Sunday, August 18th , 2019
Salon Wrap-Up for August 18th:
"Salon's 14th Anniversary"
Happy 14th year to Salon! Co-hosts for this "Family Night" were Tanya's Helpers, aka the Mamettes. Participating this year were Emily Ellet, Janice Hall, Marnie Klar. Ann Talman, Sarah Rice, and Maureen Taylor. The ladies opened with Mark's bang-up parody of "Honey Bun," from South Pacific, complete with grass skirts, leis, and bras made out of yarmulkes and mens' ties. (Yes, really.) It was great fun to hear how Mark managed to weave names of various Salon regulars into the song, plus all of Salon's past venues (The Paris Commune, The Algonquin, and Et Cetera, Et Cetera).
Special shout-out to David Gillam for creating our outfits, and also the cute Saloniac pins!
Each of our six Mamette/co-hosts took a turn at hosting during the evening, and each introduced their segment with a song. First up was Emily Ellet, who offered an astonishing rendition of "Astonishing", from the musical Little Women. Emily then introduced Marnie Klar to host the next segment. Her number was "On the Radio," by Regina Spektor, Janice Hall (that's me) was the next Mamette at the mic, and she (I?) sang a song written for Mabel Mercer, Alec Wilder's wistful "Did You Ever Cross Over to Sneden's?"
After the break, Maureen Taylor took the reins, tying up some "Loose Ends". Later, she passed the baton to Sarah Rice, who sang Richard Whiting's flirty ditty "I Could Be Happy with One Little Boy." Our final Mamette host for the evening was Ann Talman, who related a bit of her family history via a mashup of "Ribbons Down My Back," and "It Only Takes a Moment."
Salon Spotlight: Robin Westle, with Tracy Stark
Well, it turns out Salon isn't the only thing celebrating an anniversary this weekend. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, and her own long, strange trip to get there, Robin Westle has put together a new show that she's calling, "In the Summer of '69." Tonight, she offered 3 selections from that show, the first being "When I Was a Boy," by Dar Williams.
As Robin related to us, the idea for her show was born when she found out that the big 50th Anniversary celebration for Woodstock--which she was planning to attend--had been cancelled. She decided she, and Woodstock, needed a celebration anyway, so she planned her own, which will be at Don't Tell Mama on September 9th and 15th. (See our Upcoming Shows listing below for complete details.)
Classical Corner
Mark's Anniversary tradition continued tonight, as he played his heartfelt and intense rendition of Gershwin's complete "Rhapsody in Blue" for us, the piece that started it all (well, Salon, at least), back at the Algonquin in 2005. This is a moment we always look forward to!Roster of Performers for the Evening (in order of appearance):
Click link to visit the performer’s website or other links, when available.All piano accompaniment by Mark Janas unless otherwise noted.
Co-hosts,The Mamettes
Emily Ellet
Gerrilyn Sohn
Nicci Nicholas
Bob Simonello
Marnie Klar
Michael Colby
Deborah Stone
Sean Patrick Murtagh
Janice Hall (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Bobbie Horowitz (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Bob Diamond (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Andrea Axelrod (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Annie Lebeaux (accompanying herself)
Salon Spotlight: Robin Westle (Tracy Stark at the piano)
Classical Corner
BREAK
Maureen Taylor
Tanya Moberly
Gretchen Reinhagen (Tracy Stark at the piano)
Tracy Stark (accompanying herself)
Rian Keating
Barb Malley
Sarah Rice
Marcia Roney (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Frances O'Flynn (Matthew Martin Ward at the piano)
Matthew Martin Ward (accompanying himself)
Ira Lee Collings
Goldie Dver
Ann Talman
Michael Kirk Lane (William TN Hall at the piano)
William TN Hall (accompanying himself)
Steve Bustamante (accompanying himself on guitar)
Peter Reid Lambert
David Ballard
Joshua Bennett
Special thanks to our pianist for the evening, Mark Janas, and to musicians Matthew Martin Ward, Annie Lebeaux, William TN Hall, Tracy Stark. Thanks also to David Ballard on lights and sound, and to the wonderful waitstaff (Joshua and Leo) and supportive management at Don't Tell Mama. Also thanks to our videographer for the evening, Steve Bustamante.
Ongoing Shows:
Mondays through September 16th: Join Sarah Rice and Janice Hall for a relaxing break from the city--Peaceable Hour, 6-7 pm at St. Clements Church, 423 W 46th Street, NYC. FREE!
Tuesdays (6-9:30pm): Annie LeBeaux is back at The Town House, 236 East 58th Street, NYC
Upcoming Shows:
Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 (6:30pm): Joshua Bennett performs in The Metropolitan Room Staff Reunion Show Cabaret Cares Show at The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC.
Sunday, August 25th, 2019 (7pm): Michael Kirk Lane's show "Just Because" takes place at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, August 30th, 2019: Tanya Moberly performs in Ricky Ritzel's Broadway at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, September 6th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Marnie Klar, THOSE GIRLS, Joshua Bennett, and others in a beneift for teen suicide prevention at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 8th (4pm): Andrea Axelrod presents "After the Bawl," with Matthew Martin Ward at the piano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, September 9th, 2019 (7pm): Robin Westle's personal tribute to Woodstock, "In the Summer of '69" opens tonight at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC. (Tracy Stark at the piano)
Thursday, September 12th (7pm): Sally Darling presents "And Kurt Weill Begat Kander and Ebb," with Matthew Martin Ward at piano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, September 13th (7pm): Andrea Axelrod presents "After the Bawl," with Matthew Martin Ward at the piano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, September 14th (4pm): Stew Frimer presents "Who Needs a Theme?" with Matthew Martin Ward at the piano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, September 14th, 2019 (4pm): Tanya Moberly and Deborah Stone are among the singers performing in Meg Flather's "A Cabaret Sisterhood" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 (1pm): See Robin Westle's personal tribute to Woodstock, "In the Summer of '69" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC. (Tracy Stark at the piano)
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 (6pm): Goldie Dver will return in her show "Back in Mama's Arms" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 15th, 2019 (7pm): Nicci Nicholas performs her show "Nothin' Can Be Done," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 (7pm): Gretchen Reinhagen begins her monthly residency at Pangea (178 Second Ave., NYC). The show is called "Take it With Me," also the title of her new CD.
Saturday, September 21st, 2019 (6pm): Goldie Dver will return in her show "Back in Mama's Arms" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 (4pm): Andrea Axelrod and Rian Keating will co-host "Groovin on a Sunday" at 53 Above, 318 West 53rd Street, NYC.
Monday, September 23rd (7pm): Stew Frimer presents "Who Needs a Theme?" with Matthew Martin Ward at the piano, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, September 27th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Lisa Viggiano's new show, "The Times, They Are a-Changin'" opening at Pangea, 178 Second Avenue (bet 11th and 12th Sts), NYC.
Friday, September 27th, 2019: Bob Diamond performs in Ricky Ritzel's Broadway at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Monday, September 30th, 2019 (7pm): Deborah Stone opens her new show, "Here I Am," at Pangea, 178 Second Ave, NYC.
Saturday, October 4th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly and Barb Jungr direct Susanne Mack in "Where I Belong" with Musical Director Paul Greenwood at Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC.
Sunday, October 5th, 2019 (8pm): Goldie Dver will return in her show "Back in Mama's Arms" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC
Friday, October 11th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly and Barb Jungr direct Susanne Mack in "Where I Belong" with Musical Director Paul Greenwood at Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC.
Friday, October 11th, 2019 (7pm): Nicci Nicholas performs her show "Nothin' Can Be Done," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, October 13th, 2019 (5pm): Bob Simonello will be "Rollin' A 7" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 17th, 2019 (7pm): Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just A Number" (featuring Emily Ellet and Maureen Taylor, among others) at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 (7pm): Bob Diamond will be playing "The Game of Life," accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 24th, 2019 (7pm): Bob Diamond will be playing "The Game of Life," accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Friday, October 25th, 2019 (7pm): Marnie Klar in Ricky Ritzel's Broadway at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 (5pm): Barb Malley presents "Feeling Groovy In A New York State of Mind" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 (5:30 pm): Gerrilyn Sohn offers "Something Cool," at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 (7pm): Michael Colby presents "Slay It with Music", a benefit for the International Rescue Committee, at The Green Room 42, 570 10th Avenue, NYC.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 (7pm): Bob Diamond will be playing "The Game of Life," accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Stephanie Trudeau in "Chavela: Think of Me" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 (7pm): Barb Malley will be at Parnell's, 350 E 53rd, NYC.
Sunday, November 10th, 2019 (7pm): Bob Diamond will be playing "The Game of Life," accompanied by Matthew Martin Ward, at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Lisa Viggiano's new show, "The Times, They are a Changin" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Thursday, October 14th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly and Barb Jungr direct Susanne Mack in "Where I Belong" with Musical Director Paul Greenwood at Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC.
Friday, November 15th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Lisa Viggiano's new show, "The Times, They are a Changin" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Saturday, November 16th, 2019 (4pm): Rian Keating brings his new show, "In This Traveling Heart," to Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th, NYC. All performances benefit the Lower East Side Preparatory HS Golden Door Scholarship Fund.
Sunday, November 17th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly and Barb Jungr direct Susanne Mack in "Where I Belong" with Musical Director Paul Greenwood at Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 (7pm): Rian Keating brings his new show, "In This Traveling Heart," to Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th, NYC. All performances benefit the Lower East Side Preparatory HS Golden Door Scholarship Fund.
Thursday, November 21st, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Lisa Viggiano's new show, "The Times, They are a Changin" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC .
Sunday, November 24th, 2019 (3:30pm): Rian Keating brings his new show, "In This Traveling Heart," to Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th, NYC. All performances benefit the Lower East Side Preparatory HS Golden Door Scholarship Fund.
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 (7pm): Rian Keating brings his new show, "In This Traveling Heart," to Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th, NYC. All performances benefit the Lower East Side Preparatory HS Golden Door Scholarship Fund.
Thursday, December 12th, 2019 (7pm): Tanya Moberly directs Stephanie Trudeau in "Chavela: Think of Me" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, NYC.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019: Bobbie Horowitz presents "It's Just A Number" at Don't Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC.
NEXT SALON: Sunday, August 25th, 2019
Join us for "Bernstein 101," our annual Leonard Bernstein Birthday Celebration! Co-host is the fabulous Julie Reyburn.Submitted by Janice Hall
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