In an ongoing effort to scour the earth for fabulous entertainment to bring to YOU, I've just returned from Sin City!
(ok, it was really my birthday trip, BUT...I did manage to squeeze in a couple meetings, and some excellent shows)
HOWEVER...before I delve into all of that...don't forget that we are presenting...
THE TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY SHOW,
ELAINE STRITCH...AT LIBERTY!
That's right--you don't have to go to New York and pay those big ticket prices. You get to see it here, in our intimate showroom at The Mansion at Judges' Hill, home of Austin Cabaret Theatre! Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity are only $79, and that includes a scrumptious dinner!!!
(and how about the DIVINE portrait from Kathy Womack?!?! Limited edition prints will be available at the show, signed by both Womack and Stritch!)
You can download an order form to mail in by clicking the icon above/right, or call me directly at (512) BUY-ACTS.
Call now for the best seating!!!
Ok...Viva Las Vegas--
Opening with "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me" was perfect for the much anticipated (well, by ME, anyway...) reunion concert of Donny & Marie.
Yes, Osmond.
The show was everything and more I could have wanted. The good parts were really good, and the bad parts were even better.
My favorite part of the show was the unintentionally hysterical moment, when during his Stevie Wonder tribute, Donny Osmond--the whitest man on the planet--sang the immortal phrase "Looking back on when I was a little nappy-headed boy..."
Now I ask you. Did no producer, director, dancer, or musician ever stop rehearsal and say, "Ummm, Donny...???"
I nearly wet my chair then fell off it. It seems, however, that I was the lone member of the sold-out crowd who found the hilarity in it.
They both looked fantastic, and are headed to the Flamingo Hilton this fall for an extended run. Who knows, maybe ACT will be next...?
Of course, how can you do Vegas and not go to the "grand-daddy" of all Vegas shows, Jubilee?!
It's the last of a dying breed...the gorgeous showgirls, over-the-top sets, enormous headdresses, and more feathers than even MY closet...what's not to love?
I mean, for goodness sake, they even sink the Titanic on stage.
My friend and ACT National Board member Jody Jackson (Miss Jackson if you're nasty...) had a total melt-down after the show which resulted in her shouting the now-immortal words, "If I see one more skinny bitch in a tight dress and high heels I'm going to knock her down!!!"
This phrase, naturally, was repeated often...though with less venom.
An OUTRAGEOUSLY good time was had at Bette Midler, The Showgirl Must Go On!
Classic Bette; bawdy, gaudy, and naughty!
Plus, her unbelievable skill of going from camp to heartfelt in the blink of an eye.
She is the entertainer's entertainer.
She'll be there in 6-week rotations with Elton John, and Cher...
or, as Bette puts it, "the trifecta of gay entertainment!"
I also caught the Cirque du Soliel show LOVE, featuring the music of the Beatles.
Gorgeous, as all their shows are.
Lunch with my friend Michael LaFleur--a fabulous director, artistic coordinator, producer, and all-around good guy was another high point. You thought I had stories??? He's the bomb. He shared a very funny story about running into Ms. Stritch on the street in NY.
He is hoping to come in for her show--he'll tell it to you!
I also squeezed in a meeting with Rene Ruiz, of Toxic Audio...plans are in the works for their Spring appearance at ACT! They are amazing!!! They just closed their critically-acclaimed Vegas show, and we got to catch one of the final performances.
In a word, brilliant!
Birthday dinner at Le Cirque (our favorite)...
A helicopter ride around the city...
Playing slots and "Moo Cow" (don't ask)...
A great time was had by all!
Ok, you know the drill...I've babbled on enough...time for YOU to POST A COMMENT below.
Do that right after you call me and order your tickets for Elaine Stritch!
XOXO
Stuart
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Hello, Friends!
Ok, before I get to some great news and interesting (I hope) sightings, I NEED YOUR HELP!
HELP! HELP! HELP!
I've mentioned before that--while I'm thrilled ACT is so highly regarded--I no longer want to be "Austin's best kept secret."
Marketing dollars are few, however. So...
Please do me a favor...Send this blog out to everyone you know who enjoys GREAT entertainment, because that's what Austin Cabaret Theatre provides. If each of you sent this out to just TWO friends (and they told two friends, and they told two friends...am I the only one old enough to remember that commercial? anyway...), we could do more with your help than any marketing budget could.
And when you have LEGENDARY DIVAS like ELAINE STRITCH coming in her TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY SHOW...well, what's not to like???
Ok...on to the dish--
I just got back from Los Angeles...it was great to be home, and although I got to have some fun (like going to Disneyland for my annual birthday pilgrimage), there was some work, too!
I took in a concert reading at the Festival for New Musicals called DANCE WITH ME, starring Jai Rodriguez, of Queer Eye fame. It was terrific to see him again, and we had some time to catch up after the show...Yes, we have been trying to get him to Austin Cabaret Theatre for a while. His voice is gorgeous, kids. But the best part was this show really shows off his acting chops. He brought tears to my eyes with his portrayal of a young Desi Arnaz. Also at the show was his Queer Eye companion (and host of the new hit How To Look Good Naked) Carson Kressley...who said to me...
"Have we met before? You look really familiar." Sadly, I was the only one of the two of us who found the irony in that statement.
I also took in a new play at Pasadena Playhouse: Looped, which stars Valerie Harper as Tallulah Bankhead. She was FIERCE, and the play is riotous.
Last but not least, I urge you again to get the word out--forward this blog, and then POST A COMMENT BELOW so I know you were here! Thoughts? Ideas? Acts you'd like to see at ACT?
And call for your tickets to Elaine Stritch...At Liberty! (see the blog posted below, or click above for order form!). You can also call me directly for tickets, at 512-BUY-ACTS.
You SERIOUSLY don't want to miss this one...
Kiss-Kiss!
Stuart
Ok, before I get to some great news and interesting (I hope) sightings, I NEED YOUR HELP!
HELP! HELP! HELP!
I've mentioned before that--while I'm thrilled ACT is so highly regarded--I no longer want to be "Austin's best kept secret."
Marketing dollars are few, however. So...
Please do me a favor...Send this blog out to everyone you know who enjoys GREAT entertainment, because that's what Austin Cabaret Theatre provides. If each of you sent this out to just TWO friends (and they told two friends, and they told two friends...am I the only one old enough to remember that commercial? anyway...), we could do more with your help than any marketing budget could.
And when you have LEGENDARY DIVAS like ELAINE STRITCH coming in her TONY AWARD WINNING BROADWAY SHOW...well, what's not to like???
Ok...on to the dish--
I just got back from Los Angeles...it was great to be home, and although I got to have some fun (like going to Disneyland for my annual birthday pilgrimage), there was some work, too!
I took in a concert reading at the Festival for New Musicals called DANCE WITH ME, starring Jai Rodriguez, of Queer Eye fame. It was terrific to see him again, and we had some time to catch up after the show...Yes, we have been trying to get him to Austin Cabaret Theatre for a while. His voice is gorgeous, kids. But the best part was this show really shows off his acting chops. He brought tears to my eyes with his portrayal of a young Desi Arnaz. Also at the show was his Queer Eye companion (and host of the new hit How To Look Good Naked) Carson Kressley...who said to me...
"Have we met before? You look really familiar." Sadly, I was the only one of the two of us who found the irony in that statement.
I also took in a new play at Pasadena Playhouse: Looped, which stars Valerie Harper as Tallulah Bankhead. She was FIERCE, and the play is riotous.
Last but not least, I urge you again to get the word out--forward this blog, and then POST A COMMENT BELOW so I know you were here! Thoughts? Ideas? Acts you'd like to see at ACT?
And call for your tickets to Elaine Stritch...At Liberty! (see the blog posted below, or click above for order form!). You can also call me directly for tickets, at 512-BUY-ACTS.
You SERIOUSLY don't want to miss this one...
Kiss-Kiss!
Stuart
Friday, June 27, 2008
ANOTHER Tony Award winner at ACT!
Make me a promise. Raise your right hand...go on, I'll wait...
Ok--promise me that if you can't make it to any other theatrical event this year, you'll come to ELAINE STRITCH--AT LIBERTY AT AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE. (September 3-6, 2008)
Why?
First of all, this legendary lady won the Tony Award for this very show...that YOU get to see close-up and personal in our beautiful, intimate showroom at The Mansion at Judges' Hill.
Secondly (as if you needed another reason), you're seeing this show which includes dinner for only $79. You can't see a Broadway show for that price, let alone eat!
Third, this is literally one of the most well-crafted evenings of theatre I've ever witnessed.
...and finally, we just learned that instead of touring the show (which was the original plan), Ms. Stritch has decided to do the run in London, come directly here to AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE, and then "that's it." This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
There's an order form link you can click on at the top right of this blog...HERE'S THE SCOOP--
Tickets to ELAINE STRITCH--AT LIBERTY AT AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE
are currently only available with a Season Ticket purchase with no limit! (ie--you can buy one Season Ticket and 20 for Elaine if you want...and some have!)
AFTER July 16th, IF there are any tickets left, they will go on individual sale. ORDER NOW to guarantee that you have seats.
I'm obviously OUTRAGEOUSLY excited about this show. You will understand when you come to see it (remember? you raised your right hand and promised!).
Don't miss this entertainment icon who emblazoned songs like Ladies Who Lunch and I'm Still Here on the theatrical map.
Austin Cabaret Theatre...it really is the "toniest" night in town!!!
"Everybody, RISE!"
Ok--promise me that if you can't make it to any other theatrical event this year, you'll come to ELAINE STRITCH--AT LIBERTY AT AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE. (September 3-6, 2008)
Why?
First of all, this legendary lady won the Tony Award for this very show...that YOU get to see close-up and personal in our beautiful, intimate showroom at The Mansion at Judges' Hill.
Secondly (as if you needed another reason), you're seeing this show which includes dinner for only $79. You can't see a Broadway show for that price, let alone eat!
Third, this is literally one of the most well-crafted evenings of theatre I've ever witnessed.
...and finally, we just learned that instead of touring the show (which was the original plan), Ms. Stritch has decided to do the run in London, come directly here to AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE, and then "that's it." This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
There's an order form link you can click on at the top right of this blog...HERE'S THE SCOOP--
Tickets to ELAINE STRITCH--AT LIBERTY AT AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE
are currently only available with a Season Ticket purchase with no limit! (ie--you can buy one Season Ticket and 20 for Elaine if you want...and some have!)
AFTER July 16th, IF there are any tickets left, they will go on individual sale. ORDER NOW to guarantee that you have seats.
I'm obviously OUTRAGEOUSLY excited about this show. You will understand when you come to see it (remember? you raised your right hand and promised!).
Don't miss this entertainment icon who emblazoned songs like Ladies Who Lunch and I'm Still Here on the theatrical map.
Austin Cabaret Theatre...it really is the "toniest" night in town!!!
"Everybody, RISE!"
Thursday, June 5, 2008
It was RIDICULOUS and it was SUBLIME!!!
Well, no one can say that Austin Cabaret Theatre doesn't offer something for everyone! The two nights of From the Ridiculous to the Sublime were loads of fun, with a variety of song, dance, silliness, and props.
LOTS of props.
Not to mention five costume changes, but who's counting?! Thanks everyone for the terrific feedback, and the lovely, warm reception. I was pretty sure you all would like selections such as "Who Can I Turn To," but when I threw in tunes about not wearing underwear or lesbian seagulls, who knows what can happen? Needless to say, everyone reacted just as I'd hoped, and I appreciate the enthusiastic responses.
Please feel free to leave your thoughts on a post here to share with others.
Some major "thank you's" that I didn't get to share on show night--
The Kathy Womack Gallery
(click here for gallery info! but then come back, ok?)
Green Mango Real Estate
(click here so I can sell you a house. Seriously. I need to cover costume costs!!!)
The Lind Family Foundation
David Perkoff Music
MusicMakers
Brian Jenson
my Band, and the incredible Dustin L. Struhall
"Los Dos Nicoles"--the zany Nicole Shiro and Nicole Marosis...I COULD NOT have done this without you two...
and the AMAZING staff at Sterling Affairs/The Mansion at Judges' Hill who had to deal with my craziness, and also had to clean up after the confetti cannons, fire-eating, and molting feathers.
Lots of feathers. Sorry, PETA.
I've posted a few pictures here (in case you didn't come to the show...you know who you are...
and so do I, incidentally.)
...and look for some video soon. I think I might actually have enough technical wherewithall to get it loaded onto the blog...
Again, my many thanks to all who attended.
If you had HALF as much fun as I did, then it was a HUGE success!!!
XOXO
Stuart
Monday, May 12, 2008
STUART MOULTON in FROM THE RIDICULOUS TO THE SUBLIME!
Greetings, friends!
This post is shameless self-promotion, I know, but PLEASE come see my BRAND NEW SHOW, From the Ridiculous to the Sublime!
The show runs May 29-30 in our beautiful showroom at The Mansion at Judges' Hill (MLK & Rio Grande). It's a celebration of some of the most ludicrous songs ever written for the stage, and some of the most lush ever written for the stage. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's shorter than Cats...
Best of all, it's a PARTY to finish up our seventh season (I still can't believe it)!
I will be joined by Los Dos Nicoles (the divine Nicole Shiro & Nicole Marosis) and a really killer band.
Order your tickets by calling (512) BUY-ACTS. (ain't that cute?)
BIG BIG thanks to the stellar KATHY WOMACK for her outrageously good portrait. I paid her extra to take out the crows feet. Visit her gallery on 5th & Brazos downtown, or go to http://www.kwomack.com/
Finally, make sure you order your Season Tickets for the SPECTACULAR 2008-2009 line-up. It's the only way to get seats for the Tony Award winning ELAINE STRITCH...AT LIBERTY!
Scroll down on this webpage and read more, plus you can click on the link to the order form!
We'll see you at the cabaret, ol' chums!
XOXO
Stuart
This post is shameless self-promotion, I know, but PLEASE come see my BRAND NEW SHOW, From the Ridiculous to the Sublime!
The show runs May 29-30 in our beautiful showroom at The Mansion at Judges' Hill (MLK & Rio Grande). It's a celebration of some of the most ludicrous songs ever written for the stage, and some of the most lush ever written for the stage. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it's shorter than Cats...
Best of all, it's a PARTY to finish up our seventh season (I still can't believe it)!
I will be joined by Los Dos Nicoles (the divine Nicole Shiro & Nicole Marosis) and a really killer band.
Order your tickets by calling (512) BUY-ACTS. (ain't that cute?)
BIG BIG thanks to the stellar KATHY WOMACK for her outrageously good portrait. I paid her extra to take out the crows feet. Visit her gallery on 5th & Brazos downtown, or go to http://www.kwomack.com/
Finally, make sure you order your Season Tickets for the SPECTACULAR 2008-2009 line-up. It's the only way to get seats for the Tony Award winning ELAINE STRITCH...AT LIBERTY!
Scroll down on this webpage and read more, plus you can click on the link to the order form!
We'll see you at the cabaret, ol' chums!
XOXO
Stuart
Monday, April 28, 2008
"Pop!" goes the Workshop!
Not only did we have a FANTASTIC time with the enormously talented MICHAEL HOLLAND & KAREN MACK, but they also conducted a very enlightening workshop on how pop, rock, and contemporary music are becoming the mainstay of today's Musical Theatre.
Students from the St. Edward's University theatre program participated, performing both standard and contemporary show music, getting terrific feedback and advice from Karen & Michael.
Think of it as "Idol" without the snippy, nasty one...
The show was a huge success...I wasn't sure how my Great American Songbook-loving audiences were going to react to irreverant pop medleys, but suffice it to say, I'm surprised there's still a ceiling on the Mansion! What a welcome reception and outrageous response!
Don't forget to order your SEASON TICKETS! This way you can also secure your ELAINE STRITCH performances! There's a jpeg of the order form here...click on it, print it out, and send it in!!!
(and check back to this blog soon for information on MY upcoming show, From the Ridiculous to the Sublime!)
XOXO
Stuart
Students from the St. Edward's University theatre program participated, performing both standard and contemporary show music, getting terrific feedback and advice from Karen & Michael.
Think of it as "Idol" without the snippy, nasty one...
The show was a huge success...I wasn't sure how my Great American Songbook-loving audiences were going to react to irreverant pop medleys, but suffice it to say, I'm surprised there's still a ceiling on the Mansion! What a welcome reception and outrageous response!
Don't forget to order your SEASON TICKETS! This way you can also secure your ELAINE STRITCH performances! There's a jpeg of the order form here...click on it, print it out, and send it in!!!
(and check back to this blog soon for information on MY upcoming show, From the Ridiculous to the Sublime!)
XOXO
Stuart
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Austin Cabaret Theatre proudly presents the Tony Award winning show...
ELAINE STRITCH...AT LIBERTY!
That's right...the incomparable, incredible, ELAINE STRITCH kicks off our '08-'09 Season with a four-night run of her Tony winning turn, AT LIBERTY!
And let me tell you...phone calls from "Stritchie" are the best things in the world. I laugh my a** off. We sat recently in her apartment in NYC and we had a ball.
I really felt like one of the "ladies who lunch!"
(yes, she does it in the show!)
And what a pro. This octogenarian is feistier than a pit-bull, and brings more energy and entertainment to the stage than I've ever seen. It is, I think, the most perfectly crafted evening of theatre I've ever witnessed.
AND AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE is bringing this Broadway smash to our intimate showroom!
Details:
SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2008
$79 which INCLUDES a scrumptious dinner at The Mansion at Judges' Hill
CALL 512-453-ACTS for tickets and information
NOTE: Tickets are currently ONLY available with an 08/09 Season Ticket subscription. They are going fast!
IF there are seats still available for individual sale after May 31st, we will post that on the website and on this blog.
ALSO...
Don't forget to call for tickets to NUMBER 2's!
featuring NY's MICHAEL HOLLAND & KAREN MACK (see below)
We'll see you at the Mansion!!!!
That's right...the incomparable, incredible, ELAINE STRITCH kicks off our '08-'09 Season with a four-night run of her Tony winning turn, AT LIBERTY!
And let me tell you...phone calls from "Stritchie" are the best things in the world. I laugh my a** off. We sat recently in her apartment in NYC and we had a ball.
I really felt like one of the "ladies who lunch!"
(yes, she does it in the show!)
And what a pro. This octogenarian is feistier than a pit-bull, and brings more energy and entertainment to the stage than I've ever seen. It is, I think, the most perfectly crafted evening of theatre I've ever witnessed.
AND AUSTIN CABARET THEATRE is bringing this Broadway smash to our intimate showroom!
Details:
SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2008
$79 which INCLUDES a scrumptious dinner at The Mansion at Judges' Hill
CALL 512-453-ACTS for tickets and information
NOTE: Tickets are currently ONLY available with an 08/09 Season Ticket subscription. They are going fast!
IF there are seats still available for individual sale after May 31st, we will post that on the website and on this blog.
ALSO...
Don't forget to call for tickets to NUMBER 2's!
featuring NY's MICHAEL HOLLAND & KAREN MACK (see below)
We'll see you at the Mansion!!!!
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