pirates Of Penzance), Mr. Owen (Postcard from Morocco), Max (Lend Me A Tenor), and himself in the reviews Tom Foolery and Side By Side By Sondheim.
He also runs the Magnolia Room in Norwalk, CT. He is looking forward to doing his show both there and in NYC at Don't Tell Mama.
Performers in order of performance:
Kristine and Tanya Moberly
Laurel Kallen
Madelaine Warren
Elizabeth Collins (spoken word)
Maria Corsaro
Deb Antori
Jo Jones
SALON SPOTLIGHT: Kenneth Gartman
Mark Janas in Classical Corner: Autumn Leaves considered as an improv but missing Matthew Martin Ward, as he is playing for a a wedding! (Congrats Carly Ozard! ) into Chopin: A Polonaise was requested by yours truly, and Mark shared a Toscanini story. Gutsy! Indeed and brilliantly played. Mark can play anything. Genius!
BREAK
Kristine Zbornik with much aplomb.
Kristine and Tanya Moberly in "Agony"
Bobbie Horowitz
David Ballard (and encore)
Laurel encore
Jim Speake encore
Shana Farr encore
Jaye Maynard encore
Kristine Zbornik closes
Special thanks to tonight's musicians: Mark Janas and Kenneth Gartman.
Also thanks to David Ballard on lights and sound, our videographer: Ruben Olvera, Christopher and the amazing waitstaff and management at Etcetera Etcetera.
Upcoming performances by guests of this evening's Salon:
Ongoing Performances:
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm: "Peaceable Hour" is at St. Malachy's (The Actor's Church) in September. Take a break from the stress of the city, and immerse yourself in beautiful music, with Sarah Rice, Janice Hall, and Mark Watson. 239 W 49th Street, NYC. (FREE!)
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm: Annie Lebeaux sings and plays piano (and offers the mic to others!) at Townhouse, 236 East 58th Street, NYC.
Saturday, October 13, 2018 (2:00 pm): The final NY encore performance of Dan Ruth's award-winning "A Life Behind Bars," directed by Tanya Moberly, will be at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (7pm): Frances O'Flynn and Matthew Martin Ward perform a Jimmy Kennedy show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just a Number," at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (7pm): Sarah Rice and Sierra Rein (as part of Marquee Five) performs in a special Halloween "Into Sweeney Todd's Woods: Sondheim Unplugged" at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, Cellar, NYC.
Sunday, November 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "Lisa Viggiano Sings Bruce on Restaurant Row" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Upcoming performances by guests of this evening's Salon:
Ongoing Performances:
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm: "Peaceable Hour" is at St. Malachy's (The Actor's Church) in September. Take a break from the stress of the city, and immerse yourself in beautiful music, with Sarah Rice, Janice Hall, and Mark Watson. 239 W 49th Street, NYC. (FREE!)
Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm: Annie Lebeaux sings and plays piano (and offers the mic to others!) at Townhouse, 236 East 58th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 11, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly will be in "The Church of the Alien Love Child Presents the Passion of Reverend Yolanda" by Justin Anderson Taylor, Rev. Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes, Justin Anderson Taylor, Phil Carroll, and Eric Tipler, Directed by Shaun Peknic at BRIC House Artist Studio, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NYC.
Friday, October 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly will be in "The Church of the Alien Love Child Presents the Passion of Reverend Yolanda" by Justin Anderson Taylor, Rev. Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes, Justin Anderson Taylor, Phil Carroll, and Eric Tipler, Directed by Shaun Peknic at BRIC House Artist Studio, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NYC.
Friday, October 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly will be in "The Church of the Alien Love Child Presents the Passion of Reverend Yolanda" by Justin Anderson Taylor, Rev. Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes, Justin Anderson Taylor, Phil Carroll, and Eric Tipler, Directed by Shaun Peknic at BRIC House Artist Studio, 647 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NYC.
Saturday, October 13, 2018 (2:00 pm): The final NY encore performance of Dan Ruth's award-winning "A Life Behind Bars," directed by Tanya Moberly, will be at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (7:00 pm): Barb Malley takes us "From Brooklyn to Broadway," at Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 (7pm): Frances O'Flynn and Matthew Martin Ward perform a Jimmy Kennedy show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just a Number," at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 (7pm) Shana Farr sings: It's Not Where You Start: The Songbook of Barbara Cook at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, NYC.
Friday Octover 19, (8pm) When in Rome-Kenneth Gartman, 57 Main St, Norwalk CT at The Magnolia Room.
Friday, October 19, 2018 (9:30pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, October 20, 2018(6:00PM) Elizabeth Collins, in Raised by Gays-and turned out OK! @UnitedSoloFestival, Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd St. New York, New York.
Friday, October 19, 2018 (9:30pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, October 20, 2018(6:00PM) Elizabeth Collins, in Raised by Gays-and turned out OK! @UnitedSoloFestival, Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd St. New York, New York.
Sunday, October 21, (3pm) When in Rome-Kenneth Gartman, 57 Main St, Norwalk CT at The Magnolia Room.
Monday, October 22, 2018 (7pm) Madelaine Warren in: Mad for Romance at Don't Tell Mama 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, October 22, 2018 (7pm) Madelaine Warren in: Mad for Romance at Don't Tell Mama 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 25, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, October 26, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, October 26, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, October 28, 2018 (3:30pm) Madelaine Warren in: Mad for Romance at Don't Tell Mama 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 (7pm): Sarah Rice and Sierra Rein (as part of Marquee Five) performs in a special Halloween "Into Sweeney Todd's Woods: Sondheim Unplugged" at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, Cellar, NYC.
Sunday, November 4, 2018 (6pm) Madelaine Warren in: Mad for Romance at Don't Tell Mama 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, November 5, 2018 (7pm): "Marnie Klar Sings Bobbie Gentry," directed by Tanya Moberly, at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, November 8 (7pm): Maria Corsaro LOVE, It's Complicated at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, November 10 (4pm): Maria Corsaro LOVE, It's Complicated at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, November 10, 2018 (1pm): "Marnie Klar Sings Bobbie Gentry," directed by Tanya Moberly, at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 12, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "Lisa Viggiano Sings Bruce on Restaurant Row" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 (7pm) Shana Farr sings: It's Not Where You Start: The Songbook of Barbara Cook at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, NYC.
Thursday, November 15, 2018 (7pm) Madelaine Warren in: Mad for Romance at Don't Tell Mama 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, November 16 (7pm): Maria Corsaro sings in: LOVE, It's Complicated at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, November 16, 2018 (7pm): "Marnie Klar Sings Bobbie Gentry," directed by Tanya Moberly, at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, November 17, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 25, 2018 (7pm): Sierra Rein (as part of Marquee Five and as a soloist) a part of"Sondheim Unplugged" at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, Cellar, NYC.
Monday, November 26, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly performs in "Hidden Treasures VI: Songs of Larry Kerchner" at The Triad, 158 W 72nd St, NYC.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, November 30, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 1, 2018 (5pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 2, 2018 (4pm): Tanya Moberly in Lennie Watts' Christmas Show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Friday, December 7, 2018 (7pm): "Marnie Klar Sings Bobbie Gentry," directed by Tanya Moberly, at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 9, 2018 (3:30pm): Frances O'Flynn and Matthew Martin Ward perform a Jimmy Kennedy show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, December 10, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly in Lennie Watts' Christmas Show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 22, 2018 (7pm): "Sally Darling Sings Beatrice Lillie" as part of "Winter Rhythms" with Matthew Martin Ward, Music Director at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 29, 2018 (4pm): "Sally Darling Sings Beatrice Lillie" with Matthew Martin Ward, Music Director at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 30, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "Lisa Viggiano Sings Bruce on Restaurant Row" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Next Salon! October 14th, 2018:
Saturday, November 17, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 25, 2018 (7pm): Sierra Rein (as part of Marquee Five and as a soloist) a part of"Sondheim Unplugged" at Feinstein's 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, Cellar, NYC.
Monday, November 26, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly performs in "Hidden Treasures VI: Songs of Larry Kerchner" at The Triad, 158 W 72nd St, NYC.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, November 30, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 1, 2018 (5pm): Tanya Moberly directs "She Bangs She Bangs," written and performed by Jennifer Bangs at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 2, 2018 (4pm): Tanya Moberly in Lennie Watts' Christmas Show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Friday, December 7, 2018 (7pm): "Marnie Klar Sings Bobbie Gentry," directed by Tanya Moberly, at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 9, 2018 (3:30pm): Frances O'Flynn and Matthew Martin Ward perform a Jimmy Kennedy show at Don't Tell Mama, 345 W 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, December 10, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Amy Beth Williams at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly in Lennie Watts' Christmas Show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 402 W 42nd, NYC.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Kendra Cunningham in "This Could Be You" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 22, 2018 (7pm): "Sally Darling Sings Beatrice Lillie" as part of "Winter Rhythms" with Matthew Martin Ward, Music Director at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street, NYC.
Saturday, December 29, 2018 (4pm): "Sally Darling Sings Beatrice Lillie" with Matthew Martin Ward, Music Director at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, December 30, 2018 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs "Lisa Viggiano Sings Bruce on Restaurant Row" at Don't Tell Mama, 345 West 46th Street, NYC.
Next Salon! October 14th, 2018:
Theme: Make Them Hear You
Co-Host: Aaron Lee Battle
Salon Spotlight: Madelaine Warren
Co-Host: Aaron Lee Battle
Salon Spotlight: Madelaine Warren
-Jaye Maynard
Guest Bloggette for The Salon
Guest Bloggette for The Salon
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