Cabaret Theatre Newsroom

Grace McLean (Suffs, Bad Cinderella) is proving to be a force both on and off Broadway. On May 10th, she released her first album, My Lovely Enemy. She celebrated the album’s release with a concert at Joe’s Pub on May 6th. In her night off from starring as President Woodrow Wilson in Suffs, she shared some songs from the intricate new album.

Enjoy an evening of musical performances at 54 Below featuring Broadway stars and emerging artists. This concert promises an unforgettable experience with a mix of classic and contemporary show tunes.

Maria Wirries debuts her new musical BLOODY MARY at 54 Below on July 14th, featuring a talented cast from Broadway and National Tours.

Obie Award-winner James Jackson, Jr., most recently seen in Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger, is no newcomer to cabaret. However, on Saturday June 1st, 9:30 pm and Sunday June 2nd at 7 pm, the singer will be making his “debut” all over again in the satirical CABARET...DEBUT, a Pride month kickoff show at Pangea.

Cabaret luminaries, supporters, and officers of The Mabel Mercer Foundation gathered at The Pierre Hotel last night to celebrate the100th anniversary of the birth year of cabaret legend Julie Wilson.  Check out photos here!

Celebrate PRIDE Month at 54 Below with events like Lea DeLaria's Brunch Is Gay, performances by Robert Bannon and Mauricio Martínez, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Club Cumming will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new ALMOST GOT ‘EM! The Unauthorized Batman Villain Parody Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The California-based singer has performed this show for a decade now. It has been seen by over 5,000 audience members across the country – and it’s not hard to see why it’s garnered such a following. This was the first time she’s performed it in New York, and hopefully not the last!

Broadway talents including Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis, Heath Saunders and Kyle Taylor Parker complete the starry lineup for the next installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mexican musical storyteller Jaime Lozano is “a force to be reckoned with in musical theater,” says Lin-Manuel Miranda. Lozano authentically portrays the challenges that many first and second-generation U.S. immigrants face. He's performing a one-night-only concert on May 30th at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in the Village, with tickets as low as $5.

Enjoy an evening of jazz as Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano return to Birdland for a June Tuesday residency with their show SUN! SKIN! SIN! SINATRA! Learn how to purchase tickets.

The versatile singer/songwriter/musician/actor Reeve Carney (Hadestown) took on The Beatles last week at the Green Room 42. The May 13th show was a rocking sensation.

Singer Gillian Bell entered Green Room 42 in a sparkly pantsuit to wild applause last Thursday evening, May 16, showcasing her big, brassy belt!

SWINGIN' WITH SARA returns to Chelsea Table + Stage featuring Madeline Dalton and Adam Dorfman with Sara Bareilles hits reimagined in retro genres. Special guests include Mark Planner and Ellis Gage.

To kick off Pride Month, MAC & Bistro Award-winner James Beaman returns with his acclaimed one-man show on Saturday June 1, 7 pm at the Triad Theater on the UWS. Celebrating 34 years in showbiz—including a decade as one of cabaret's finest female impersonators—Jamie brings his unique and tartly critical point of view on the cultural zeitgeist.

Linda Eder is forever linked to Broadway history via her Theatre World Award-winning performance in Jekyll & Hyde. Eder is a best-selling recording artist with 14 solo albums to her credit. At her 54 Below shows, you can get up close and personal with Linda in Broadway’s living room. She returns for a final performance on Monday May 27th at 7 pm

On Thursday, May 16, this reviewer attended the next installment in the series, “Now & Then: The Stories,” and was blown away by Mayes’ storytelling prowess.

Enjoy a night of classic swing music with The Randy Andys at Pangea on Saturday, June 8 at 7 PM. Don't miss this lively summer performance.

Join Hotsy Totsy Burlesque for a unique tribute to video games on June 13, 2024, at The Slipper Room.

From the first notes of 'It's a Lovely Day Today,' Betty Buckley's iconic voice resonated through the intimate venue. It was the perfect start to an evening that blended new songs and beloved classics. It truly was a collage of perfection. Buckley is unparalleled when it comes to song interpretation. I’d go as far to say she is the master’s master.

The Green Room 42 will present Blacc Cherry in 'Cherry's on Top!' on June 26th at 9:30pm.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Steve Ross, cemetery adventures in Brooklyn, and AAPI Heritage Month.

Algos Music has announced that vintage vocalist extraordinaire ALLYSON BRIGGS will release her new album Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach on Friday, July 12. It will be available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms.

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's “off-night hotspot” by The New York Times – will present the return of Mason Alexander Park, direct from playing the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret, on Friday, June 14 at 9:30 PM.