Josephine Sanges, Sally Darling, Dr. Bradley’s Fabulous Functional Narcissism...and More!

All your sorrows have been wasted on you if you have not yet learned how to be wretched.
-Seneca
as told to his mother in his extraordinary letter on resilience in the face of loss.

Happy Tuesday, October 30th, 2018!
October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 62 days remaining until the end of the year.
I'm listening to I'll Get By by The Ink Spots.
"You'll learn as you live a bit longer that there are very few people who are really interested in who you are and what you're doing:

That handful who do care and who do want to see you do well are treasures. Hold them very dear and very close to you.
Forgive them almost anything. Be there for them. But most of life is solitary and hard--you work and you study and you fail and you do the damned things over and over again.
And this is your responsibility. Most people, as I've said, are stupid and lazy and really only concerned with getting through the next couple of hours with silliness and stimulation and something to eat. Be polite. Look ahead. Ignore them. Do the work. Move forward."--Katharine Hepburn/Interview with James Grissom

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Thinking of Pittsburgh.
"May the children of the stock of Abraham who dwells in this land continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants-while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree and there shall be none to make him afraid."
~ George Washington

I am beginning today's blog by introducing you to my new feature in Cabaret Hotspot. My first feature is Josephine Sanges. Click HERE to see the article.

And at her request, next Monday, I will celebrate Sally Darling. She will be returning to Don't Tell Mama on December 16th with her amazing celebration of Beatrice Lillie.
Here are a few things happening around town as we slip into November.
TOMORROW NIGHT: Don’t Tell Mama and Dr. Bradley Jones will present a special performance of the hilarious and moving coming-of-age story, "Dr. Bradley’s Fabulous Functional Narcissism," to benefit the American Songbook Association (ASA) on October 31, 2018* at 7pm at the legendary theater district cabaret, where Dr. Bradley has been packing in SRO audiences for months. The ASA is committed to sustaining and forwarding this living legacy of American song and its many genres, which is loved and performed in every corner of the earth.

“The music of the Great American Songbook is imbued with our deepest longings and wishes,” says Dr. Jones.

“As a child I sought refuge there and as I say in ‘Dr. Bradley’s Fabulous Functional Narcissism,’ these songs have the power to repair! Their preservation and promotion are critical, and I’m compelled - and delighted - to support the efforts of the ASA.”

Dr. Bradley’s Fabulous Functional Narcissism…The Psychoanalytic Odyssey of a Once Glorified Chorus Boy regales us through 70 minutes, with Jones applying a rapier wit to true tales of his early childhood as a budding theater queen, nearly ten years on Broadway in A Chorus Line, backstage life and excessive drug use, living through the AIDS pandemic and making his decision to pursue a new career. The show features mainly the music of Jones’ milieu: Broadway standards including the songs of Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, Harold Arlen, Ray Heindorf, Brian Yorkey and more.

“Dr. Bradley wielded his psychological prowess like a surgeon’s scalpel, with the exquisite timing of a Borscht-Belt comic.” – David Sabella, CabaretHotSpot

Tickets for this special event are $50, with all of the proceeds going to support the ASA.

Reservations are absolutely required for this performance. Don’t Tell Mama is at 343 West 46th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
For online reservations visit: https://donttellmamanyc.com/shows/main/4880-dr-bradley-s-fabulous-functional-narcissism-10-31 or call 212.757.0788. Don’t Tell Mama is a CASH ONLY room.

Happy Early Birthday, KT Sullivan

The show is directed by *KT Sullivan, artistic director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, and an internationally renowned performer. Jones is supported by The Freudians, a quartet led by Mike Pettry. *Yes it is Halloween, and it is also KT Sullivan’s Birthday.
"The Doctor is IN. IN-sync. IN-spiring. And just the teeniest bit IN-sane. Dr. Bradley Jones (yes, that shingle is real) has just the right amount of observation, rhythm and razzle-dazzle to charm anyone within earshot.” - Tulis McCall, The Front Row Center

The American Songbook Association Inc. (ASA)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in New York State—seeks to preserve, promote and advance the legacy of American popular music, the Great American Songbook (classic and new), and the unique art form of cabaret.
The ASA publishes the long-established Cabaret Scenes magazine, conducts educational programs in New York City public schools, and creates performances serving its audience of seniors, students and others.
We strive to inspire, transform, empower and create torchbearers for future generations so they may understand, appreciate and embrace the historical and cultural importance of America's rich musical heritage.

Established in 1982, Don’t Tell Mama is celebrating over 35 yeaworld-famousd famous entertainment destination. Located on renowned Restaurant Row in the heart of New York’s theater district, Don’t Tell Mama is one-of-a-kind – a veritable nightlife mall with four individual spaces: a piano bar, a restaurant and 2 separate cabaret showrooms: a cineplex of cabaret! Countless luminaries have come through our doors such as Liza Minnelli, Paul Newman, Joan Rivers, Bette Midler, Rosie O’Donnell, Chita Rivera, Kathy Griffin, Audra MacDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Mario Cantone, & Cuba Gooding Jr., to name but a few.

The Drama League (Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) has announced additional

special guests for its 35th Annual Benefit Gala: A Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring film, television, theater icon and three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane. Celebrating Nathan Lane’s career in theater, film and television, including this last season’s Broadway revival of Angels in America, the gala will feature a one-night-only musical tribute in Mr. Lane’s honor – the new additions to the roster of program participants are Terrence McNally, Andrea Martin, Billy Eichner, Santino Fontana, Jarrod Spector, Teal Wicks, and Jerry Zaks. Previously announced gala participants include host Matthew Broderick, Christine Baranski, Mark Linn-Baker, Alex Newell, Ernie Sabella, and Susan Stroman.
The Drama League of New York, since 1916, has been at the forefront of the American Theatre community, providing talent, audiences, and prosperous support. It is one of the nation’s oldest continuously-operating, not-for-profit arts advocacy and education organizations. Through its programs, initiatives and events, The Drama League serves over 3,000 artists and 15,000 audience members each season with over 150 events and programs. Visit www.dramaleague.org for more information, or contact The Drama League at 212.244.9494.
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I have exciting news to share!!! Marieann Meringolo's critically acclaimed album Marieann Meringolo “Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman” is being considered for 2 GRAMMY Awards for “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album” and “Best Album Notes.” If you are a voting member and/or have friends who are voting members...I wanted to share this very exciting news with you!!! The voting for the 1st round for eligible voting Grammy members ends on October 31st.

On Monday, November 12 at 7 pm, Sandi Durell be hosting composer David Friedman who'll
be talking about and reading from his new book How They Met (which I am in!)(for sale with a 17

song CD), and then providing entertainment with some singers.

The event is FREE, but it's always nice if you can make a $5 donation to The Lambs
Foundation. However, since space is small on the 5th fl. at 3 West 51 Street, where
The Lambs has its offices and rooms, reservations are essential. Please RSVP to
212 586-0306 or email: RSVP@The-Lambs.org and write David Friedman, Nov 12th in the
subject line with your name.

SO IN LOVE:
A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND

IN HONOR OF MARIN MAZZIE

November 14th 7pm and 9:45pm

Featuring-
Kelli Rabke (Joseph, Les Miserable, Children of Edeb)
Todd Buonopane (Spelling Bee, On the 20th Century)
Brian Charles Rooney (Pal Joey)

Dara Paige Bloomfield

Dara Paige Bloomfield (Ragtime original company) ,Rachel Zatcoff (Phantom of The Opera, Fiddler)
Maggie Hollinbeck (Once), Adam B. Shapiro (Fiddler)
Sean Patrick Murtagh
Carly Ozard
Christian Sineath 
Les Grant

Garrett Taylor, Musical Director 
More casting to come
(Performers are subject to change)
Tickets: $30 + $10 food & drink minimum
www.birdlandjazz.com
SO IN LOVE:
A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND
IN HONOR OF MARIN MAZZIE
An evening of music inspired by one of Broadway most beautiful and beloved leading lady, Marin Mazzie.

Marin Mazzie with Daniel Dae Kim in a revival of “The King and I” at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in 2016. It was her last appearance on Broadway.CreditCreditSara Krulwich/The New York Times

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund works tirelessly to provide hope, treatment, resources and community for those dealing with Ovarian Cancer while at the same time leading the charge to affect change in the field of research.
If you are unable to go and would like to make a donation, or if you CAN come and would still like to make a donation, please follow this link:
http://give.ocrfa.org/soinlove

Now, go and do something nice for someone without expecting anything in return! 

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With grateful XOXOXs,

 

Ian Liberto

CallonDolly.com

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Getting Around Town...Treating A Friend To A Show For The Holidays!

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
- Confucius

Happy Wednesday, November 8th, 2017!
November 8 is the 312th day of the year. There are 53 days remaining until the end of the year.If that doesn't scare you, nothing will. We all say it. Where does the time go? For me, it goes faster and faster. 
Part of that has to do with the fact that I am always looking ahead, but I also have a great appreciation for our past and present. 
Each month (save three months) since May of last year, I have produced a BRAND new show each month. That entails casting, song choices, lining up musicians and NON-STOP marketing.  Next one is December 3rd. 
Would LOVE to see you there! Introduce yourself if we don't already know each other.

It also entails me getting out of the house and seeing what's out there. To me, it is a requirement. Not only for me, but for those I see entertain. 
Get OUT of the house! This blog today will cover some of my recommendations. 
See The Show that Theater Pizzazz calls Intoxicating, Cabaret Scenes calls the perfect storm of entertainment, AND The Times Square Chronicles says is a MUST SEE.  November 29th at 7PM at The Laurie Beechman: My Ship: Songs of 1941 starring Dawn Derow, directed by Jeff Harnar, musical director Ian Herman, written and conceived by Dawn Derow and Jeff Harnar.  
Musical arrangements by Barry Levitt, is built up of songs composed and published in 1941. 76 years ago these songs were comforting the hearts and minds of women from that time: young brides married to soldiers headed off to fight in WW2, conventional house wives raising children alone, factory workers like “Rosie the Riveter,” and the entertainers passionately at work to raise the moral of AMERICA through this beautiful music."  -Dawn Derow

One of my favorite entertainers is Reverend Yolanda. 
Check this out: So In God's Hands.

Oleg Frish November 12. Become a part of his audience and enjoy his positive music! Oleg performs with a jazz septet.

Here is the link with all info about the show. 
Special guest: Jonathan Karrant (song stylist from Las Vegas) and a surprise guest!
You don't even have to pack bags to travel with Oleg around the world!
It’s the spookiest time of year and Feinstein’s/54 Below has a full lineup of Halloween concerts to set the mood from new musicals in concert to favorite standards!

Charles Baran is so excited to release the Music Video he shot in July - PELICAN!!  You’ll recognize a few of our dear MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) friends in the video - we got Robin Kradles, Bobbie Horowitz AND Sydney Myer!  Here’s the link  .

Jenifer Lewis has a new book out: THE MOTHER OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD.   Below is a couple of interviews in support of her book.
Pre-order HERE before it hits the book stores. NOVEMBER 14TH Quickly Please! It matters!
By the way the press is looooving the book. People Magazine did an AMAZING write up.
And All Things Considered on NPR interviewed Jenifer as well.

SALON – that unique, MULTIPLE AWARD WINNING, Weekly Open Mic Event, created and hosted by Mark Janas will return to Etcetera, Etcetera - 352 West 44th Street, NYC 10036 – on Sunday, November 12th from 7-10:00PM. (Sign-Up Begins at 6:15.)
The optional theme for the evening is “Heaven and Hell”.
Remember, any material, on or off theme, is always welcome at Salon.
Co-Host on November 12th will be David LaMarr!

SPARKLE is back in NYC for its 6th year!
 Haul out the holly and put up the tree because the annual star-studded holiday event Sparkle: An All-Star Holiday Concert returns to New York City on Sunday, December 3rd for its 6th consecutive year, once again benefiting the programs and services of The Actors Fund.
This year's all-star cast is lead by four TONY Award® nominees and includes some of today's hottest performers from the worlds of Broadway, Television, Film and the music industry all singing in the season for a great cause! Space is limited and tickets will sell out, so get your tickets today!
Buy your tix HERE.

I'm throwing back the curtain and showing my followers the little man behind the Wizard who is always trying to put forth a positive image of a man. 

Let's Be Friends! I promise you a great experience!


You have the power to change anything, because you are the one who chooses your thoughts and feels your feelings.

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Just had the pleasure of attending my first Richard Skipper Celebrates at the Laurie Beechman today.  I was captivated from beginning to end. I had no expectations, I thought it was just going to be a conventional cabaret (not that there's anything wrong with that :) ) but instead it was an excellently produced, thoughtful and warm celebration of music and music-makers.  I will be back!
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First let me say that Richard Skipper is a phenomenal host and interviewer. The other day he interviewed my dear friend and favorite singer Melissa Manchester. Such an in-depth interview, which made Melissa's answers just flow. I've known about Richard for quite a long time as an entertainer but really not as a host or an interviewer. I would have loved to be interviewed by him what fun we would have had. Thank you for your calmness, your smile, and fantastic reporting on such a major star as Melissa and so many others. I cannot wait to watch your next interview. All my best, internationally acclaimed Entertainer Marvin Nathan...

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23 Shopping Days until Richard Skipper Celebrates December 3rd. What a great holiday gift to treat someone to a Great Holiday filled show! Reason 23 to Buy your tix today: One Of Richard's featured guests is Ann Kittredge Wear Red and GREEN for amazing photo ops!.
In addition to Bobby Belfry , we have 4 more entertainers INCLUDING Kathryn Crosby AND it's all under the musical direction of Tracy Stark with Donn Kelly on percussion, Matt Scharfglass on bass, and Erik Lawrence on Sax. Go to RichardSkipper.com and click on the yellow star to order your tix. You never know who you might see there and what might happen!
If you cannot go, treat a friend or two!
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Thank you, to ALL who are mentioned in this blog for showing me that it is up to ME to lead by example!
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Debbie Reynolds: The Auction Finale

Debbie Reynolds: the Patron Saint of trying to preserve our film heritage

I gave it all that I had, and it's gratifying that others seem to be receiving it so well.
Debbie Reynolds

Profiles in History Presents 'Debbie Reynolds – The Auction Finale' May 17-18, 2014


44 years ago this month, MGM began to auction off it's iconic past.  The Unsinkable Debbie Reynolds was right there trying to save what was from all outside appearances was a sinking ship.

Before I get to my interview with Debbie Reynolds (thank you, Stephen Sorrentino!), I'd like to give you a little background on my obsession with the movies. Growing up in the world of sixties and seventies television, we saw classic movies mostly on Sunday afternoons and the late show.
A lot of classic films were also being sold to the highest bidders of the three networks, CBS, NBC, and ABC. I remember the first time Funny Girl was shown on TV (a Sunday Night on ABC). I also remember the first time Bye, Bye Birdie was shown on TV. There was also major hype the first time Gone With the Wind was shown (over the course of two nights). We did not have easy accessibility via DVD, DVRs, Turner Classic Movies, etc. If you missed a movie being shown, you never knew when it would be shown again.
I've written about, in the past, the nostalgia craze that happened in the mid 70s thanks to That's Entertainment. There were a lot of television specials built around this film and a lot of the stars I loved were now being seen on many talk shows and television specials.
One memory stands out vividly in my memory. It was 1970. I was in the Boy Scouts. Our Scout meetings took place on Monday nights. I remember coming home from a meeting to have my mom and sister tell me that they had seen a television special in which Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers were sold. Of course, that was of interest to me, The Wizard of Oz was my favorite movie.
I later found out there were several pairs of shoes.
Later that night, I saw on the news that the show boat from 1951's Show Boat was also sold. Why? These were iconic movie items. It has always amazed me that we don't have a high regard and reverence for what are such iconic memories of our artistic past.

Debbie Reynolds is shown in May 1970 at the three-week auction of props and costumes at MGM Studios in Hollywood.

 It still amazes me that there is no Broadway museum here in NY, the theatre capitol of the world. Arlene Dahl has been trying for many years to have a Broadway Walk of Fame similar to Hollywood's and Palm Springs' Walks of Fame.

If you are a movie fan like me, and especially, if you are a fan of classic "Hollywood", you are well aware of Debbie Reynolds quest to have a museum in which iconic movie artifacts (costumes and props) were preserved. It has been a long journey. The sad news is that it has not happened. On May 17th and 18th, she is holding her final auction, The Grand Finale.
After interviewing Stephen Sorrentino yesterday, the subject of my next blog, I expressed my desire to interview Debbie Reynolds. I am a huge fan. Stephen called her and she said yes if we could do it last night. I, of course, would work around her schedule. I started putting my interview questions together.
However, once I heard this recognizable voice, AND heard the sadness at the finality of this upcoming auction, I decided to focus ONLY on the journey that has brought her to this point.

Harpo Marx Wig

When she first went to work in Hollywood as a young starlet, she was surrounded by the most wonderful talents – set and costume designers, writers, carpenters, cameramen and wardrobe people, musicians, dancers, actors, and producers.
Debbie's collection began when MGM began to sell off their assets.
She was so stunned that it was happening. They were not allowed, when they were under contract, no one, not any star, any name, big or small, was allowed to buy even their trousers, blouses, anything. Everything was kept beautifully and secretively and they didn't even know where everything was. Debbie used to wander around in the MGM wardrobe department and look at all the wonderful articles that existed out on Lots 2, 4, and 5. She would see the marvelous sets like Mutiny on the Bounty, Singin' In The Rain, Esther Williams swimming pool, etc. Debbie would wander around and enjoy everything.
All of a sudden, all of this was for sale.
MGM was having and auction and it was shocking to hear and very depressing. Debbie decided to go to the bank and pull out every penny she had and go to the auction and buy everything she could. She didn't really know why she was compelled to do this, but she did. To this day, she doesn't know what motivated her other than caring

Ingrid Bergman Dress

about what happened to these historical items.
She loves her business, she loves her industry, and she desired to save things that were going to be sold for Halloween costumes and to people who don't really love them.
The auction began and Debbie went three weeks into the auction and went every day and was there every moment. 
She went and was advised by a dear friend, Jerry Wonderlake, who was a wonderful set designer. He guided her as to what were the REAL antiques and really from the movies so she would buy RIGHT. She admits that she didn't know what she was doing.
She started her collection in a big way. Luckily, she was married at that time and she was living in a big home with a lot of rooms. She just bought and brought everything home and didn't worry about where everything was going to go. "I was kind of  a crazy girl."
This particular auction started about a year and a half ago. She started selling off all the things she loves and she knows that the people who are buying them will love them.
I asked if she had any idea why "Hollywood" has never come forward to help with this.

Mae West Dress

She said if she knew that, this wouldn't be happening.
It wasn't long after the MGM auction that Debbie heard a rumor that 20th Century Fox was going to follow suit. It was a very sad time for Debbie and for all of us who love the movies. Debbie knew the president, Gordon Stulberg, and went to him and asked if he would allow her to buy before they would start to sell anything off. He told her that there was, indeed, going to be an auction but he would allow her to buy anything before going to auction. She was on tour at the time doing her act. She came home for just a few days. The details are vague except that there was big hurry and scurry in the time she had to do this.
At that time, although her focus was on women's costumes, she bought Tyrone Power's costumes and Clifton Webb's. She tried to put together sets. She was hoping to put together sets of the whole cast. "If it was Clifton Webb, who else was in that cast?" Although there was time pressure, she did it. At that time, she bought the Marilyn Monroe white subway dress from The Seven Year Itch and Barbra Streisand's gold Hello, Dolly gown.
She acquired a lot of great costumes from 20th Century Fox at that time. Then, Debbie went to Columbia and spoke with them at that time. They did not have a president. There had been a terrible rain and almost everything had been ruined because the roof had not been fixed. Everything was in a state of devastation. She was able to save a few things including Kim Novak's Picnic dress and a few other goodies.  Everything collected from those three studios was kept at Debbie's home. "It was all the beginning of the end."

Chaplin's Bowler

Debbie has loved everything she has collected, Mary Pickford's curls and Harold Lloyds's costumes. Harold Lloyd had an accident when he was on the clock in Safety Last. He lost one of his pinky fingers at that time. He had a fake finger made! Debbie even had that! She collected all she could.
She really did enjoy having all of this history in her possession.
She became encaptured and desired to build a museum. SHE TRIED!
She went to the Academy and met with a lot of very important people to get them interested. A lot of starts were interested, but not the "important people" who were with the Academy. She met with five different groups five different times.
It just didn't happen. They weren't interested. It seems there is interest in this memorabilia now.

Signature Orson Welles "Kane" Coat

There is a new Academy Museum being built as of this writing. As to what will end up there, Debbie knows as much as I do.
Debbie says there is no such thing as "Hollywood". It is a wooden sign. It's not people.
When asked about her thoughts on the state of the entertainment world right now, Debbie answers, "What is the state of the world right now? How are we doing? Not so good. We have to care about each other more. We must preserve. We MUST preserve. We need to get a little more European.England knows what to do.They have a grip on it. It's a shame that we don't. It's not too late." She is sure that the people who acquire the items that she has had to sell in their individual homes will come out of the woodwork. She is positive of that. Join the Event on Facebook.
Debbie ends this interview by stressing that she is an actress, a performer, and a lover of the industry. She is not a Svengali or a designer or a creative being beyond what we have seen on screen and stage. She is just madly in love with motion pictures. That is what she did. That is what she loved. The items being auctioned off later this month are the end of her collection. There will never ever again be a collection like Debbie Reynolds'. It is a sad time for

Romeo and Juliet Costumes

Debbie and for those of us who love to preserve.
Debbie has been performing her act for close to fifty years. Vegas has always been a destination for Debbie's act.
She will be performing different theatres around the country. She still shares her comedy and music to appreciative audiences. She enjoys that very much.
Broadway will NOT be in the horizon. She cannot do eight shows a week. It is much too difficult. She is 82, which I don't believe! She feels very lucky that she is still entertaining and still has a wonderful time doing it.
She is sad about the auction but hopes that these items will continue to give enjoyment. There are too many items to list here. I personally thanked Debbie for all that she has done, not only in her own career, but in preserving this history. She is hoping that those who buy will contribute to the Academy Museum if that is meant to be.

"These costumes remind me of a great film and a wonderful party given by Paul Allen who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates. He flew Carrie, Todd and my granddaughter, Billie from Los Angeles to Venice, Italy to attend a costume ball. Todd wore the costume worn by Leslie Howard in the 1936 film, Romeo and Juliet. Carrie wore Norma Shearer’s gown. I did everyone’s makeup – all my years of training at MGM came in handy that night! I am wearing a costume from Conquest." Debbie Reynolds

 
Thank you Debbie Reynolds for the gifts you have given to the world and continue to give!

With grateful XOXOXs ,

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