March 16, 2014
Theme: “In The Still Of The Night - The Songs of Noel Coward and Cole Porter”
Our Salon guests walked in to find a delightful surprise - Matthew Martin Ward behind the keys! Co-founder and host, Mark Janas, was out sick tonight so Matthew stepped in at the eleventh hour. We were very sorry to lose Mark (and wish him a speedy recovery!) But it’s always nice to get so much of Matthew in one night. :)
Our Co-Host was Julie Wilson Award Winner, Shana Farr! Shana will be appearing in A COWARD CORNUCOPIA at The Laurie Beechman Theater – 407 West 42nd St, NYC 10036 – March 19th at 7pm. She is also premiering a new show, IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT, which opens March 26. For more information: www.shanafarr.com
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| Co-Host, Shana Farr! |
Sneak Peek: Classical Corner
As I mentioned earlier, dashing to our rescue for Guest Hosting duties was Mathew Martin Ward. This means that Classical Corner was shifted to “Matt’s Corner” for which Matthew prepared 3 songs perfect for the theme:
“Mad about The Boy”
by Noel Coward
(Matthew gave us some new lyrics that he discovered when reading Graham Payne’s memoir!)
“A Little Skipper From Heaven Above”
by Cole Porter
“Dead Lovers”
Music by Matthew Martin Ward and lyrics by Stephen Cole
(Hilarious song - you singers want to get your hands on this one!)
Roster of singers for the evening (in order of appearance):
(click link to visit the singer’s website, when available.)
Charles Baran
Sally Darling
Joey Infante
Jason Morris & Kathleen Stuart
Richard Eisenberg
Matthew Martin Ward
Jamie Salzano
Bill Zeffiro
Bennett Silverstein
Jeffrey Hardy
Robin Westle
Special thanks to tonight’s pianists and musicians: Matthew Martin Ward, Bill Zeffiro, Mike McDonald, Gretchen Reinhagen, Tracy Stark, Jon Weber, Jeff Cubeta.
And thank you to Gil Alexandre on lights and sound!
Upcoming shows:
Monday, March 17, 2014 - Lauren Stanford is appearing in Eric Michael Gillett’s “Amanda McBroom Project” at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
Monday, March 17, 2014 (7pm) - Jason Morris and Kathleen Stuart have an encore performance of “Musically Yogic”, music directed by Tracy Stark, at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, March 18 (7pm) - Gretchen Reinhagen’s new show is “Listen To The Music: The Songs of My 70s” is playing at The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (7pm) - Shana Farr, Bill Zeffiro, Jeffrey Hardy, and countless others will be appearing in “A Coward Cornucopia” (as in Noel Coward) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (9:30pm) - Lianne Marie Dobbs (with Bill Zeffiro on piano) is having a Debut CD Release Show of “Everything Old Is New Again” at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Sunday, March 23, 2014 (4:30pm) - Gretchen Reinhagen’s new show is “Listen To The Music: The Songs of My 70s” is playing at The Duplex, 61 Christopher Street, NYC.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 (7:30pm) - Shana Farr is appearing in a new show - “In The Still Of The Night” at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
Sunday, March 30, 2014 (4pm) - Bobbie Horowitz’s show “Shows To Go Ya” can be seen (with multiple guest stars) at The Triad/Stage 72, 158 W 72nd St, NYC.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 (7:30pm) - Shana Farr is appearing in a new show - “In The Still Of The Night” at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 (7pm) - Joey Infante can be seen in “Amor (A Love Story)” at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Sunday, April 13, 2014 (4pm) - Bobbie Horowitz’s show “Shows To Go Ya” can be seen (with multiple guest stars) at The Triad/Stage 72, 158 W 72nd St, NYC.
Thursday, April 17, 2014 (7:30pm) - Shana Farr is appearing in a new show - “In The Still Of The Night” at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
Saturday, April 19, 2014 (7pm) - Joey Infante can be seen in “Amor (A Love Story)” at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Friday, May 2, 2014 (7pm) - Sally Darling is bringing her show back to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Sunday, May 4, 2014 (4pm) - Sharon Hunter’s next show will be at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Sunday, May 4, 2014 (4pm) - Sharon Hunter’s next show will be at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Saturday, May 10, 2014 (9pm) - Sally Darling is bringing her show back to Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Thursday, May 31, 2014 (7:30pm) - Shana Farr is appearing in a new show - “In The Still Of The Night” at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 W 42nd Street, NYC.
May/June 2014 - Susan Hodgdon is putting together a new show.
June 2014 - Charles Baran will be premiering a new show, “Rockaway Beach Revue.”
June 2014 - Lauren Stanford will be performing in her Metrostar show at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
June 6-22, 2014 (Wed-Sat 8pm, Sat-Sun 2pm) - Erin Cronican is directing, producing and starring in THE LARAMIE PROJECT with The Seeing Place Theater, 314 W 54th St, 4th Floor.
Friday, June 6, 2014 (7pm) - Marnie Klar has her new show, “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Bennet Silvertstein will be performing at the Cotton Club, 656 W 125th St, NYC.
Monday, June 9, 2014 (7pm) - Sharon Hunter’s next show will be at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W 22nd St, NYC.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 (7pm) - Marnie Klar has her new show, “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 (7pm) - Marnie Klar has her new show, “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 (7pm) - Marnie Klar has her new show, “Home” (directed by Tanya Moberly) at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W 46th St, NYC.
Next Week’s Salon
Next week our optional theme is ”Steppin’ Out – Songs Made Famous By Dancers And/Or Inspired By Dance.” Our co-host will be ridiculously talented crooner (and tap dancer) Caleb Teicher. Our Salon Spotlight will be Steven Ray Watkins. We’ll see you then!
Erin Cronican
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