Piano Bars

#1

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 5:33pm

I don't even know if this is the board I should be posting on. So, sorry in advance! I've never posted on here before. Anyway, my aunt and uncle are coming into town. They wanted to take me to a piano bar where showtunes are primarily, if not entirely, sung. The plan was Marie's Crisis because they had heard about it from some friends. However, I guess they've closed. Does anyone have any ideas of places similar? Thanks so much!

#2

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 5:43pm

Maries is still there, was just there last week.

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#3

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 6:30pm

VERY strange. I saw two things online saying it closed.

#4

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 7:31pm

Hooray! Still in business.

Updated On: 3/8/10 at 07:31 PM

#5

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 7:40pm

"The After Party" Friday nights at The West Bank Cafe downstairs is always a good time.

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#6

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 7:45pm

Maries Crisis! 59 Grove St. Still open. That Magazine writer is an idiot! Check
their sources . Roses Turn which was 2 doors down closed 2 years ago.
Try and go on a night when Jim Allen is on piano. He is crazy but very entertaining!!! ( I think Mondays and Thurs?)

#7

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 9:20pm

Don't Tell Mama on 46th street between 8th and 9th avenue.

#8

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 9:37pm

Marie's Crisis is most definitely not closed. It does great business. If it were to close, you would've definitely heard about it- a big article, not a tiny "Venue closed".

Jim Allen is Mondays and Wednesdays, maybe Fridays too.

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#9

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 10:33pm

It's so weird all of the conflicting info regarding Marie's. I feel like I should go down and check it myself. I called as well and the phone is definitely disconnected, though.

#10

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 10:42pm

I love Don't Tell Mama. They've got some pretty good talent. And Elaine Brier is the funniest performer ever.

#11

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/8/10 at 11:40pm

totes open. was just there on saturday, and having my birthday party there this saturday...
actually, they now have a wait to get in on the weekends. super popular place, and the best showtune piano bar in the city!!

#12

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 12:11am

Thanks so much. I don't understand why there are articles stating otherwise!! I mean, it's still in its same location, right?

#13

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 12:14am

Nothing about it has changed at all. It really does do spectacular business, even on weeknights.

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"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

#14

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 12:30am

Can audiences sing a song they want or is it usually just set people in Marie's Crisis? Like lets say I want to sing a song and take the floor..is that allowed?

#15

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 12:53am

Totally allowed. Provided you tip the pianist, and have the sheet music if it's more obscure, newer, or complicated.

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"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

#16

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 1:12am

Do you think anything from The Music Man would be considered obscure (Specifically, "You Got Trouble")? I can bet the pianist has Les Miz ready as well.

#17

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 1:48am

Just go!

#18

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/9/10 at 11:31am

the duplex is also great during mostly sondheim (friday nights at midnoght... so technically saturday morning) its everyone singing showtunes and tons of fun (though it should be called slightly sondheim, or hardly ever

61 christopher st

monday nights at the time out lounge at new world stages is also a great open mic night in a laid back place with great people

#19

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/20/10 at 2:43am

Just came back from Marie's Crisis. Oh my God what a fun fun fun place. The bartenders are great singers and its great to sing with a crowd. Im going back the next time I visit New York.

#20

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/22/10 at 9:34am

I miss Roses Turn.

#21

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/22/10 at 10:45am

I love Duplex down in the village.

My friend also plays Thursdays and Saturday at Uncle Charlies, on 43/Lexington. It's always showtunes that night..

#22

Piano Bars

Posted: 3/22/10 at 11:14am

love the duplex...