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Review: SHINING IN MISERY at 54 Below Shines!
by Nathan Johnson - May 11, 2024


The madcap adventure took us on a tour de force celebration of some of Stephen King’s most beloved characters, brimming with so many references that even the biggest King aficionado would have their work cut out for them. And it’s not only King who earns the honor of a parody—no musical theatre show or pop culture icon was safe!

TRANS VOICES CABARET to Play Annual Pride Show at Caveat in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024


Trans Voices Cabaret, NYC's premier cabaret featuring transgender and nonbinary seasoned performers and rising stars in the musical theater community, will return to Caveat in Manhattan on Saturday, June 22nd at 9:30pm for their annual Pride Show.

Photos: WASTED GIRL Debuts at The Triad
by Blair Ingenthron - May 11, 2024


Chanteuse/songwriter Artemisia LeFay debuted a new show, Wasted Girl, of her original songs and instrumental pieces at The Triad last Sunday, May 5th. Check out photos here!

Interview: REEVE CARNEY SINGS THE BEATLES at Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 11, 2024


Hadestown star Reeve Carney has developed a loyal following in the cabaret scene with his solo shows at the Green Room 42. This Monday, May 13th, Carney will be doing two sets back to back at 7 pm and 9:30 pm, covering era-defining selections of Beatles music. We spoke about the upcoming show and the influence the Beatles have had on Carney.

Feature: MONTHLY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: Let's salute Irving Berlin
by Rob Lester - May 11, 2024


Irving Berlin's songs continue to fill the air. Let's toast him on the anniversary of his birth, May 11.

See 54 SINGS JONI MITCHELL, Linda Eder & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


See who is performing at 54 Below next week! Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Wendy Scherl to Sing Marvin Hamlisch At Hunt & Fish Club's HFC Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Join LaMott Friedman Award winner Wendy Scherl as she pays tribute to legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch at HFC Underground. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Broadway Kids Take the Stage at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - May 10, 2024


Wondering what the kids are up to? The Broadway Kids are singing at a nightclub and training for their professional careers. BKA (Broadway Kids Auditions) hosted a talent showcase of young aspiring performers. The young folks raising their voices in song seemed at home on a stage, delivering their material with gusto and grace

Rhonda Ross to Present THIS MAKES ME FEEL LIKE 'BEEEP' at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Experience the talent of Emmy-nominated actor and Grammy-nominated songwriter, RHONDA ROSS, as she takes the stage for three exclusive shows at CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE. Learn how to purchase tickets!

A WOMAN OF A CERTAIN RAGE by Kate Valentine to Premiere at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024


Experience the darkly comedic one-woman show, A WOMAN OF A CERTAIN RAGE, by Kate Valentine. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Ann Kittredge Celebrates ROMANTIC NOTIONS CD Release at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 10, 2024


Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

MEMORIES - A Tribute To Barbra Streisand Comes to 54 Below Starring Sharon Owens
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Experience the magic of Barbra Streisand's music with Sharon Owens in MEMORIES - A TRIBUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND, presented by 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, on July 10, 2024.

Video: Talia Suskauer Performs 'Hot Patootie' Medley With the Skivvies
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Talia Suskauer recently joined The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup this week! Check out the video here!

Photos: An Evening With Jason Robert Brown at 92NY
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 10, 2024


The 92NY Lyrics & Lyricists presented An Evening with Jason Robert Brown last night.  Check out photos here!

FTC Theatre Arts Will Host STRIPPED DOWN: A Cabaret Final LIVE at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


 FTC Theatre Arts has announced its latest production, STRIPPED DOWN: A Cabaret Final, set to take the stage at the iconic Don’t Tell Mama on May 11th, 2024, at 2 pm.

The Green Room 42 Presents A Livestream Encore Of The Musical MORE THAN ALL THE SKY
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


Join THE GREEN ROOM 42 for a livestream encore of the musical MORE THAN ALL THE SKY, featuring performances by Karen Mason and more.

The Green Room 42 Presents HOT GIRLS WRITE MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2024


Join Kuhoo Verma, Aléna Watters, Jaime Lyn Beatty, and Mackenzie Lesser-Roy in HOT GIRLS WRITE MUSICALS at The Green Room 42. Experience an evening of new work by musical theatre duo Hayley Goldenberg & Julia Sonya Koyfman exploring womanhood and intersectional feminism.

Review: Wednesday GUITAR NIGHTS Are Wonderful at Birdland
by Rob Lester - May 09, 2024


Frank Vignola makes the guitar sing. And his May 1st GUITAR NIGHT brought singer Karrin Allyson's tones, too, along with the band and guest violinist and a varied repertoire.

The Billy Stritch Trio to Return to Birdland in Special Six-Show Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


Experience the return of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO at BIRDLAND THEATER in a special six-show engagement this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Comedy Trio The Tin Can Bros To Return To 54 Below in November With Their Newest Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 09, 2024


Catch the comedy trio, The Tin Can Bros, as they bring their newest musical to 54 Below. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below
by Joshua Wright - May 09, 2024


Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.

Review: DRAG ME TO JOANNE'S Provides Lady Gaga-themed Fun at Joanne Trattoria
by Eliana K - May 09, 2024


Joanne Trattoria is a cozy UWS eatery that serves up traditional Italian fare alongside regular entertainment. Every Wednesday at 5:30 and 7:30 pm, they have an extra special treat: You can grab a reservation to watch Drag Me to Joanne’s, their regular drag show hosted by Jupiter Genesis, with fun dancing and music.

Scott Alan Will Return to Birdland This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024


Birdland will present the return of songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions.  The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, August 5th at 7pm.

MARVIN HAMLISCH: LOVE IS NEVER GONE Comes to The Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024


Learn about the extraordinary life and legacy of Marvin Hamlisch with the upcoming one-night-only staged reading of 'Marvin Hamlisch: Love Is Never Gone' - A Musical Biography.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO FINNIGAN FAYE & GABBI MCCARREN Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 09, 2024


54 Below will present Finnigan B. Faye, composer & lyricist of Catching Fireflies: A New Queer Musical, and their collaborator, writer and actress Gabbi McCarren, for a duo show of new work in a celebration of friendship and collaboration.


Videos


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Birdland Jazz Club (6/10 - 6/10)
Juliet Ewing: Rise Up Singing - The Music of George Gershwin in Cabaret Juliet Ewing: Rise Up Singing - The Music of George Gershwin
Don't Tell Mama (6/19 - 6/19)
BROADway Brunch: Why CAN'T a Woman...? in Cabaret BROADway Brunch: Why CAN'T a Woman...?
Chelsea Table & Stage (5/11 - 5/11)
MICHAEL RIDER: This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen in Cabaret MICHAEL RIDER: This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen
The Green Room 42 (5/21 - 5/29)
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Laurie Beechman Theatre (5/19 - 5/19)
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