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Posted by:	Richard Connema 03:58 pm EDT 10/18/15
In reply to:	WHAT'S OPENING, PLAYING & CLOSING IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY THEATRES - Richard Connema 03:51 pm EDT 10/18/15

SOCIETY CABARET 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, Please call 415-857-1896 to Seasonal small plates and cocktails available at your table. (No Minimums) Stage Spouse Alicia Teeter and Will Giammona Friday, October 23rd at 8pm Through song, Alicia & William share their experiences of performing onstage together. The pair presents their past, present, and potential future as stage spouses. Black Olive Jazz Kay Kostopoulos Saturday, October 24th at 8pm Kay draws from her acting background and from her Mediterranean heritage to establish a unique sound in Jazz. The evening will trace an evolution from the Broadway stage to jazz standards. Music from the Gershwins, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Arlen, Porter, Weill… Songs from West Side Story, State Fair, My Fair Lady,Peter Pan, Annie Get Your Gun and many more! Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st Curtain Call Friday, November 6th at 7pm Hosted by Bill Cooper with Barry Lloyd at the piano Singers are invited to drop by,take a turn at the mic and join in the celebration! A freewheeling party,the coolest of San Francisco’s evenings to enjoy indoors. Just $10 at the door. Down With Love Saturday, November 7th at 8pm Sheelagh Murphy Slumming on Park Avenue -a celebration of Bobby Short Friday, November 13th at 8pm and Saturday, November 14th at 8pm Barry Lloyd MAC award nominee and San Francisco’s Crown Prince of Cabaret, Barry Lloyd, pays homage to the undisputed King of Cabaret, Bobby Short. With Colin Williams on bass, Barry , in tribute to his childhood idol,sings, in his own inimitable style,a dazzling collection of classics made famous by Bobby Short. Home For the Holidays Friday, November 20th at 8pm Benn Bacot The Bass of the Bay returns with a show of jazz, blues and holiday tunes to kick off the holiday season. International Songfest A Go-Go! Saturday, November 21st at 8pm Kike Adedeji Kike will be singing the fun, the beautiful, the silly and the sublime from around the globe. In this tour of the world's best poplar songs, she will sing in French, Italian, Spanish, and English. Come hear favorites by Jobim and others including her very favorite Italian composer, Henry Mancini. The marvelous Jason Martineau, jazz pianist and composer, is Music Director and accompanist. November 27th and 28th Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! We will see you back at Society for our holiday shows! Tickets available at Society Cabaret(No Fees, No Fuss) or by calling 415-857-1896. Buy your tickets early for best prices and seats. All seats assigned based on date of purchase. Seasonal small plates and cocktails available for purchase at your table. (No Minimums) (Doors open at 7pm) Enjoy the fine Hotel Rex food and drinks; maybe a Societini or two! Society Cabaret at the Hotel Rex 562 Sutter Street ############################# FEINSTEIN AT THE HOTEL NIKKO 222 Mason Street, San Francisco. FOR TICKETS www.feinsteinsSF.com or 855-636-4556 Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum entertainer Michael Feinstein bring world-class entertainers to a timeless 140-seat nightclub in the heart of the city . MELISSA O’KEEFE OCTOBER 21 7 PN After a sold-out engagement in January, Melissa O’Keefe returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for one night only on October 21st with the premiere of her brand new cabaret, “Uptown Girl.” Exploring one of her favorite artists/song writers, Billy Joel, Uptown Girl is an intimate cabaret affair, taking the greatest hits – and lesser-known gems – of Billy Joel and putting a whole new spin on them. Not your father’s Billy Joel, she will cover these story-telling songs through all new arrangements and genres of music, including big band, bluegrass, Jazz, funk, samba, swing and more! O’Keefe will once again be joined on stage by David Möschler (Musical Direction/Piano), Daniel Fabricant (Bass/Guitar) and Russ Gold (Percussion). The show is produced by Daren Carollo, with art direction by Jessica Barr. RUSS LORENSON OCTOBER 22 Russ continues his 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with a brand new show at Feinstein's! Russ' newest show, created especially for his 10th Anniversary Celebration Series at Feinstein's, is also his most deeply personal show. Through the music of Barry Manilow - the #1 Adult Contemporary recording artist of all time - Russ shares the story of his own life. From his beginnings as "the fat kid" of addicted parents who found escape on the stage, through his struggle for self-acceptance as a Gay man, to his triumphs as a stage and nightclub performer, Barry Manilow's music has been the soundtrack of an incredible life's journey. Tickets are $25-$40, available online at SFCROONER.COM CHARELES BUSCH OCTOBER 23 - 24 8 PM Feinsteins is suitable for any mature person, however, parental guidance is recommended for some performances. The inimitable Charles Busch returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko with his all-new show, Charles Busch, That Girl/That Boy. The two-time MAC Award winner, Tony nominee, and drag legend brings to Feinsteins at the Nikko an eclectic program of songs both contemporary and from the past. New York Times critic Stephen Holden wrote, “He has the gift of comic gab like few other entertainers. Innately funny, endearing and acutely intelligent, he also has claws. For an audience, the possibility of being scratched, although remote, lends his humor a bracing edge. ” Accompanied by his dashing longtime musical director, Tom Judson, Charles combines hilarious personal reminiscence, character sketches and superb storytelling through song into one glittering, hilarious and glamorous evening in cabaret. SHARON MCKNIGHT OCTOBER 28 – 29 7:00 Sharon McNight presents Sophie Tucker's Farewell TourSharon McNight, Tony Award nominee and Theater World Award winner for her role in “Starmites”, has gone on to a celebrated bi-coastal career, being voted Best Actress receiving the San Francisco Bay Area Critics’ Circle Award and winning the New York Critics Nightlife Award for Best Musical Theater Cabaret Show. She recently made her opera debut in “Show Boat” with the San Francisco Opera Company. Sharon has been performing the works of Sophie Tucker for more than two decades. Sophie, who livened up early 20th century nightclubs, Broadway and films with her risque jokes and classic popular songs, , had a career that spanned half a century. Tucker was widely known as the “Last of the Red Hot Mamas.” Sophie Tucker’s Farewell Tour” has all the ingredients for a memorable night out in a classic cabaret, great songs introduced by Tucker, including: “After You’ve Gone”; “They’ll Be Some Changes Made”; “Darktown Strutters’ Ball”; “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone”; “The Man I Love” and her signature theme song, “Some of These Days.” Add Sophie’s naughty jokes, bawdy songs, sing-alongs and Sharon McNight’s once in a lifetime performance and you’ll have a night you will never forget. Sophie was the first woman to sell one million records, her first record producer was Thomas Alva Edison and her last professional appearance was on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1966. JOHN O HURLEY OCTOBER 30- 31 8 PM John O’Hurley is best known as J. Peterman on “Seinfeld,” the #1 syndicated television show in the world, for which he won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award. He was also seen on the ABC hit “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC’s “Dance-Off!” and as the host of “Family Feud.” O'Hurley hosts the Purina National Dog Show every year which airs on NBC on Thanksgiving Day. He is one of the most recognizable voices on TV, appearing in dozens of animated productions including Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” and NBC’s “Father of the Pride.” Also a trained musician, O’Hurley’s first CD, Peace of Our Minds, a collaboration of his piano compositions with world-renowned cellist Marston Smith, debuted #13 on Billboard. His stage credits include starring roles in the national tours of Chicago, Spamalot, Pirates of Penzance, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Brigadoon. He is a New York Times bestselling author with three titles, including The Perfect Dog, which is becoming a stage musical. Most recently, John has recurring on the Lifetime series DEVIOUS MAIDS, opposite Susan Lucci. FEINSTEIN AT THE HOTEL NIKKO 222 Mason Street, San Francisco. FOR TICKETS www.feinsteinsSF.com or 855-636-4556 Hotel Nikko San Francisco and multi-platinum entertainer Michael Feinstein bring world-class entertainers to a timeless 140-seat nightclub in the heart of the city = There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom that guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler. Looking for something more substantial, or wish to meet up before or after the show? Well, we’ve got just the ticket. ################################# Sony Holland in The Lounge @ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel 600 Stockton Street S.F., CA 94108 Every Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. ############################ OASIS CLUB, 298 11th and Folsom, San Francisco For tickets www.sfoasis.com/calendar.com Star Trek Live!: Mudd’s Women WHEN: through - Oct. 31, 2015- (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. - 7:00 pm) Limited Engagement – Only 14 Performances! (No performances Oct. 10, 22, 23, 24) Opening Night - Thurs. Sept. 24, 2015 - 7:00 pm Performance dates for Star Trek Live!: “Mudd’s Women”: Sept. 24 – Oct. 31, 2015 - (Thurs. Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 pm). Sept. 24 (Thurs.) (opening night) - 7:00 pmSept. 24, 25, 26 Oct. 1, 2, 3 / 8, 9 / 15, 16, 17 / 29, 30, 31 (Halloween Weekend) (No performances Oct. 10, 22, 23, 24) Tickets are available at www.sfoasis.com (21 & over) $25 for general admission, $35 for premium seating, $200 - Vulcan Champagne Table - includes front row table (4 people), a bottle of Moet Chandon with 4 champagne flutes, $500 - Captain's Champagne Table - includes front row center table (4 people), a bottle of Vueve Clicquot champagne (4 champagne flutes) & a meet & greet with the cast post-show. VENUE: Oasis, 298 Eleventh Street (at Folsom) SF, CA 94103. WEB PAGE: www.sfoasis.com FOLLIES Every Wednesday Female Impersonation At It's Best.An evening of classic female impersonators hosted by Holotta Tymes aka the smallest drag queen in captivity... the Comedy Star of the World Famous Finocchio's. With a revolving cast of... [more] Oct. 7, 2015 to Dec. 30, 2015Multiple Showtimes MAN FRANCISCO Come on a 175-year journey from the Gold Rush to the tech boom, as told through male sensual dance. This upscale, tasteful, male striptease – exclusively at Oasis – caters to the fantasies of men and women of all ages an... [more] Oct. 7, 2015 to Dec. 23, 2015 Multiple Showtimes



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