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Woman Around Town: Carole J. Bufford – Happiest On Stage
Monday, January 7th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Woman Around Town
In Lincolnton, the one-stoplight Georgia town where everyone knew everyone else, Carole J. Bufford was the four year-old who spontaneously stood on a church pew
The 23rd New York Cabaret Convention Salute to Cole Porter: Swellegant!
Saturday, October 20th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Andrea Marcovicci and Jeff Harnar (photo, above) arguably two of Donald Smith’s favorite people, opened last night’s show jauntily singing “Let’s Fall in Love.” Phrasing
A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
Friday, September 14th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Angry about politics? Depressed about the economy? Worried about the environment, your job, the kids? Have I got a cure for what ails you?! Take
Cabaret Honors Its Own
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
In a year when the cabaret community has taken some major hits (the passing of Donald Smith, founder of The Mabel Mercer Foundation and its
Encore! Encore! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party Returns to Town Hall for an Actor’s Fund Benefit
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Last year, Jim Caruso brought his Cast Party, an open mike night held weekly at BIrdland, to a larger venue, Town Hall, as a benefit
Woman Around Town: Jenna Esposito—Celebrating the Hits of the 50s and 60s
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Woman Around Town
Anthony Dominick Benedetto has won five Grammys, two Emmys, and recorded 70 albums. You may have found his latest, a blockbuster this holiday season, under
The Best of Times is Now! (Believable at Feinstein’s)
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Spending time with Marilyn Maye is like partying with a warm, salt-of-the-earth friend or relative visiting from the Midwest. Despite formidable talent and second-nature polish
A Family Takes Care of Its Own
Monday, February 28th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Familial—An adjective describing extended family based on affinity, economy, culture, tradition, honor, respect and friendship. On Friday night, the (deeply familial) cabaret community turned out
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