[NEohioPAL] Pickwick & Frolic's THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW Final Performances in January 2008

[John DiSanto]

Start spreading the news--Pickwick & Frolic's THE
MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW has scheduled its final regular
performances for January of 2008.  

After a 4 1/2 year run on the Frolic Cabaret Stage
every Friday and Saturday night at midnight, Pickwick
& Frolic's tribute to Sinatra's Vegas is closing.  The
show which opened in May 2003 currently features
original cast members Ian Atwood, Eileen Burns, Betsy
Kahl as the showgirl and features Gregory Cross on
drums.  Keith Faris joined the show after its first
year replacing Donnie Long.  Costumes were designed by
Jenniver Sparano.  THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW was
created and directed by Cleveland native Michael
Rogaliner and music directed by John DiSanto.  

Over the years THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW has scored
mentions in The New York Times, USA Today, The
Cleveland Plain Dealer and various other national and
local papers.  It was also featured prominently on
Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels when she came to
Cleveland.  It has been a favorite of nearly every top
national comedian that has played the Hilarities
stage.

A hallmark of the show from early on was the Martini
Show "Guest Spot" during which national and local
performers would perform on stage with the cast. 
Highlights have included film actor Danny Aiello's
rendition of "Pennies From Heaven" and The Phantom of
the Opera's touring Carlotta's emotional "Bewitched,
Bothered and Bewildered."  THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW
has been privileged to have some of Cleveland's best
local talent perform in the show.  Look for an
announcement of returning local favorites for the
final performances.

THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW continues to party every
Friday and Saturday at midnight in the Frolic Cabaret
in December with its 5th annual holiday edition.  In
2008, the classic Rat Pack version will return for a
final victory lap of four performances every Saturday
night in January.

The Frolic Cabaret is part of Pickwick & Frolic
Restaurant & Club and is Cleveland's premiere cabaret
space.  Its state of the art lighting and sound
envelope a cozy 125-seat room conducive to parties and
cabarets.  Pickwick & Frolic is located at 2035 East
Fourth St. across from the House of Blues Restaurant. 
Look for new entertainment in the Frolic Cabaret soon.

THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW cast and staff wish to thank
Cleveland and Pickwick for this phenomenal 4 1/2 year
run.  Thousands of supportive fans have celebrated
some great moments with the cast including
first-dates, engagements, post-wedding nightcaps,
anniversaries, time on leave from Iraq, birthdays and
the occasional divorce.  We look forward to seeing you
one more time.  As Frank Sinatra once said, "The most
intense living begins at midnight."

THE MIDNIGHT MARTINI SHOW is, as always, free and open
to the public.