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DECEMBER 2008

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

ANY WEDNESDAY @ BARNES & NOBLE
Wednesday, December 3 – 6:00 pm - FREE!!!
Barnes & Noble
66 & Broadway (near Lincoln Center)

SUE & EDD’s FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW
Wednesday, December 10 – 7:00 pm

This MAC Nominated show got such high praise last year that we decided to bring it back. Edd Clark (from the award winning Three Tenors) and Sue have teamed up for this traditional and not-so-traditional Christmas show. Arrangements by our Musical Director, Paul Stephan. Come hear how Paul managed to make this opera singer and this jazz singer blend in holiday harmony! They will also be selling the CD of this show …makes GREAT stocking stuffers!

The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th)
Reservations:  212-206-0440
$20.00 cover / $15.00 minimum

NOVEMBER 2008

 A TRIBUTE TO CHRISTINE LAVINE
Saturday, November 22 – 8:00

Fans of Christine’s all gather to salute her in song, with her songs!

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café – 407 W 42nd Street (West of 9th Ave.)
Reservations: 212-695-6909
$?? / $15.00 food/drink minimum

SEPTEMBER 2008

METROJAM
(Now every 1st Friday of the month!)
Friday, September 5th – 10:00 pm
$10.00 Cover Charge / $15.00 minimum
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd (between 5th & 6th)
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Hosted by the yummy Joe Bachana.

THE LOVELY LADIES OF CABARET
A Benefit for Cabaret Cares/Help Is On The Way
Monday, September 8 – 9:30 pm

Tonight I am honored to be sharing a stage with some of my favorite female singers: Lina Koutrakous, Barbara Fasano, Leslie Anderson, Susan Winter, Tanya Holt, Deb Berman, Maria Green and Anne Austin all for this wonderful cause. Where else can you see all of these gals on one stage?! It’s going to be a very special evening.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café
407 W. 42 Street (West of 9th Ave.)
Reservations:  212-695-6909
$25.00 / $15.00 food/drink minimum

CONCERT IN MA with Dena DeRose
Sunday, September 21 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Please check in for details.

A BENEFIT FOR THE TRU FOUNDATION
Monday, September 22 – 7:00 pm

This is going to be an evening of all original songwriters and original tunes. I get to sing my MAC Award Winning tune, “One Stop Shopping” and another beautiful song written by two friends, Dennis Livingston and Bob Levy.

Don’t Tell Mama
343 West 46th Street
NY, NY 10036
Reservations: 212-757-0788
$25.00 / 2 drink minimum

A Tribute to the Gals Who Make Me Want to Sing…
Ella, Peggy, Rosie, Carmen, Billie, Dakota…
Thursday, September 25 – 8:00 pm

I’m taking one of my most popular shows out to Asbury for a one night only performance at this lovely new venue hosted by Bob Egan www.bobeganentertainment.com

Tim McLoone’s Supper Club
www.timmcloonessupperclub.com
1200 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
Reservations:  732-774-1400
$15.00 / NO MINIMUM!

AUGUST 2008

THE CABARET CLUB – An Evening with New York Cabaret Artists
Thurs., August 14 – 7:00 pm (Dinner) / 8:30 pm (Show)
$45 dinner/show plus beverages
at the deSeversky Center - Northern Blvd, Old Westbury, NY
Information and Reservations: 516-686-7675 or www.nyit.edu/deseversky

Hosted by Kate Beckman and starring: Jenna Esposito, Irenka Jekubiak, Sue Matsuki & Gretchen Reinhagen. We all met at the Perry Mansfield Summer Cabaret “Camp” and instantly bonded and are now doing our first show together!

Quinn Lemley’s Radio Interview
Topic:  “The Creative Process from Acorn to Oaktree”
Wednesday, August 20 – 6:00 pm
www.blogtalkradio.com/Quin
(downloadable at any time after chat)

JULY 2008

THERE IS NO METROJAM THIS MONTH DUE TO THE 4th OF JULY WEEKEND!

THE CABARET CLUB – An Evening with New York Cabaret Artists
Thursday, July 10 – 7:00 pm (Dinner) / 8:30 pm (Show)
$45 dinner/show plus beverages
at the deSeversky Center - Northern Blvd, Old Westbury, NY
Information and Reservations: 516-686-7675 or www.nyit.edu/deseversky

Hosted by Kate Beckman and starring: Jenna Esposito, Irenka Jekubiak, Sue Matsuki, Gretchen Reinhagen, and Maureen Taylor. We all met at the Perry Mansfield Summer Cabaret “Camp” and instantly bonded and are now doing our first show together!

A VERY SPECIAL TRIBUTE NIGHT TO MISS BARBARA LEA
A benefit by loving friends to honor her as she faces a serious life challenge
Friday, July 25 – 7:30 (doors open at 6:30)
Sold Out!

Oh my STARS…legendary Bob Dorough will be accompanying me on one of Barbara’s favorite tunes, “Frasier”!

“Barbara Lea has no superior among popular singers.”
— Whitney Balliett, The New Yorker 

with appearances by: Bob Dorough ∙ Steve Ross ∙ Daryl Sherman ∙ Ronny Whyte ∙ The Loren Schoenberg Big Band ∙ Keith Ingham ∙ Sue Matsuki ∙ Karen Oberlin ∙ Melissa Hamilton ∙ Annie Dinerman and others

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café – 407 W. 42nd Street (West of 9th Ave.)
Reservations:  212-695-6909
Recommended Donation: $20.00 ($15.00 food/drink minimum applies)

If unable to attend, donations can be made to:
Barbara Lea Fund
c/o Jeanie Wilson
212 Ramblewood Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609-6404
Please visit: www.barbaralea.com

 Please join us in celebrating "The High Priestess of Popular Song," one of the greatest gifts to jazz singing!

“The foremost custodian of an easygoing jazz vocal style…one of the great jazz singers of our time.” 
— Stephen Holden, The New York Times

“She has become the exemplification of what most singers hope they will sound like but rarely do.” 
— John S. Wilson,  The New York Times

JUNE 2008

GONE FISHIN’
Yep, it’s that time of year…the sailboat is in the water and Kenro and I are ready to spend our summer fishing and sailing and just being together. Most of you regulars know that I close down shop for the summer but do keep checking in. I will be doing shows here and there throughout the summer. Happy Sailing Ya’ll!

METROJAM
(Now every 1st Friday of the month!)
Friday, June 6th – 10:00 pm
$10.00 Cover Charge / $15.00 minimum
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd (between 5th & 6th)
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Hosted by the yummy Joe Bachana.

INTERPLAY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sunday, June 22 – Sunday, June 29

My best girlfriend and I hit the road to travel up to Woodstock, VT for this wonderful music festival that features yoga and jazz. How cool is that? We will be studying with the amazing, legendary Sheila Jordan and sitting in with some of the best jazz musicians in the country up there is the splendor of Vermont! For more information on this festival, please visit:  www.interplayjazz.com  Come join us!

MAY 2008

SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY – New Songwriter Showcase produced by Sandi Durell
Saturday, May 10 – 1:30 pm
$10.00 cover for non-members – FREE for NYSMS members
Musicians’ Hall – Local 802– 322 W. 48 Street, NYC (just west of 8th Ave)

I will be singing one of the fabulous tunes written by my friend Bob Levy along with Laurie Krauz and Dane Vannatter who will each also be doing one of Bob’s tunes. We are accompanied by the wonderful Tracy Stark and there will be other songwriters featured as well. A great place to come to hear some new tunes for your repertoires.

MIDTOWN JAZZ at MIDDAY
Wednesday, April 16th – 1:00 pm
Just $7.00!
St. Peter’s Church
Lexington @ 53rd Street (enter on 53rd St.)

My best girlfriend and singing partner JOAN CROWE and I will be sharing this show doing a brand new version of the JEST Jazz show that we did at Birdland last year. We’re WAY funny. This show focuses on the funny jazz writers throughout history right to present day. The show will be played by the incomparable, already a DADDY-O but soon to be daddy…Tedd Firth!

APRIL 2008

VOCAL EASE
Wednesday, April 2 – 2:00 pm
Ft. Tyron Nursing Home
801 W 190 Street

I am part of this amazing group of singers called Vocal Ease, a nonprofit volunteer singing organization founded by Eva Swan in 1999. The organization performs for hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, residences and groups. The majority of the performances are in Manhattan. If you would like to learn more about Vocal Ease, please email: EvaSwanSongs@aol.com or call: 212-579-5386.

METROJAM
(Now every 1st Friday of the month!)
Friday, April 4th – 10:00 pm
$10.00 Cover Charge / $15.00 minimum
The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd (between 5th & 6th)
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Hosted by Joe Bachana. Come hear my MAC Nominated Song, “One Stop Shopping”!

A BENEFIT FOR CABARET CARES (GALA EVENING)
Monday, April 7th – 6:30 (Cocktail Hour) – 7:30 (Dinner) – 8:30 (Show)
The Laurie Beechman Theatre - at the West Bank Café
407 W. 42nd Street (off of 9th Ave.)

This Gala Evening includes: a cocktail hour; dinner with unlimited beer, wine, soda; the show PLUS a gift bag for every guest!

The tax deductible ticket price is just $100!
Reservations: 718-672-6714 or Email: jjmac249@aol.com

This is the last show in the ongoing series by Joseph John Productions for the benefit of Broadway Cares, Equity Fights AIDS & Help is on the Way Today. The show will feature an array of New York’s finest Cabaret and Broadway talents.  Hosted by comedian Frank DeCaro (I've Got a Secret), the evening will include performances by: Leslie Anderson, Aaron Lee Battle, The Broadway Boys, Lyndy Franklin, Robert Fowler, Kathy Kaefer, Jean Ann Kump, Rebecca Kupka, Peter Mac, Sue Matsuki (ME! On this amazing line up – what an honor!), Heather Parcells, Jessica Patty, Christine Pedi from Broadway’s Little Me and Off-Broadway’s Forbidden Broadway, Erin Shields, and Lucy Shropshire. Some of the performers above are cast members from the Broadway Shows: A Chorus Line & The Jersey Boys. The Evening will also include a Live Auction hosted by E Fashion Emergency’s, Mr. Leon Hall. Musical Direction by the wonderful David Shenton.

OUR SONG “ONE STOP SHOPPING” (Written by Dan & Michele Page & Gregory Toroian & me) HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A 2008 MAC AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SPECIAL MATERIAL OF THE YEAR! To hear this tune, join us on April 12, April 15 or click here:  www.nycabaret.com

SCOTT BARBARINO’s JAZZARET
Saturday, April 12 – 9:30 pm – till' when evah
$10.00 cover / $15.00 food/beverage minimum
Reprise Room @ Dillon's
245 W. 54 Street – Reservations: 212-307-9797

Jazzaret is an evening of Jazz, Cabaret and whatever else rears its lovely head. I will be a featured guest tonight at this Open Mic Jam with Musical Director, Barry Levitt and his Trio. Hosted by Scott Barbarino & Melody Breyer-Grell. With Special Guests: Esther Beckman, Rochelle Breyer, Paul Chamlin, John DeMarco, Cleve Douglass, Kelly Howe, Danny Leary, Lynn Loosier, Trudy Mann, Sue Matsuki, Zachary Mordechai, Gregory Porter & Julian Yeo. 

MAC AWARD SONG AND SPECIALTY SONG NOMINEES SHOWCASE                                 Tuesday, April 15 @ 6:30 pm
$10.00 Cover (FREE for MAC members) / $15.00 minimum
Music Box Room @ Broadway Baby Bistro
318 West 53 Street (just west of 8th Ave)
Reservations: rsvp@macnyc.com or call: (212) 465-2662 Ext. 1

MIDTOWN JAZZ at MIDDAY
Wednesday, April 16th – 1:00 pm
Just $7.00!
St. Peter’s Church
Lexington @ 53rd Street (enter on 53rd St.)

This is going to be a group show doing all tunes about Spring and featuring: Ronny Whyte (piano); Boots Maleson (bass) and Joan Crowe, ME, Sarah Partridge, Rich Siegel & Nancy Winston.

VOCAL EASE
Tuesday, April 29 – 2:30 pm
New East Side Nursing Home
25 Bialy Stoker Place (click here for map)

I am a part of this amazing group of singers called Vocal Ease, a nonprofit volunteer singing organization founded by Eva Swan in 1999. The organization performs for hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, residences and groups. The majority of performances are in Manhattan. If you would like to learn more about Vocal Ease, you can email EvaSwanSongs@aol.com or call: 212-579-5386.

FEBRUARY 2008

METROJAM at the Metropolitan Room
hosted by Joe Bachana
(Now every 1st Friday of the month!)

Friday, February 1st – 10:00 pm
$10.00 Cover Charge/2 drink minimum

The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Fine jazz musicians will sit in while some of our city's finest Jazz, Cabaret and Broadway singing talent entertain (I’m guest starring TONIGHT.)

LE DOME at THE MANOR
(Read about The Manor and the Supper Club/Show package below.)
Thursday, February 7th – 9:00 pm
111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Reservations: 973-731-2360

The Manor Proudly Presents:

"A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD — FIRST LADY OF SONG"
Featuring Gregory Toroian (piano) & Tom Hubbard (bass)

This is the BEST of the best of Ella focusing on her American Songbook Album Series with tunes like: Perdido; Lullaby of Birdland; Easy to Love; Blue Skies; Embraceable You; Mack the Knife; Miss Otis Regrets; How High the Moon; A-Tistket, A-Tasket AND MORE!

"The best show she’s done to date."
John Hoglund, Backstage.com.

"This is the music she was born to sing. Talk about heaven on earth!"
Stu Hamstra, CabaretHotlineOnline.

The New York Times described The Manor Restaurant's cuisine as "the ultimate in four-star luxury food." The Cabaret Soirée consists of a 4-course, 4-star dinner-and-show package, with dinner seatings at 6:00, 6:15, and 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. Cost for dinner and show is $74 plus tax and gratuity. Wait-list "show only" seats may be available at $35 per person.

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DECEMBER 2007

JENNA ESPOSITO’S BIRTHDAY BASH
Saturday, December 1 - 10:00 p.m,

I'm so excited to be invited to sing at Jenna’s party again. We have got a FABULOUS lineup of performers to help celebrate this amazing young woman.  Confirmed to perform are: Joe Bachana, Hector Coris, Scott Coulter, Kelly Esposito-Broelmann, David Goldman, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki, Miles Phillips, Michael Quinn, Shaynee Rainbolt, Ben Rauch, Gretchen Reinhagen, Maureen Taylor, Lennie Watts, and (of course), the birthday girl!  Plus, we've got a rockin' band - Mark Berman on piano, Fortune Esposito (musical director) on guitar, Wayne Batchelor on bass, and Brian DeWitt on drums. 

The Metropolitan Room
22nd Street (between 5th & 6th)
RESERVATIONS:  212-206-0440

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

SUE & EDD’s FABULOUS CHRISTMAS SHOW
Saturday, December 1 - 7:00 p.m. / Wednesday, December 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 14 - 9:30 p.m. / Sunday, December 16 - 3:00 p.m.

The Duplex – Christopher St. @ S. 7th
Reservations:  212-255-5438 or now on line at: www.theduplex.com

She’s a little bit jazzy and he’s a little bit legit; she’s a multi-MAC Award winner and he’s a Bistro Award winner; together they’re ringing in the holiday season! Music Director Paul Stephan has created the arrangements for these award winning singers that make Sue and Edd’s FABULOUS Christmas Show a celebration of the wonderful music of the Christmas and a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. The show features new takes on such familiar holiday carols as “Carol of the Bells”, new holiday classics like “Christmas in New York” by Jana Jillo and “All Those Christmas Clichés” by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, and the outrageously funny (and a little bit irreverent) songs, “The Gift of Maggie” (from the Mad Show) and “Pretty Little Dolly” featured on the Dr. Demento Christmas album.  This is a 15 song CD of their hit show, which will be available on www.CDBaby.com by December 1st and sold at their live shows in New York as follows:

Saturday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m.         CD Release Party with special guest JAY ROGERS
Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m.    special guest DANA LORGE
Friday, December 14th at 9:30 p.m.           special guest RICK SKYE
Sunday December 16th at 3:00 p.m.          special guest JOAN CROWE

There is a $20 cover ($15 for MAC/Hotline Members) and a 2 drink minimum. Special CD price of just $10 for the CD Release Party and thereafter, just $15 or 2 for $25! Reservations are recommended.   

The 2006 show was so successful that Edd and I went into the recording studio and the result is Sue and Edd’s FABULOUS Christmas, a 15 song CD of the show, which will soon be available on CDBaby.com and for sale at the shows. Can't wait? Click here to order it online today.

NOVEMBER 2007

MY ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SHOW AT THE LAURIE BEECHMAN THEATRE
Tuesday, November 20 – Two Sets:  7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

I will once again have the whole band on this gig…Gregory Toroian on Piano; Dave Mann on Sax; Tom Hubbard on Bass and Eric Halvorson on Percussion. We will do two different sets of tunes so you can stay for both sets! This night is my actual Birthday night so there will be FREE CUP CAKES!!!  And speaking of FREE – this is a NO COVER CHARGE event. Every year I do one FREE show to thank my audience for all of their support throughout the year so all you have to do is eat or drink the minimum. If you’ve been to the Laurie Beechman, you know that they have incredible food so…come for dinner, see a show (or two), have a cup cake and watch me age right before your very eyes!

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café
407 W. 42nd Street (right off of 9th Ave.)
FREE (my thank you to you!) / $15.00 food/drink minimum
RESERVATIONS:  (See note below)

Please Email me at: suematsuki@aol.com and tell me which set you’d like to come to and how many are in your party.  This show will sell out fast (FREE shows tend to do that - LOL) so let me know soon please!  No reservations will be taken at Laurie Beechman so make sure that you contact me ASAP for the set you’d like to attend. You are very welcome to stay for both sets.

I ALSO WANT TO MAKE THIS EVENING A BENEFIT FOR CABARET CARES/HELP IS ON THE WAY, TWO ORGANIZATIONS DOING GREAT THINGS FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV & AIDS SO, IF YOU ARE INCLINDED AND WISH TO MAKE A “DONATION”, KINDLY BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR A CHILD (ANY AGE) AND WE WILL MAKE SURE THAT THERE WILL A HAPPY HOLIDAY FOR MANY.

MY FUNNY JAZZ CHICK FRIEND JOAN CROWE IN “JAZZ IN THE KEY OF COMEDY”
Saturday, November 17 & 24 – 7:00

I will be a “surprise” guest in these shows which are the one-woman version of the JEST Jazz show that we did at Birdland. So, if you missed that show and want to hear some of those tunes by some very funny jazz cats like Calloway, Waller, Jordan, Frisberg and more, come join us for Joan’s VERY funny and VERY jazzy night as she open this brand new cabaret room.

The Music Box Room (Broadway Baby) at the Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street (off of 8th Ave.)
RESERVATIONS:  212-757-5805

OCTOBER 2007

JAZZERET at the Triad
Wednesday, October 3rd 10:00 p.m.

I’ll be the featured singer tonight at New York’s newest “Open Mic” night and featuring the incredible Barry Levitt Trio. Come join us every Wednesday night at the Triad on 72nd St. off of Broadway and bring some sheet music or call out a tune and jam with us at JAZZERET!

The Ladies of Cabaret Benefit for Cabaret Cares
Monday, October 8 – 7:00 p.m.

The Lovely Ladies of cabaret take to the stage as part of the ongoing series Cabaret Cares produced by Joseph John Productions. Performing from the Cabaret World will be: Jeanne MacDonald, Sue Matsuki, Cynthia Crane, Leslie Orofino, Marla Green, Traci Reynolds, Jackie Fornatale, Erin Shields and from Broadway: Liz Mckendry (The Producers), Aryn Taylor (The Producers) and Rebecca Kupka (Jersey Boys)

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café
407 W. 42nd Street (right off of 9th Ave.)
$25.00 cover charge (donation) / $15.00 food/drink minimum
RESERVATIONS:  212-695-6909

MAC PANEL DISCUSSION “CABARET 101”
Tuesday, October 16 – 6:00–7:30 p.m.

The Reprise Room at Dillon’s
345 W. 54th Street (8th & Broadway)
RESERVATIONS:  212-465-2662 or email: hrcjr@earthlink.net
FREE for all MAC members/$10 for guests

MAC (the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) is presenting a Seminar called, “Cabaret 101” and a roundtable discussion focusing on how to get started in cabaret. Topics will be: booking a room, audience cultivation, finding a musical director/director and other information meant to help performers gain a foothold into Cabaret.  If you’d like to read some of Sue’s Ask Matsuki columns on topics relating to Cabaret and Cabaret performance, marketing and other topics, please visit: www.cabaretexchange.com.

SUE MATSUKI SINGS ELLA’S GREATEST HITS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CABARET CARES
Monday, October 22 – 9:30 p.m.

“This is the music she was born to sing. Talk about heaven on earth! What a night! What a voice! I urge you, no, I beg you to catch this show.” Stu Hamstra, CabaretHotlineOnLine.com

This is also part of the ongoing series by Joseph John Productions for the benefit of Cabaret Cares. This is a one night only reprise performance of the highly acclaimed Tribute to Ella, First Lady of Song that Sue did a few years ago and just recently did out of town. While Sue herself admits that no one can sing like Ella, this show explores all of the fantastic music covered by Ella in her illustrious career during her Great American Songbook Series. This is not the “all scat” jazz show, just great songs done is Sue’s easy, jazzy style. Sue will be singing songs like: Blues Skies, Mack the Knife, How High the Moon, Lullaby of Birdland, Embraceable You, Love for Sale, A Tisket, A Tasket and more. Accompanying her this evening will be Gregory Toroian on piano and Tom Hubbard on bass.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At the West Bank Café
407 W. 42nd Street (right off of 9th Ave.)
$25.00 cover charge (donation) / $15.00 food/drink minimum
RESERVATIONS:  212-695-6909

SEPTEMBER 2007

RADIO INTERVIEW – DATE CHANGE
Wednesday, September 5th – 2:10 pm EST

METROJAM at the Metropolitan Room
Friday, September 7th – 10:00 p.m.

The Metropolitan Room - 34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
$10 Cover/2 Drink Min
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Fine jazz musicians will sit in while some of our city's finest jazz, cabaret and Broadway singers entertain. Hosted by the wonderful Joe Bachana!

ELLA FITZGERALD, FIRST LADY OF SONG starring Sue Matsuki

“This is the music Sue was born to sing. Talk about heaven on earth!
What a night! What a voice! I urge you, no, I beg you to catch this show.”
Stu Hamstra, CabaretHotlineOnLine.com

ONE NIGHT ONLY: Friday, September 14th
TWO SETS: 7:30 (dinner at 5:00) & 9:30 (dinner at 7:30)
John’s Harvest Inn
633 Route 17M, Middletown, NY
RESERVATIONS: 845-343-6630 (highly recommended)

$65.00 for a 4 course dinner/show package (inclusive of tax & gratuity)
Or $20.00 show cover charge with a $15.00 food/drink minimum

John’s Harvest Inn
633 Rte. 17M, Middletown, NY
4 Course Dinner & Show $60.00 OR….
$20.00 Cover charge show only with a $15.00 food/drink minimum
Reservations:  845-343-6630

This is a lovely (and delicious) restaurant where we did Jenna Esposito’s show last February. While I only sang back up for Jenna, John and his lovely wife booked me on the spot for this show and I cannot wait to bring my Tribute to Miss Ella up to all my friends in the Middletown area. Special thanks go out to Jeanne MacDonald and Diane Trinkaus for brokering the deal and establishing this cabaret room up north! Jenna’s dad, Fortune Esposito and her Musical Director, Richard Schacher will be my band for the evening.

EVA SWAN’s VOCALESE GROUP goes to Sloan-Kettering
Monday, September 24th – 7:00 p.m.

AUGUST 2007

NEW YORK INVASION
Saturday, August 4th – 8:00 p.m.

The Cosmopolitan Club
Located at the New Hope Inn
(formerly the Best Western/Holiday Inn)
6426 Lower York Road (Route 202)
New Hope, PA 18938
$17.50 Cover Charge/$10 food/drink minimum
Reservations: 215-862-5221

I’m taking some of my extremely talented friends on a road trip to New Hope, PA’s newest venue – Bob Egan’s Cosmopolitan Club - to show some New York support and love to our good friend.  Starring: Edd Clark; Joan Crowe; Tedd Firth; Laurie Krauz; Rob Langeder; Miles Phillips; Paul Stephan & our VERY special guest STAR…Sidney Myer.

GREGORY & SUE GO BACK TO CHURCH in a show called BLESSINGS
Sunday, August 12th – 10:30 a.m. Service (all are welcome)

The Metropolitan-Duane United Methodist Church
201 West Thirteenth Street @ 13th & 7th Ave. 
FREE!

Gregory Toroian did this gig last year and really enjoyed this wonderful congregation. We have been invited back by the Bishop!

JOAN, SUE &  JAY ON JOEY REYNOLDS to chat about JEST Jazz!
Monday, August 13th – Midnight
The Joey Reynolds Radio Show
WOR- 710AM in the NYC metro area and available online.

IT’S JEST JAZZ starring Joan Crowe & Sue Matsuki
Sunday, August 19th – 7:00 p.m.

Birdland
315 W. 44th Street (off of 8th Ave.) NYC
$25.00 Cover Charge/$10 food/drink minimum
Reservations: (212) 581-3080 (highly recommended)

I’m playing Birdland folks AND I get to play it with my best girlfriend Joan Crowe in a show that will feature the funny song stylings of our bass player, world renowned, Master Jazz Jester, JAY LEONHART. If that’s not enough, we have the incomparable Tedd Firth on piano and jazz great, Matt Wilson on drums. This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY event. We’d love to see you there for this funny, swinging show and our Birdland debut!

“Crowe & Matsuki make a modern day Hope & Crosby”
Dave Hurst, Show Business

EVA SWAN’s VOCALESE GROUP goes to Brooklyn!
Wednesday, August 22nd – 2:00 p.m.

MY FAVORITE YEAR – A Celebration of the 17th Year of CABARET HOTLINE ON-LINE and of Stu Hamstra’s 68th Birthday!
Friday, July 6th – 8:00 p.m. (pre-party/doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

The Metropolitan Room
34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
$35 Cover/2 Drink Min
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Stu Hamstra will be holding his 17th Birthday Party. OK, it’s actually his 68th birthday, but also the 17th birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE (www.cabarethotlineonline.com). The theme of the show is "My Favorite Year". I have been given a lovely honor in this show but you’ll have to show up to see just what that means!

METROJAM at the Metropolitan Room
Friday, July 6th – 10:00 p.m. (right after Stu’s Party)

The Metropolitan Room - 34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Fine jazz musicians will sit in while some of our city's finest jazz, cabaret and Broadway singers entertain. Hosted by the wonderful Joe Bachana!

ANY WEDNESDAY @ BARNES N’ NOBLE
Wednesday, July 18th – 6:00 p.m.

Barnes & Noble
66th & Broadway (near Lincoln Center)
FREE!

ANY WEDNESDAY celebrates the best in jazz, cabaret and theater performers in the spacious third floor events space at the Lincoln Square Barnes & Noble at 66th and Broadway in New York City. Each performance begins at 6:00 p.m., lasts approximately a half hour and is followed by a signing/meet-and-greet session with the artists. Some of the artists who have been featured in this series are: Jessica Molaskey with John Pizzarelli; Maude Maggart; Daryl Sherman; Jim Van Slyke; Mary Foster Conklin and Steve Ross.  Gregory and I will be doing tunes from our CD, A NEW TAKE.

A BENEFIT IN MEMORY OF D. JAY BRADLEY
Wednesday, July 18th – 8:00 p.m.
The Duplex – SOLD OUT!

Rest is Peace my beautiful friend. You mattered and you will be missed.

 EVA SWAN’s VOCALESE GROUP goes to The Rusk Institute
Sunday, July 22nd – 4:00 p.m.

JUNE 2007

A special service at St. Clements honoring the City’s artists who have passed          Sunday, June 17th – 7:00 p.m. (All are welcome)

A MUSICAL CELEBRATION – THE SONGS OF BOB LEVY
Sunday, June 24th – 3:00 p.m.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe
407 W. 42nd Street (just west of 9th Ave.)
$20 cover & $15 food/drink minimum
Reservations (highly recommended) 212-695-6909

Some of Cabaret's finest jazz vocalists perform this wonderful original material written by Bob Levy from his highly praised, recently released CD, Out in the Cold.  From the moment I heard Bob’s CD, I knew I’d have a long and happy collaboration with this “new jazz standard” writer. Performing with me at the Beechman under the musical direction of Tedd Firth will be: Dane Vannatter, Barbara Brussell, Vincent Wolfe, Laurie Krauz, Marcus Goldhaber and our special guest Mr. Ronny Whyte.

MAY 2007

METROJAM at the Metropolitan Room
Friday, May 18th – 10:00 p.m. - $10.00 Cover/Two Drink Mimimum
The Metropolitan Room - 34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Fine jazz musicians will sit in while some of our city's finest cabaret and Broadway singers will entertain (I’m guest starring TONGIHT!). Hosted by the wonderful Joe Bachana!

VOCAL EASE
Wednesday, May 23rd – 6:00 p.m. – Columbia Presbyterian

APRIL 2007

PETER MAC in JUDY GARLAND & FRIENDS
Thursday, April 5th – 7:00 p.m.
The Hideaway Room at Helen’s - 8th Avenue between 18th & 19th
Reservations:  212-206-0609

APRIL 14th–30th
I will be away in the Jungles of Balize so stay tuned and check into my GREAT ADVENTURES PAGE around May 15th to read all about it! (Insert Raiders of the Lost Arc theme song here!)

MARCH 2007

A Celebration of Songwriter, Dan Page
Wednesday, March 7th – 11:00 p.m.
The Hideaway Room at Helen’s - 8th Avenue between 18th & 19th
Reservations:  212-206-0609

A dear friend, singer/songwriter, Dan Page is coming to town to debut all his original tunes, one of which I co-wrote with my Musical Director, Gregory Toroian and with Dan and Michelle Page that I also get to perform tonight! Also lending their wonderful voices to sing the praises of this very talented man are: KT Sullivan, Elizabeth Sullivan, Tim Sullivan, Barbara Brussell, Stacy Sullivan, Brooke Sullivan, Vern Sutton, Dan sings a few himself and even his talented daughter and granddaughter will sing a tune. Playing for us tonight are the wonderful Gregory Toroian and Ritt Henn and the genius that is Mark Nadler. A great evening for singers looking to pick up some cool new original tunes for their repertoire and, get this, everyone who comes to the show, gets a FREE booklet of all of the tunes in the show!

SMOOCH moves to the Metropolitan Room – ONE SHOW ONLY!
Sunday, March 11th – 4:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Room – 34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Just wanted to invite you all to my pal, Jenna's upcoming show, "SMOOCH!" It's a really fun show - musically speaking, she covers everything from Rodgers and Hart to Duke Ellington to the Beatles. She's backed by a fab band (musical director Fortune Esposito on guitar, Richard Schacher on piano, Saadi Zain on bass, and Tom Venable on drums) and faboo back-up vocalists - Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and SUE MATSUKI - yep, you read right!  For more information please visit:  www.jennaesposito.com

METROJAM at the Metropolitan Room
Tuesday, March 20th – 9:00
The Metropolitan Room - 34 West 22nd between 5th & 6th
Reservations:  212-206-0440

Fine jazz musicians will sit in while some of our city's finest cabaret and Broadway singers will entertain (I’m guest starring TONGIHT!). Hosted by the wonderful Joe Bachana!

FEBRUARY 2007

SMOOCH!
Friday February 2nd and Friday, February 9th at 9 p.m.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe
407 W. 42nd Street (just west of 9th Ave.)
$16 cover + $15 food/drink minimum
$11 cover for MAC, Cabaret Hotline, Yale, P-M, Cast Party
Reservations (highly recommended) 212-695-6909

Hello everyone! Just wanted to invite you all to my pal's upcoming show, "SMOOCH!" It's a really fun show - musically speaking, she covers everything from Rodgers and Hart to Duke Ellington to the Beatles. She's backed by a fab band (musical director Fortune Esposito on guitar, Richard Schacher on piano, Saadi Zain on bass, and Tom Venable on drums) and fab back-up vocalists (Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and SUE MATSUKI - yep, you read right! ). Visit www.jennaesposito.com for more information.

SMOOCH goes to Middletown!
Friday, February 23rd – 8:00 & 9:30 sets
John’s Harvest Inn - 633 Route 17M, Middletown, NY
Reservations:  845-343-6630
$60.00/4 course dinner & show
$20.00 cover & $15.00 food/drink minimum for show only

JANUARY 2007

A Tribute to Dottie Burman
Tuesday, January 16th – 8:00 p.m.
Don’t Tell Mama - 46th Street between 8th & 9th
Reservations:  212-757-0788 (after 4:00 pm please)

A tribute hosted by the fabulous Richard Skipper in tribute to our dear friend, singer/songwriter, Miss Dottie Burman. On the bill are many fabulous Cabaret stars and friends of Dottie’s all coming to celebrate this lovely energy called Dottie that was too brief on this earth. Proceeds from this evening will go toward the organizations that Dottie requested at her memorial.

Nightlife Awards
Monday, January 29 7:00 PM
Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St.
Reservations: 212-307-4100

A "Cast of Thousands" AND I've been asked to be one of the many voices of the annual fabulous Cabaret Choir what will do the closing number!

This is an Awards show with NO speeches...just one killer show stopping number after another. Variety wrote: "The Who's Who on stage was a joy to behold!"

A MUST SEE EVENING!

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DECEMBER 2006

Guest Star: Jenna's All-Star Birthday Bash
Saturday, December 2nd – 7:00 pm

Christmas with Sue & Edd
Sunday, December 17th 4:00 pm
Laurie Beechman – 407 W. 42nd @ 8th Avenue

Edd Clark (from the award winning Three Tenors) and I have teamed up for this traditional Christmas show. It’s a ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY deal so make your reservation today folks by calling 212-695-6909. Arrangements and FABOO harmonies by Paul Stephan. Special Guest Star, our own Christmas “Carol”, Richard Skipper as Carol Channing. www.richardskipper.com

Give Me A Voice -- Benefit for Oprah's Angel Network
Sunday, December 17th 4:00 pm
Look at this line up folks! Each show is a gem and all of the proceeds go to Oprah’s Angels Network to benefit the folks who remain victims of Katrina. I’m up on the 17th (right after my show at the Laurie Beechman) with a STELLAR cast. Each of these nights will be very special and many of my friends are on the bill each week so if you can’t come on the 17th, pick any night and come help the folks who need it most! It’s the time of giving!

NOVEMBER 2006

One Night Only!
Sue AT SWEET RHYTHM with the Gregory Toroian Trio
Tuesday, November 28 st – 8:00 pm & 9:30 pm sets
Gregory Toroian (piano); Jerry Vivino (sax);
David Finck (bass) & Ron Tierno (percussion)

SWEET RHYTHM, 88 Seventh Avenue South @ Bleecker, NYC
88 Seventh Ave. South @ Bleecker St.
$15.00 Cover / $10.00 Food/Drink Minimum - FREE CUPCAKES!
(You may stay for both sets for one cover charge.)
RESERVATIONS:  212-255-3626

SEPTEMBER 2006

ROASTS, TOASTS & TRIBUTES TO CABARET’S ANGEL, SIDNEY MYER
Sunday, September 10th – 7:00 pm – Lucille Lort Theatre - Go to: www.toastsroaststributes.com

This most wonderful series is the brainchild of the host, Carolyn Montgomery. Co-hosted by two of Cabaret’s finest Mr. Jay Rogers and Ms. Julie Reyburn, these series of tributes have been the hottest ticket in town. With fabulous line ups of performers selected by the honorees themselves and some special guests, all of these evenings have been amazing thusfar. I will be singing this evening. Please watch this website for the announcement of the other performers.

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM at GOTHAM
Sunday, September 17th – 7:00 pm - 34 West 22nd St. (btwn. 5th & 6th Ave.) – Reservations: 212-206-0440 - $20.00 Cover Charge/2 Drink Minimum ($15.00 cover for MAC/Hotline Members)

Oh boy, oh boy…JAM N’ TOASTS…THE LOST SET!  This is a pile of tunes that Gregory and I have been wanting to do, have toyed doing or have been working on but they just haven’t made it to any particular show. JAM N’ TOASTS is our MAC Award winning show where the concept is that the JAMMIN’ in is the JAZZ and the TOASTS are the “here’s to you” type vs. the bread type because bread is neither poignant nor funny. Playing with us tonight are the incomparable David Finck on Bass and Ron Tierno on Percussion. This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY SNEAK PREVIEW of our brand new show so make those reservations today!

AUGUST 2006

Wednesday, August 2nd – 8:00 pm - midnight - 1650 Broadway (@ 51st St.)
Reservations:  212-582-2121 - $20 donation/$10 food/drink minimum.

Scott Barbarino & Iridium Jazz Club present
A Special Benefit for the Cabaret at Odette’s

Scott Barbarino, Sue Matsuki, Ricky Ritzel & Nancy Witter will be hosting a benefit at Iridium Jazz Club. The evening's proceeds will be donated to the producer and founder of the Cabaret at Odette's for the past 19 years, Bob Egan Entertainment, to help defray the costs of relocating the Cabaret to temporary quarters until the venerable Delaware River showroom is operable again. Some of the proceeds are also earmarked to provide relief to the wait staff, technicians and creative staff who have found themselves without work since the third recent catastrophic flood that hit New Hope, PA on June 28th

The lineup of performers includes a “cast of thousands” but some of my dear friends performing are: my co-hosts, of course and Leslie Anderson, Judy Barnett, Boulevard East, Edd Clark; Mychelle Colleary, Cynthia Crane, Courtnay Day, John DeMarco, Baby Jane Dexter, Frank Fontana, Martha Lorin, Leslie Orofino, Miles Phillips, Marcus Simeone and, we are all backed by the fabulous, Iridium's Barry Levitt Trio.

JUDY GARLAND LIVE
Saturday, August 5th – 11:00 pm - Don’t Tell Mama - 343 W. 46th Street [between 8th & 9th] - Reservations are highly recommended. Call:  212-757-0788 after 4:00 p.m. $20.00 cover charge/2 drink minimum.

Once again I am guest starring in the incomparable Tommy Femia’s tribute to Judy Garland. Tommy has been called “Fabulous” by the New York Times and “the most extraordinary Judy impersonator this side of OZ” by Theatre Mania…he is a NY treasure. Please read more about him at: www.tommyfemia.com

WE’RE GOIN’ TO CHURCH!
Sunday, August 6th – 10:30 am Service –The Metropolitan-Duane United Methodist Church – 201 West Thirteenth Street @ 13th & 7th Ave. – FREE!

Gregory Toroian and I have been asked to take some spiritual/religious tunes and do what we do to music, find a “New Take” so that’s what we’re doing for this most wonderful and progressive church. You are all welcome.

SINGING IN COLORADO
Saturday, August 26th – 8:00 pm  - With Karen Mason and Andrea Marcovicci and my fellow participants in the Perry Mansfield Summer Master Class Concert. For more information please go to:  www.perry-mansfield.org

JUNE 2006

Gone Fishin’ – Literally! Taking some time off to sail and fish with my sweet husband and to take some great master classes and work on my singing and my new show (click here to view information for for September 17th).

MAY 2006

THE NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
Private Concert/Original Song Showcase
Saturday, May 13, 2006
322 West 48th Street, NYC

I have been asked to sing a beautiful song written by New York Songwriter, Karen Benedetto, called, “Time and Truth” which I debuted in my “10 Years in the Making” series. Performing with me is my old singing partner, the wonderful Marcus Simeone singing another of Karen’s tunes called, “You’re There”. Also appearing at this showcase and performing their original tunes are: Francesca Blumenthal (sung by Diana Templeton); Ritt Henn; Steven Lutvak; John Wallowtich and many more! Playing for us is the wonderful Tedd Firth. For more information on Ms. Benedetto’s music please visit: BenedettoBarlow@intheflowmusic.com

G a y P r i d e R o c k l a n d
DINNER THEATRE BENEFIT: BROADWAY ON THE HUDSON
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Nyack , NY

Doors open for dinner at 5:30 pm, Show time 8:00 pm
Cost : Tickets $65 by May 5, $75 after May 5; $480 Table of 8

Producer/director Richard Skipper hosts a tribute to Broadway with much-loved and familiar show tunes and will be joined by his NYC cabaret friends: Judy Barnett; Dana Lorge; Sue Matsuki & Miles Phillips. Full buffet dinner includes food and wine provided by Nyack restaurants, shops and caterers. Reservations: 845-634-5729 or go to: www.gaypriderockland.org

ROASTS, TOASTS & TRIBUTES TO CABARET’S GRAND DAME, MISS JULIE WILSON
Sunday, May 21, 2006 @ 8:00 pm
St. Clements Theatre, 423 West 46th Street, NYC

Go to: www.toastsroaststributes.com or to www.smarttic.com for tickets. $20.00 cover charge which goes to charity and FREE drinks!

This most wonderful series is the brainchild of the host, Carolyn Montgomery. Co-hosted by two of Cabaret’s finest Mr. Jay Rogers and Ms. Julie Reyburn, these series of tributes have been the hottest ticket in town. With fabulous line ups of performers selected by the honorees themselves and some special guests. I will be singing this evening. Please watch this website for the announcement of the other performers.

APRIL 2006

MAKING HER DREAMS COME TRUE
A Benefit for Memorial-Sloan Kettering
Saturday, April 8, 2006 @ 7:00 pm
North Rockland High School

One of my beautiful, talented “kids” from the ROCKlandSTAR contest invited me to sing at this lovely benefit which is done annually at her high school in loving memory of her sister, Jeanine Genovese. It was an honor to share the stage with the all of Jeanine’s friends who all meet annually from all over the U.S. to honor their friend and her amazing family in this show to raise money for cancer research.

SPECIAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOLD OUT BIRTHDAY SHOW!
Sunday, April 9, 2006 @ 2:00 pm

The Hideaway Room at

169 Eighth Avenue (between 18th & 19th)
is proud to present:

A Special Encore Performance of
10 Years in the Making: The "Best Of" Set
This MAC Award Nominated show is being reprised one last time as a thank you to all the folks who saw the run last fall. Make those reservations today: 212-206-0609 (after 4 pm ) SPECIAL $5.00 cover charge/$15.00 food or drink minimum. GREAT brunch served from 1:00 pm

MAC Awards Show

I am up for an award this year in the Special Productions category along with my Musical Director/Arranger/Collaborator, Gregory Toroian and I am also a presenter. I get to give a dear friend the special Hanson Award! Performing tonight are: Betty Buckely, Shelia Jordan, Phoebe Snow, Clark Terry and MORE! If you can’t make the show, keep your fingers crossed for me!

ROASTS, TOASTS & TRIBUTES TO MICHAEL NELSEN
Sunday, April 30, 2006 @ 8:00 pm
St. Clements Theatre, 423 West 46th Street, NYC

Go to: www.toastsroaststributes.com or to www.smarttic.com for tickets.
$20.00 cover charge which goes to charity and FREE drinks!

This most wonderful series is the brainchild of the host, Carolyn Montgomery. Co-hosted by two of Cabaret’s finest Mr. Jay Rogers and Ms. Julie Reyburn, these series of tributes have been the hottest ticket in town. With fabulous line ups of performers selected by the honorees themselves and some special guests, all of these evenings have been amazing thusfar. Tonight we honor Cabaret’s #1 fan, Mr. Michael Nelsen with an amazing line up including: Tom Anderson; Kim Cea; Scott Coulter; Baby Jane Dexter; Natalie Douglas; Gashole (Michael Holland/Karen Mack); the great Julie Wilson and ME!!!

MARCH 2006

The 5th Annual Cabaret at St. Clement’s
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Food & Beverage Reception 6:30 pm
Performances start at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25.00 (available at the door) includes reception and cabaret.
Reservations are not required.

Come Get Your Beads… Enjoy good food, good drink, and some of the best cabaret performers in New York! Raising money for St. Clement’s Participation in the PRIDE Parade. For more information, visit www.stclementsnyc.org.

JUDY GARLAND LIVE
Saturday, March 25, 2006
11:00 pm

Don’t Tell Mama - 343 W. 46 th Street [between 8 th & 9 th] - Reservations are highly recommended. Call: 212-757-0788 after 4:00 p.m. $20.00 cover charge/2 drink minimum.

I am guest starring in the incomparable Tommy Femia’s tribute to Judy Garland. Tommy has been called “Fabulous” by the New York Times and “the most extraordinary Judy impersonator this side of OZ” by Theatre Mania…he is a NY treasure. Please read more about him at: www.tommyfemia.com

FEBRUARY 2006

The 5th Annual Cabaret at St. Clement’s
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Food & Beverage Reception 6:30 pm
Performances start at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $25.00 (available at the door) includes reception and cabaret.
Reservations are not required.

Come Get Your Beads… Enjoy good food, good drink, and some of the best cabaret performers in New York! Raising money for St. Clement’s Participation in the PRIDE Parade. For more information, visit www.stclementsnyc.org.

BARRY LEVITT’S VOCAL JAZZ WORKSHOP & BRUNCH
Sunday, February 26th, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Featuring The Barry Levitt Quartet: Brian Grice - drums, Chip Jackson - bass,
David Schnitter - sax, Barry Levitt, piano
Iridium
1650 Broadway (at 51st Street), NYC
Brunch Buffet with complimentary cocktail
$21.95 plus tax per person
Reservations 212-582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com

Barry and his Quartet are at Iridium every Sunday, and they descirbe this gig as " Music you can be part of . . . " Barry invites a new guest artist every week, and select audience members are invited to sit in, too.

JANUARY 2006

THE ROCKland IDOL PRELIMINARLIES CONTEST
Sunday, January 8th
I will be judging the preliminaries of the local STAR SEARCH/AMERICAN IDOL type contest to find the best young talent in the Nyack/Rockland County area. Last year’s competition was stunning. 1 st prize is an incredible package including headshots, a demo CD, an image consultant and much, much more.

A TRIBUTE TO THE GALS WHO MAKE ME WANT TO SING…
PEGGY, ROSEMARY & ELLA
Saturday, January 14th @ 8:00 pm
Port Charlotte , FL
$14.00 Music Charge

Turning Leaf Productions’ The Big Apple Series has invited me down to do still another version of my Tribute to the Gals show this time featuring the music of three of my all time favorites, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney & Miss Ella Fitzgerald. This newly renovated theatre has been through the mill and back after this little town was hit hard by last year’s hurricane.

Valerie Snead developed this series to bring folks back to this lovely theatre by producing several shows celebrating all the various kinds of music we sometimes take for granted here in NY! In town? Near Port Charlotte? Come see me and support this lovely theatre.

SPECIAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOLD OUT BIRTHDAY SHOW!
Friday, January 20th @ 9:30 pm

The Hideaway Room at

169 Eighth Avenue (between 18th & 19th)
is proud to present:

A Special Encore Performance of
10 Years in the Making: The Birthday Show
Colm and Shane, the owners of Helen’s, are bringing back a bunch of us for a “BEST OF 2004” series this month. Tonight I’m bringing back the SOLD OUT Birthday Show with the entire band… Gregory Toroian (piano); Chip Jackson (bass) & Brian Grice (percussion). Make those reservations now, it’s going to be a hot, hot night at The Hideaway Room! Dinner served from 8:30. Call: 212-206-0609 (after 4 pm ). Please read all the reviews we have received on my reviews page.

SIRENS OF SWING…And Other Reasons for Alarm!
Sunday, January 22nd @ 4:20 pm
The New York Hilton as part of the APAP Convention – please watch this website for further details on the showcase time/place

With my new partner, the wonderful and oh so fun LAURIE KRAUZ, in a brand new product that we are selling at this convention at Lee Lessak/LML Production’s table. Sirens of Swing… is exactly what the show name implies: sexy, sassy gals singing & swinging jazzy tunes and oh yeah…we’re WAY funny! Our other partner in this show is the wonderful Daryl Kojak.

Ethel Merman's 100th Birthday Party
Wednesday, January 25th @ 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Danny's Skylight Room
346 West 46th Street, NYC
Reservations: 212-265-8130/8133

I'll be one of the "others" performing Ethel's work, along with Richard Skipper, Joe Regan and Geoffrey Mark. There will also be a discussion of Ethel's career, led by Geoffrey Mark and others who knew her. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway, a new biography by Grammy-nominated writer Geoffrey Mark. Click here to see the flyer for this event.

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DECEMBER 2005

Holiday/Christmas Shows that I will be a part of…’Tis the season!

Sunday, December 4th @ 8:00 pm
Neil Berg’s Annual Holiday Show starring Rob Evan
Irvington Theatre.

Friday, December 9th & 16th @ 8:30 pm
Guest starring for a special duet with Eileen Fulton’s Holiday Show
Don’t Tell Mama – 343 W. 46th Street (between 8th & 9th Aves.)

Saturday, December 10th @ 8:00 pm
Cabaret Hotline On Line’s Holiday Bash starring Cabaret Biggest Stars!!!
The Encore - 266 West 47th Street – NY , NY

Thursday, December 15th @ 8:00 pm
Guest starring in Miles Phillips’ Birthday Show.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2005

The Hideaway Room at Helen's
169 Eighth Avenue (between 18th & 19th)
is proud to present:
Le Menu for 10 Years in the Making
A Seven Course Meal
A new show every week for 7 weeks

The Appetizer – Show #1
Today’s Special: Helen’s Grilled Calamari
Sue’s Favorite Snacks
Sunday, October 9th 2:00 pm
This is the “sampler show”, one of Sue’s favorite sets. This show features several tunes that Sue has been performing in her Tribute to Ella show as well as an eclectic mix of tunes by Elvis Costello; Mel Torme; Carly Simon and the Great American Songbook. This show will give the new audience member an idea of how Sue & Gregory work and of how they strive to find A NEW TAKE through their arrangements.

Mixed Greens – Show #2
Tonight’s Special: Helen’s Arugala Salad
Bits of this n’ that tossed with some original ingredients
Friday, October 14th 7:00 pm
Tunes that we haven’t done in awhile that made the cut for this run but not for any of the specifically themed shows in this series. Five of these tunes are originals songs written by friends of both Sue & Gregory’s and, talk about an eclectic mix…there’s a song about a horny lion, a tune that Mel Torme wrote that never “made it” as well as a few American Songbook tunes and some of my jazz favorites.

Zuppa de Showtunes – Show #3
Today’s Special: Helen’s “Wicked” Good Pumpkin Bisque
A medley of new ingredients creating one hot stew
Sunday, October 23rd 2:00 pm
Sue performed a different version of this show about 5 years ago as an exercise in going outside of her comfort zone and exploring other genres of music. Sue takes you back to when she was a kid upstairs in her bedroom pretending to be Striesand, Andrews or Moreno in front of her “Wall Full of Mirrors”. In this all new version, she explores jazzy takes on show music and has created a one woman, mini-Broadway drama just for you this evening.

The Entrée – Show #4
Tonight’s Special: Helen’s Lamb Chops & Garlic Mashed Blue Potatoes
Mash Those Blue Potatoes (Who knew potatoes got sad?)
Friday, October 28 th 7:00 pm
This show is the “main course” in this series because, from the opening number (written by Sue & Gregory) to her covering of blues tunes done by Gloria Lynn, Dakota Staton & Bonnie Raitt and right up to the Ellington closer, Sue trumpets “everyone spread the news, this white girl, can damn well sing the blues”! It’s also a wicked funny show but you have to come to find out why!

Dessert – Show #5
Today’s Special – A Plate of Sweetness
Serving up the sweetness of the gals who make me want to sing
Saturday, November 6th 2:00 pm
Custom tailored versions of this show have played all over the East Coast but the show that books the most is the Billie, Peggy & Ella version. Tonight is a sampler of some of the other gals that I have paid tribute to over the years as well as Ella and Peggy. All of these gals have inspired me to sing. If I could take Ella’s musicianship, Sarah’s vocal quality, Peggy’s sexiness, Dakota’s wild abandon, Rosemary’s phrasing, etc., I’d have what I’d call “Frankensinger”. They cannot be duplicated of course so what I have taken from all of these gals are lessons.

The Cheese Platter – Show #6
Tonight’s Special: Interntional Tastes – Brie, Smoked Mozzarella & Gouda
Funny cheesy bites of the Matsuki’s travel life
Friday, November 11th 7:00 pm
Never underestimate the power of cheese! Sue has always been known to be a pretty funny story teller and has been told many times, “You should do stand up.” So she did, at Caroline’s, doing her travel set and it killed. A reviewer once wrote, “I don’t know if I go back to see her because she sings great or because she’s so funny.” He also said, “Just don’t let her husband make your travel plans.” What he didn’t realize, of course, is that the Matsuki’s own a Travel Agency…NOT the best ad for their business but a great “review” for this show!

The Apperitif – Show #7
Tonight’s Special: Champagne for Everyone!
A wine tasting of brand new songs
November 18th 9:30 pm [SOLD OUT! But we’ll bring it back.]
Come celebrate Sue’s 47 th Birthday and the “birth” of a new decade of this musical partnership! Tonight’s FREE concert and party is the debut of Sue & Gregory’s brand new set of tunes, tunes that they have never performed together before. This is their “gift” to you…dear friends, family, fans and press who have supported them over these past 10 years! SOLD OUT!

This show will present all the material that my Musical Director and Collaborator of the past 10 years, Gregory Toroian, and I have done together. We will run this show for 6 weeks with a different show every week! Come see pieces from:

Speaking of Happiness…Your Stories
A Wall Full of Mirrors…A Reflective Piece
Team Work
A Tribute to the Gals Who Make Me Want to Sing
JAM N’ TOASTS
More Jammin’, Less Toasts
Ella Fitzgerald, The First Lady of Song
Plus…some show tunes and new tunes AND…Gregory sings!

GUYS n’ DOLLS of Cabaret Salute BCEFA
Monday, October 17th @ 7:00 pm
The Hideaway Room at Helen’s
169 Eighth Avenue (between 18 th & 19 th)
Reservation: 212-206-0609 after 4:00 pm
$25.00 cover charge/$15.00 food or drink minimum (excellent food!)

I’ll be hosting this one night only amazing evening where every penny brought in will go directly to BCEFA, an organization close to my heart. So far the amazing guest stars are: Aaron Lee Battle; Laurie Krauz; Carolyn Montgomery; Miles Phillips and Helen’s owner, Colm Reilly. More folks to follow too! It will be an extraordinary night celebrating the WOW of life. Please watch for more details. Click here to view the flyer for this event.

AUGUST 2005

An All Comedy Version of JAM N’ TOASTS goes to FIRE ISLAND in Rick Leonard’s CABARET BY THE BAY Series
Monday, August 8 th @ 10:00 pm
The Tides – Ocean Walk – Cherry Grove
Reservations: 917-497-1820

For the past few years Rick has produced shows out on Fire Island , bringing NYC Cabaret acts out for a one night appearance. Tonight is my night at The Tides in a brand new comedy version of my award-winning JAM N’ TOASTS Series.

AN EVENING WITH FRANK & ELLA
Wednesday, August 17th @ 7:00 & 8:30 pm
The Encore
266 West 47th Street, NY , NY
Reservations: 212-221-3960
http://www.theencorenyc.com

Lennie Watts, the producer of Under The Covers…Your Favorites, Singing Their Favorites is bringing back a few of the shows from this MAC Award winning series for three weeks in August. Tonight I reprise my Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady of Song show from that series and I am sharing

the evening with the wonderful, Matt Lahey, in his tribute to Frank Sinatra at 7:00 pm . It’s a double header of Frank & Ella played by the wonderful Rick Jensen for Matt and by the incomparable Tedd Firth for me. Make your reservations TODAY because this night will sell out (if I do say so myself…puff, puff!).

JULY 2005

CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE’s Anniversary Party "15 YEARS OF HUGS & STUFF"
Wednesday, July 6th party starting from 6:00 pm (see details below) – The Encore - 266 West 47th Street – NY, NY – Reservations: 212-221-3960 - http://www.theencorenyc.com (see prices below) – Cabaret Show time: 7:30 pm

This event is being held to celebrate the 15th Birthday of CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE www.cabarethotlineonline.com which also coincides with Stu Hamstra’s 66th Birthday. By joining before July 6th you will be able to attend the party in the ENCORE piano bar at 6:00 pm for FREE. Non-members can join at the door for $20 and receive a SILVER membership, but you can avoid that hassle by joining today. We have lined up some great entertainment for the party, including a performance by puppeteer Tim Reilly and a few "new faces" in cabaret. There will be snacks, a cash bar with happy hour prices, plus a chance to network and schmooze, with music provided by the talented newcomer David Austin at the piano. To join this wonderful evening and celebration please visit: http://svhamstra.com/Membership.shtml

The theme for tonight are those performers who Stu has watched over these past 15 years who have gotten to where they are today through perseverance and hard work. Here are some of the performers who are scheduled to appear:

Rock Albers Multi-MAC Award Winning Comic
Lucille Carr-Kaffashan This year's MAC/Hanson Award Winner
Jeanne MacDonald Multi-MAC & Bistro Award Winner
Sue Matsuki MAC Award Winner & The Julie Wilson Cabaret Achievement Award
Carolyn Montgomery MAC & Bistro Award Winner
Julie Reyburn MAC, Bistro & Nightlife Award Winner *pending baby delivery!
Marcus Simeone Multi-MAC & Bistro Award Winner
Michael Vaccaro MAC Award Winner
Lennie Watte Multi-MAC & Bistro Award Winner
Nancy Witter Multi-MAC Award Winning Comic.

Plus several SURPRISE guests. The amazing, MAC Award winning Steven Ray Watkins will be musical director for the evening, which should wrap-up around 9:30 pm. (As with all live entertainment events, performers are subject to change.)

Also CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE will announce the first JEFF MATSON MEMORIAL AWARD at the show, to be given to a performer, musical director, writer, songwriter, director and/or graphic designer showing outstanding excellence, talent and creativity in cabaret.

ALL MAC JAZZ / IRIDIUM FESTIVAL!
Thursday, July 14th @ 8:30 pm – Iridium Jazz Club – 1650 Broadway @ 51st St. – Reservations: 212-582-2121 - (Great food – try the tuna tartare!)

I LOVE THE IRIDIUM and am so excited to be back there again. This time, MAC President and Jazz pianist extraordinaire, Barry Levitt, has invited several MAC Members, myself included, who sing primarily in a jazzy way, to participate in this Festival co-hosted by Scott Barbarino and the Iridium Jazz Club. Sharing my evening are:

8:30 - 9:30 The wonderful John DeMarco & Sue Matsuki
10:30 - 11:30 Ty Stephens & Molly Mahoney

There will be another Festival night on Thursday, July 28th that will feature:

8:30 - 9:30 Val Ryder & Annette Sanders
10:30 – 11:30 Latanya Hall & Alysha Umphress

JAM N’ TOASTS hits the road again!
Wednesday, July 27th & Thursday, July 28th @ 8:00 pm – The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor – Boothbay Harbor, Maine - Please visit: www.opera-house.org

I’m taking one of my best friends, MAC Award, Bistro Award & Nightlife Award winning singer, Carolyn Montgomery and my Godbaby, her son Eli, with me on a fun road trip to do these two nights. Carolyn will guest star, sharing the bill with me each night doing a show called "Guilty Pleasures". So, it’s a two-for-one evening of two award winning singers in a lovely place way up in Maine where we hope to show them what NYC Cabaret is all about and, of course, meet some new friends. Please come join us if you are in the area and come say "hey" after the show

JUNE 2005

ZING WENT THE STRINGS OF OUR HEARTS!
A Musical Tribute to Judy Garland (On what would have been her 83rd Birthday!)
Friday, June 10th @ 7:30 pm – St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - 11 Division Avenue - Nyack, NY - Reservations: 845-634-5729 (see prices below)

This event is part of the Festival of the Arts and will be hosted by Richard Skipper (as Richard!) with Dale Badway, Judy Barnett, Joan Crowe, Kathleen France, Sue Matsuki, Leslie Orofino & featuring Paul Chamlin on piano. Directed by Louis Pietig. Tickets are $15 in advance (credit card or check) and $20 at the door (cash/checks only) and will benefit Gay Pride Rockland. The cost includes Dessert at the Burd House Frame Shop & Gallery - 125 Main St. - Suite 4 - Nyack, NY - 845-358-7979 where the Juried Art Exhibit & Sale to Benefit Gay Pride Rockland is on display. Please visit: (http://www.gaypriderockland.org/ )

CALIENTE!
Sunday, June 12th @ 7:00 pm – Don’t Tell Mama – 343 W. 46th Street (between 8th & 9th) – Reservations: 212-757-0788

Come see the hilarious David St. John as Carlos host an evening of song and dance and whatever! I will be his special guest star this evening and will get to play again with one of my favorite people and pianist, Gerry Dieffenbach! Please visit: www.dstjohn.com

BOBBIE HOROWITZ’s SENIOR PROM & CABARET BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Thursday, June 16th @ 8:00 pm

A private party celebrating this wonderful "senior" on her 65th Birthday. Singing tonight, from Cabaret & Broadway, all to honor Bobbie are (get this line up!): Margot Astrachan, Karen Benedetto, Barbara Brussell, Sara Dacey Charles, Toni Condos, Cynthia Crane, Joan Crowe, Pam Hamilton, Annette Hunt, Zoe Lyon, Dana Lorge, Marieann Meringolo, ME!, Sidney Myer, Phillip Officer, Jana Robbins, Richard Skipper, Diana Templeton & John Wallowitch! AND, we’re being accompanied by the incomparable Tex Arnold! Bobbie is an amazing gal who runs the not for profit organization called The Time Square Group which an organization that brings the arts and all facets of working in the arts to inner city kids throughout New York. If you’d like to make a special Birthday contribution to The Times Square Group, please send your check to: 1501 Broadway - Suite 1915 - NY, NY 10036 or Call: 212-391-4602. Now if you’d like an invitation to this Birthday party, I’m sure that for a sizeable donation something could be worked out…contact me for details at: suematsuki@aol.com.

A MEMORIAL TO SONG WRITER JEFF MATSON
Saturday, June 18th @ 7:00 pm – Don’t Tell Mama - 343 W. 46th Street (between 8th & 9th) – Reservations: 212-757-0788

There will be a $15.00 recommended donation and a $10.00 minimum. All proceeds will go directly to the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation to help promote awareness of this devastating illness that took Jeff’s life right before his 50th Birthday.

A tribute to my dear friend, the writer of the show I starred in last year, THE QUESTION W REVUE. This tribute will star all the folks who loved him and sang his and his writing partner, Brooke Cowan’s, songs as follows: Joan Crowe, Annie Hughes, Rob Langeder, Sue Matsuki, Carolyn Montgomery, Miles Phillips, Rob Pruitt & Michelle Russell. Played by Jeff’s new friend, John Bowen and hosted in the lounge room of Don’t Tell Mama, Jeff’s old hang out. Donations/checks made payable to NNFF may be sent c/o me at: 16 Clifford Place – Brooklyn, NY 11222.

APRIL 2005

THE MAC AWARDS
Monday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m.
Symphony Space, NYC