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The Christopher Cabaret at
The Cotton Club 656 West 125th Street New York, NY (212) 663 - 7980
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The Producer Barbara Christopher’s musical journey has taken her from Juilliard to the Broadway stage to traveling across the globe performing in world-renowned operas. She has worked with such artists as Liza Minnelli, Hal Prince, Melba Moore, Jack Cassidy, Linda Lavin, Bernadette Peters, Gregory Hines, Alfred Drake, Alvin Ailey, and Kathleen Battle and has performed such roles as Musetta in Frank Corsaro’s La Bohème and Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro. Her journey brings her talent and techniques to New York City. Currently a staff instructor at Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, Barbara has taught at Viterbo University, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Actors Institute, and the Sol Goldman YM-YWHA. She was cofounder, producer, and artistic director of Opera Amici, Inc., and she continues the 20-year tradition of producing and performing in the Christopher Cabaret, a semiannual showcase of her students’ talents in New York City. With her extensive training and experience in performance and instruction, Barbara’s vocal teaching and coaching makes a difference with voices at every level and in most every musical style. 4
The Musical Director Andrew David Sotomayor is thrilled to be working with such wonderful talent. Previous credits include music directing Cutman: a boxing musical, Erotic Broadway: Vintage Variety, Counting Squares' Woyzeck, Frankie and Debbie: Live at the Martini Lounge, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Providence: A Musical Comedy, and Popesical! As a composer he has provided scores for Bent, and the short films Cuba 1961: A Love Story and Timeless.
ANDREW DAVID SOTOMAYOR Composer | Music Director | Performer E m a i l - Soto.dd@gmail.com Call - (386) 793-4288 • Accompanist and vocalist • Arrangements • Transcriptions • Practice Recordings • Coaching
Call for Consultation
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Congratulations To Barbara Christopher & Christopher Cabaret
25 years of singing and making people happy!
Life Works at Christopher Cabaret
Susan Cagen 6
The Players
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The Natural Nicole Conti is a junior in High School and has been singing since she can remember. She's been in several musicals such as “The Wizard of Oz”, “Oklahoma”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat”, and other shows she's written with peers. Nicole is extremely excited to be performing at the Cotton Club with Barbara and her other students. She's very thankful for the opportunity and appreciates Barbara and Andrew's guidance throughout this process. Nicole wishes to continue singing for the rest of her life.
On Stage: “MEAN” By Taylor Swift Words & Music by Taylor Swift
“UNFAITHFUL” By Rhianna Words & Music by Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansan & Shaffer Smith
“BEAUTIFUL” By Christina Aguilera Words &Music by Linda Perry
“IF I AIN’T GOT YOU” By Alicia Keys Words & Music by Alicia Keys
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The Charmer Cindy Diaz is a bilingual school psychologist that loves singing and music. Her music is inspired by movies and loves other people’s suggestions. As a Libra, she carefully considers her choices and it takes her some time to narrow down al has fun with all of the possibilities. Cindy is so excited to be singing amongst such great talent tonight at The Cotton Club! She is incredibly grateful that you came and thanks you for coming out to support us!
On Stage: “I WANT TO SPEND MY LIFETIME LOVING YOU” By Marc Anthony and Tina Arena Words Will Jennings Music by James Horner
“WOODEN HEART” by Elvis Presley Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey, Berthold Kaempfert
“GOD GIVE ME STRENGTH” by Elvis Costello Words and Music by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello
“CALL ME MAYBE” By Carly Rae Jepsen Words and Music by Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Crowe, and Josh Ramsay
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We, the friends of Bennett Silverstein, of the Community of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, honor Christopher Cabaret & its founder, Barbara Christopher for their debut at New York’s historic Cotton
Club
Dorothy Carroll Hon Kevin Peter Carroll Terry Ciotti Annette Ciotti Annette Coleman Jaine Groff Peter and Patricia Killen The Krosky Family Patricia Lobosco Cynthia Lowney, Esq. Loretta Monaghan-Dunn Kathleen Ryan Richard Zammarioni
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The Beauty M. Natasha Reid is delighted to be sharing the stage with the phenomenal talent of Christopher Cabaret. Natasha has performed as a member New Voices of Freedom Choir, appeared in U2’s “Rattle and Hum” movie and as a regular feature of the “Allyson Star Variety Show”. She recently appeared at the Broadway Comedy Club and the Iguana Lounge in NYC. This is Natasha’s second appearance with the Christopher Cabaret. Natasha thanks all of you the opportunity to share this gift of music with you.
On Stage: “OFFICIALLY MISSING YOU” By Tamia Words & Music by Channel 7
“LOVE ON TOP” By Beyoncé Words & Music by Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash and Shea Taylor
“LOVE YOU TO THE LETTER” By Anita Baker Words & Music by James McBride
“BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE” By Taste of Honey Words & Music by Janice Marie Johnson and Perry L. Kibble
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The vixen Dawn Speaks is a singer, actor, poet. Dawn has performed in the triptych “Mama Africa”, “This Little Word of Mine” and most recently in the play “Perfect”. This marks Dawn’s singing debut with the Christopher Cabaret. She is thrilled to be able to be a part of this wonderful group of talent and thanks all of you who have supported her on this journey to Broadway.
On Stage: “IT MIGHT BE YOU” By Roberta Flack Words by Alan and Marilyn Bergman Music by Dave Grusin
“A THOUSAND MILES” By Vanessa Carlton Words & Music by Vanessa Carlton
“UNFORGETTABLE” By Nat King Cole Words & Music by Irvin Gordon
“GIVE ME ONE REASON” By Tracy Chapman Words & Music by Tracy Chapman
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The star Celebrating his 8th year with Christopher Cabaret this month, Bennett Silverstein is also celebrating another milestone in just 5 days - he turns 60. Despite his longevity, he persists he keeps learning how to sing by listening to the younger members of the group. He appeared in a community theater production of My Fair Lady in Brooklyn, the borough that he loves. He loves the cabaret so much that he actually took 4 trains and a shuttle bus to get to rehearsal in Manhattan. Bennett is committed to giving you a good show. There's only one word to describe somebody like that: STAR! Because he is starry eyed...ABOUT YOU!
On Stage: “FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE” Words & Music by Loinel Bart
“HAPPY TOGETHER” By The Turtles Words & Music by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon
“THE GOOD LIFE ” By Frank Sinatra Words by Jack Reardon & Music by Sacha Distel
“TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT” By Sammy Davis Words and Music by Jerry Bock, Larry Holofcener and George Weiss
“ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE” Music by Jerome Kern, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
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Congratulations to Bennett Silverstein and all the performers in the CHRISTOPHER CABARET BREAK BOTH LEGS! Attorneys and Staff at Fischer Brothers, Esq Attorneys and Counselors At Law
Thank you to our amazing band members: Kai Ando— Bass Donna Kelly—Drums Thank you for coming!
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In thanks and in memory of Maury and Betty Silverstein For giving us Bennett Silverstein and his music GO, CHRISTPOHER CABARET! William Skerker, LCSW, LRSW
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Juilliard graduate, veteran of Broadway Worldwide Opera Performer Soprano Barbara Christopher wants to train you With her extensive training and experience in performance and instruction, Barbara’s vocal teaching and coaching makes a difference with voices at every level and in most every musical style. Individual Private Sessions - $65 per 50 min session Duo Private Sessions - $70 per hour session – Bring a friend! Call for more details about: Individual Savings Package Private Group Sessions with Accompanist Spring Enrollment for 2013 Gift certificates available for the holidays in any combination you choose. To book your sessions & for further information, contact
coralchalice@yahoo.com or (917) 770-7963