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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Remembering Barry Levitt, 1947-2017 by Marilyn Lester

When someone as beloved as Barry Levitt passes on, those who mourn are especially affected. When that transition to the larger life is completely unexpected, the shock and sorrow are magnifi…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 12:25AM

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Vanishing New York by Marilyn Lester

From the moment the Dutch set foot here in 1624, New York has been a place ever-evolving. Ours is a city that dynamically reinvents itself – a place where change is a way of life. Until re…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:28PM

Dietrich Rides Again by Marilyn Lester

In 1939, the hugely popular international film star Marlene Dietrich made the western comedy, Destry Rides Again with the equally popular American actor James Stewart. It’s from this highl…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:49PM

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Remembering The Oak Room – The Crown Jewel of Cabaret by Marilyn Lester

On its website, The Algonquin Hotel rightly acknowledges itself as “one of the most historic and famous hotels in New York City.” Its history is rich, stretching back to 1902. It was the…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:50AM

Arthur Pomposello May Know Where the Bodies Are Buried by Marilyn Lester

He’s dapper, distinguished and easily could have walked out of a Hollywood film – think the sophistication and eloquence of Burt Lancaster or Robert Preston or George Raft (who might wel…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:50AM

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Upstairs, Downstairs: Stardusters Bring High Energy Up —Down in The Iridium by Marilyn Lester

For as long as there’s been a Great White Way, they come to New York City to break into the business – fresh-faced young talent with plenty of ability and energy to spare. Presently, six…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:28AM

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Cabaret Call to Action: What Can We/ Should We Do About…. by Marilyn Lester

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season o…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 02:55PM

Friday, August 11, 2017

Jerry’s Girls: The Jerry Herman Revue at the York Theatre Through Sunday, August 13 by Marilyn Lester

Never mind the dog days of August. For relief from a currently fraught political situation – or any of life’s woes – Jerry’s Girls is just the ticket. This special Summer Musicals in…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:24AM

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

The Irrepressible Ira Lee Collings and His Gay Pride by Marilyn Lester

The self-proclaimed “Gay Geezer,” Ira Lee Collings, is, at 81, still a work in progress. No matter that he’s been performing since he was a kid on the radio, the old guy is as young at…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:13AM

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Sally Darling: Love, Lust and Longing by Marilyn Lester

Sally Darling is a performer’s performer. With a combination of wit, good humor and enthusiasm – plus a Mabel Mercer-like approach to interpreting a song – she’ll leave you knowing y…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 09:49PM

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