2010
Saturday, October 30
THE RITZ SUPPER CLUB in Fairfield, CT
DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM / DINNER AT 7 PM / SHOW AT 9 PM
INDIVIDUAL SHOWS: $75 per show (plus tax & gratuity)
SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (800) 529-8497
http://attheritz.homestead.com/ritzsupperclub.html
Saturday, October 9
Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center
Cabaret Convention, Closing Night Concert
THE ROYAL ROOM @ THE COLONY PALM BEACH HOTEL
Presents
KAREN OBERLIN in
HEART & SOUL: A Centennial Celebration of Frank Loesser
155 HAMMON AVENUE, PALM BEACH, FL
SHOWS @ 8pm, dinner available before the show
Reservations: 561.659.8100
http://www.thecolonypalmbeach.com
Tuesday, July 13
Karen Oberlin in Jazz Vocalist Festival, 6pm
Iridium Jazz Club
1650 Broadway, NYC (at 51st St.)
RESERVATIONS: (212) 582-2121
www.iridiumjazzclub.com
Monday, July 5
Sondheim Unplugged - 7pm
Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 West 42nd Street, NYC
RESERVATIONS: (212) 695-6909
www.beechmantheatre.com
NEW!
June 1, 2010 - June 19, 2010
KAREN OBERLIN in
HEART AND SOUL: The Songs of Frank Loesser
THE OAK ROOM @ THE ALGONQUIN HOTEL
59 West 44th Street, NYC
Reservations: 212.419.9331
Tuesday - Thursday @ 8:30pm
Friday, Saturday @ 8:30pm & 11:00pm
"Thrilling! Oberlin is as lovely to look at as she is to hear, and diversity fills the air. Her singing rings true and funny and flawless." -- Rex Reed, New York Observer
Friday, May 28
TWO SETS: 7:30 & 9:30
Jazz Central
441 E. Washington St.
Reservations: 315-380-9689
$12 Cover/Cash bar available
www.cnyjazz.org
Walk-ins welcome
Tuesday, May 4
MAC AWARDS -- OBERLIN NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
B.B. Kings Blues Club and Grill
237 West 42nd Street (Btwn Broadway and 8th Ave.)
www.macnyc.com
Saturday, May 1
Zany's Furry Friends Benefit at Birdland
All-star benefit to aid animal rescue
Birdland Jazz Club
315 West 44th St.
Reservations: 212-581-3080
Saturday, April 24th
Event in Brooklyn - TBA
Wednesday, April 14th
Wednesday Night at the Iguana
Hosted by Dana Lorge & Richard Skipper
44th St. NYC
Tuesday, March 23
MIDTOWN JAZZ AT MIDDAY
Karen Oberlin in
Midtown Jazz at Midday
1-2 PM
The Sanctuary of Saint Peter’s Church
54th Street & Lexington Avenue
$7 Admission
"Warm intimacy, pitch perfect, funny, poignant, mellow, sexy and spirited (with) a sophisticated sense of phrasing... Karen Oberlin (performed) with mature, ebullient, confident Oberlin jazz savvy." -- Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes Magazine
March 16-18
Private event in FL
Wednesday, February 17th, 8pm
Oberlin guest stars in an exciting evening at
IGUANA VIP LOUNGE, 240 West 54th Street, NYC
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE IGUANA
Barry Levitt on keyboard & Saadi Zain on bass
$12.00 Music Charge/ No minimum
Reservations a must (212) 765-5454 -- Usually sold out!
Thursday, February 11th
Private fund-raiser for the needy at the Union Club, NYC
Saturday, Feb. 6th at 4 pm
SONGS FOR HAITI
A Benefit for Haiti Earthquake Relief
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
407 W. 42nd St. just West o 9th Ave.
Reservations: 212.695.6909
$20 suggested donation/ $15 minimum
PERFORMERS INCLUDE, IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER:
BABY JANE DEXTER * TONY DESARE * MARY FOSTER CONKLIN * HILARY KOLE * TERESE GENECCO * THE LOREN SCHOENBERG BAND * PAMELA LUSS *SARAH RICE * JON WEBER * SHAYNEE RAINBOLT * BILL ZEFFIRO * SAADI ZAIN * KAREN OBERLIN AND SPECIAL, SURPRISE GUESTS
ALL NET PROCEEDS GO TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, OR IF YOU WANT TO GIVE MORE, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.firstgiving.com/songsforhaiti
The Sheet Music Society -- David Hajdu talks about his new book, "Heroes & Villains," with performances by Karen Oberlin and Allan Harris
Saturday, January 23rd
Local 802 - Musicians' Hall
322 West 48th Street
New York, NY
Non-members pay $10, membership is $50
For more information: www.nysms.org/events.html
Tuesday, January 12th
The Dutch Treat Club lunch concert
The National Arts Club, NYC
KAREN OBERLIN at FEINSTEIN'S
Saturday, January 9th 2010
8:30pm
Feinstein's at Loews Regency
540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street))
RESERVATIONS: 212-339-40950
Monday, Nov. 16th
Cabaret event at the National Arts Club presented by Donald Smith and the Mabel Mercer Foundation. More information soon here and on their website: www.mabelmercer.org
Brand New Show!
BIRDS DO IT: Songs from the Natural World
Songs inspired by all things natural from such varied songwriters as Cole Porter, Fred Hersch, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim, Dave Frishberg and Paul McCartney.
Wednesday, Oct. 28th
Thursday, Nov. 5th
Thursday, Nov. 12th
All shows: 7:30pm
The Metropolitan Room
34 W 22nd St (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
$20.00 Cover + 2 Beverage Minimum
Reservations: (212) 206-0440
www.metropolitanroom.com
"Warm intimacy, pitch perfect, funny, poignant, mellow, sexy and spirited (with) a sophisticated sense of phrasing... In a one-night only show at the Iridium, Karen Oberlin reprised her Doris Day tribute with mature, ebullient, confident Oberlin jazz savvy." -- Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes Magazine
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2pm:
Hofstra Entertainment presents:
Karen Oberlin Celebrates Doris Day at 85
with the Tedd Firth Septet
Hofstra University
Monroe Lecture Center Theater
California Avenue
South Campus
For tickets, please call: 516-463-6644
"Warm intimacy, pitch perfect, funny, poignant, mellow, sexy and spirited (with) a sophisticated sense of phrasing... In a one-night only show at the Iridium, Karen Oberlin reprised her Doris Day tribute with mature, ebullient, confident Oberlin jazz savvy." -- Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes Magazine
Tuesday, Sept. 29
SHE'S BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
presented by ScoBar Entertainment
Oberlin, praised by THE NEW YORK TIMES as "a jazzier inheritor of Day's impeccable pop style," pays tribute to the under-appreciated jazz side of singer Doris Day, as Day turns 85.
Through her own interpretations and without imitation, Oberlin reexamines Doris Day, who was a jazz artist 'before she was a virgin,' in Oscar Lavant's phrase. Together with the endlessly inventive Tedd Firth Septet, Oberlin, called 'thrilling' by Rex Reed in the NEW YORK OBSERVER, brings the songs to radiant, new life.
Doris Day began her singing career touring with the Les Brown Band at 16, left the band briefly to have a child, then returned to Brown and his band to make their biggest hit, 'Sentimental Journey.' She went on to record many esteemed jazz albums, such as 'Duet' with Andre Previn. The set provides many re-imagined interpretations of her best known songs and lots of surprises, including a new, surprise special guest to help her sing her co-written, hilarious duet.
Two sets: 8pm & 10pm
1650 Broadway (between 50th & 51st)
Reservations: 212-582-2121 or online at www.iridiumjazzclub.com
$25 cover plus $10 minimum.
"Warm intimacy, pitch perfect, funny, poignant, mellow, sexy and spirited (with) a sophisticated sense of phrasing... In a one-night only show at the Iridium, Karen Oberlin reprised her Doris Day tribute with mature, ebullient, confident Oberlin jazz savvy." -- Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes Magazine
Saturday, August 22: Private Event
July 10-11: Private Event
Friday, June 18 : Morning private performance of "The Pleasure of Your Company" at St. Clemens Church
June 5-8: Private Event
Tuesday, May 19:
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB
presented by ScoBar Entertainment
Oberlin, praised by THE NEW YORK TIMES as "a jazzier inheritor of Day's impeccable pop style," pays tribute to the under-appreciated jazz side of singer Doris Day, as Day turns 85.
Oberlin, through her own interpretations and without imitation, reexamines Doris Day, who was a jazz artist 'before she was a virgin,' in Oscar Lavant's phrase. Together with the endlessly inventive Tedd Firth Septet, Oberlin, called 'thrilling' by Rex Reed in the NEW YORK OBSERVER, brings the songs to radiant, new life.
Doris Day began her singing career touring with the Les Brown Band at 16, left the band briefly to have a child, then returned to Brown and his band to make their biggest hit, 'Sentimental Journey.' She went on to record many esteemed jazz albums, such as 'Duet' with Andre Previn.
Two sets: 8pm & 10pm
1650 Broadway (between 50th & 51st)
Reservations: 212-582-2121 or online at www.iridiumjazzclub.com
$25 cover plus $10 minimum.
Wednesday, May 13 (rain date 14): Tudor City Greens Benefit - More info to come
Wednesday, May 6: Private Event
Monday, April 27:
THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION
2009 BATEAUX BENEFIT CRUISE
6:30 PM - Cocktails, 7:30 PM Sailing
An unforgettable, elegant evening of fine dining and entertainment with The Mabel Mercer Foundation aboard the glass-topped Bateaux New York. In performance, Oberlin will be joined by Klea Blackhurst, Eric Michael Gillett, and Will & Anthony Nunziata.
To buy tickets or for more information:
email: tickets@mabelmercer.org
address:
The Mabel Mercer Foundation
c/o Finell Enterprises
301 East 79th ST
New York, NY 10075
Wednesday, April 15 (rain date April 16)
All-Star Gala Concert Benefit for Tudor City Greens
The welcome back gala concert is titled, “Make Our Garden Grow," and will feature performers from Broadway and the New York City cabaret scene. The concert will be hosted by Broadway and cabaret performer Raissa Katona Bennett with performances by Eric Michael Gillett, Sarah Rice, Scott Coulter, Hector Coris, Jenna Esposito, Rob Langeder, Tanya Moberly, Karen Oberlin, Maureen Taylor, Lennie Watts and others.
6pm
WHERE: The North Park of Tudor City Greens Park (enter at Tudor City Place between East 42nd and 43rd Streets, between 1st and 2nd avenues).
**A free post-event reception with the performers will take place at 925 Lounge (800 Second Ave., between East 42nd & 43rd Streets.)
Wednesday, April 1st:
Come throw tomatoes at Karen while she sings funny songs. It is an eclectic, to say the least, evening of performers of all shapes and sizes. Warning: Uptempo only.
"Hump Night of the Iguana, " hosted by Joan Crowe
Iguana VIP Lounge
240 W. 54th St.
$10 cover
Tuesday, March 31: Dutch Treat Club Performance - Private Event
Saturday, Feb 28:
The Pleasure of Your Company - with Miles Phillips and Musical Director, Tracy Stark
"This act is a thing of beauty to be cherished! Karen Oberlin and Miles Phillips, two of cabaret’s most gifted (and awarded) performers... together with remarkable award-winning music director Tracy Stark created a show that is a must see! (They) are performing at their best. The Pleasure of Your Company should not be missed... It’s worth seeing more than once, more than twice!" -- Joe Regan, Jr. Cabaret Scenes Magazine
Monday, Feb. 16:
Master Class and Concert, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention 2008
on closing night, Saturday, November 1
at Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center
www.mabelmercer.org
October 29, 9:30 2008
Karen Oberlin in The Wizard of Words: Yip Harburgs Songs of Wit & Wisdom
at the Metropolitan Room
Bistro Award winner Karen Oberlin celebrates of one of our best-loved lyricists, the man who brought the "Rainbow" to both Finian and "The Wizard of Oz," along with writing many more of our most beloved standards. In the New York Observer, Rex Reed calls the show "Thrilling," saying "Oberlin is as lovely to look at as she is to hear. (Her singing) rings true and funny and flawless." Stephen Holden in The New York Times says Oberlin has "...impeccable pop style (and) musical intelligence... beautifully shaped readings... purity, naturalness and polished phrasing, with a jazzy spontaneity. In her show... she skillfully balances the two sides of Harburg’s sensibility."
Musical Director, Tedd Firth
Previous performances:
June 29, 9:30 2008
January 13, 9:30 2008
January 20, 9:30 2008
January 27, 9:30 2008
the Metropolitan Room
34 W 22nd St (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
$20.00 Cover + 2 Beverage Minimum
www.metropolitanroom.com
September 26, 2008
Eldercare Benefit Event Gala
Grand Ballroom, Hotel Syracuse
7pm Dinner, Awards & Performance
February 28, 2009
Miles Phillips joins Karen Oberlin
...together for the first time in:
The Pleasure of Your Company
"This act is a thing of beauty to be cherished! Karen Oberlin and Miles Phillips, two of cabaret’s most gifted (and awarded) performers... together with remarkable award-winning music director Tracy Stark created a show that is a must see! (They) are performing at their best. The Pleasure of Your Company should not be missed... It’s worth seeing more than once, more than twice!" -- Joe Regan, Jr. Cabaret Scenes Magazine
December 22, 2008
December 6, 2008
October 12, 2008
September 14, 2008
August 17, 2008
the Metropolitan Room
34 W 22nd St (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
$20.00 Cover + 2 Beverage Minimum
www.metropolitanroom.com
Wednesday, September 3rd
Any Wednesday Series
Miles Phillips joins Karen Oberlin
with Tracy Stark
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
1972 Broadway
(between 66th & 67th Sts)
6PM
free admission
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Karen joins others in
A Tribute to Jazz Legend Barbara Lea
7:30 p.m.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
with Bob Dorough, The Loren Schoenberg Big Band, Steve Ross, Ronny Whyte, Daryl Sherman and many more.
Put on by Jeanie Wilson, Karen Oberlin and Sue Matsuki and the help of many generous friends of Barbara
SUMMER TOURING 2008:
Karen Oberlin in The Wizard of Words: Yip Harburgs Songs of Wit & Wisdom
Bistro Award winner Karen Oberlin celebrates of one of our best-loved lyricists, the man who brought the "Rainbow" to both Finian and "The Wizard of Oz," along with writing many more of our most beloved standards. In the New York Observer, Rex Reed calls the show "Thrilling," saying "Oberlin is as lovely to look at as she is to hear. (Her singing) rings true and funny and flawless." Stephen Holden in The New York Times says Oberlin has "...impeccable pop style (and) musical intelligence... beautifully shaped readings... purity, naturalness and polished phrasing, with a jazzy spontaneity. In her show... she skillfully balances the two sides of Harburg’s sensibility."
Musical Director, Tedd Firth
August 9, 2008 - Lake Hopatcong, private event
May 16, Cazenovia Counterpart Series Concert
May 16, Artists In Partnership Cabaret Festival Concert
Summer private parties no longer listed from 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
The New York Sheet Music Society
LIKE LOVE: The Popular Music of André Previn
Bistro Award-winning jazz-pop singer Karen Oberlin graces the New York Sheet Music Society for one afternoon only with her highly acclaimed show, “Like Love: The Popular Songs of Andre Previn,” for which she was a finalist for the critics’ Nightlife Awards in 2007. You'll be delighted and surprised by this varied collection of extraordinary songs –- some beloved, some virtually unknown, by a master composer who defies category. Lyricists Johnny Mercer, Alan Jay Lerner, the Bergmans, Comden and Green, Dory Langdon (Previn), and others, joined Andre Previn to create the stuff of a show rich with complex emotions, substance, and delicious wit.
Musical Director, Tedd Firth
1:45 PM
Local 802 – Musicians’ Hall
322 West 48th Street, NYC
http://www.nysms.org
2007
Tuesday November 13, 2007
LIKE LOVE: The Popular Music of André Previn
"Stellar… enchanting… Oberlin's winsome voice and delicate phrasing are a perfect match for Previn's compositions. (She) will entertain you so thoroughly that you'll actually come away believing that Previn was – or, at least should have been – as popular as Richard Rodgers." -- Barbara & Scott Siegel, Two of Clubs, TalkinBroadway.com, January 15, 2008
musical direction by Tedd Firth .
At:
The Metropolitan Room
34 W. 22nd Street, NYC
reservations: (212) 206-0440
http://www.metropolitanroom.com
Previous performances of this show:
September 17, 2006
September 16, 2006
September 15, 2006
September 14, 2006
and at:
Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret
July 10, 2006
July 9, 2006
October 13th, 2007
"Wall of Fame" Benefit Concert
for
Nottingham High School
(Karen's alma mater)
at Drumlins Country Club
Syracuse
July 6th, 2007
Karen performed in the
17TH ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH FOR CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE
The Metropolitan Room
34 W. 22nd Street, NYC
reservations: (212) 206-0440
http://www.metropolitanroom.com
Summer touring and private events no longer listed for 2007
April 28, 2007
A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
at
Skaneateles Area Arts Council Series Concert
February - Finalist for 2007 Nightlife Award