Review: Norm Lewis Brings a Touch of Broadway to 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - June 07, 2024
This reviewer left the theater this night with the phenomenal music still humming in my head. The show continues its run on June 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 54 Below with different guests each night, including Marc Shaiman, Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, Seth Rudetsky, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nova Pa...
Review: THE ONE-OFFS Is One Off-the-Charts Smash for Those Girls at Pangea
by Rob Lester - June 05, 2024
Those Girls, the award-winning foursome, were back, with dazzling arrangements and harmonies. Together or separately, they are terrific and endlessly entertaining with any style of music. Those Girls raised their harmonious, glorious voices and raised the audience's spirits, too....
Review: MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Rekindles Broadway Memories at The 92nd Street Y
by Rob Lester - June 04, 2024
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES, a grand tribute to Sheldon Harnick, closed its trio of concert performances last night. It serves as a radiant reminder of a legendary talent of musical theatre. Sheldon Harnick's lyrics and legacy were warmly presented in the Lyrics & Lyricists series, which he was a major part...
Monthly 'Birthday Salute': COLE PORTER
by Rob Lester - June 02, 2024
The talents and legacy of composer-lyricist Cole Porter are always worth celebrating, especially in his birthday month of June. Here's a look at some current evidence of his lasting presence in cabaret shows, etc....
Review: Jimmie Herrod's Beautiful COLOR & LIGHT at 54 Below
by Analisa Bell - June 01, 2024
Last Friday, May 24, the audience at 54 Below was treated to the beautiful, dulcet tones of America’s Got Talent finalist, Jimmie Herrod with COLOR & LIGHT. This reviewer loved seeing just how much Herrod was enjoying himself on stage. He performed with such ease and grace and communicated so effort...
Review: CASHINO at Birdland Is High-Energy, Nonstop Fun
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2024
Susie Mosher (Hairspray) and recording artist John Boswell are Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole, two desperate, crazy Vegas casino singers. Mosher and Boswell are doing a limited run of Cashino, with a short film followed by a high energy live set featuring crazy, ultra-specific 80s + Broadway mashups....
Review: Tony Danza Is a Natural in STANDARDS & STORIES at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 30, 2024
Tony Danza was all grace and charm at his solo show Standards and Stories on May 28. The actor, best known for his roles on TAXI and WHO'S THE BOSS also has a deep love for American standards, which he demonstrated at the show’s opening night. Danza has two more performances at 54 Below – you can ca...