Cabaret Theater Reviews

Review: TIERGARTEN Subverts Expectations at The Church Of St. Mary's Great Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 19, 2024

This Wednesday night, on April 17, 2024, Death of Classical took its sold-out audience on a journey backwards through time, starting in Weimar Germany and going all the way back to biblical times with a series of song, dance, and shadow puppets. Andrew Ousley curates a number of delightfully strange...

Review: THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE Exposes More Than History at The Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - April 18, 2024

THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE, on April 13th at the Green Room 42, puts a lot on view: Female pulchritude, nearly nude, with attitude....

Review: Jenna Pastuszek Belts Streisand's Hits at The Yale Club Of NYC
by Sharon Ellman - April 16, 2024

What a divine musical evening! This reviewer was completely enchanted by Jenna Pastuszek's tribute to Barbra Streisand featuring multi-talented pianist and musical director, Joshua Zecher-Ross....

Review: Daryl Sherman Gets Into the Swing with BORN TO SWING at Birdland
by Rob Lester - April 14, 2024

Daryl Sherman is honoring an early jazz legend at Birdland -- one songbird chirping about another. A relaxed show with vintage music and musical cohorts playing with her. The show returns Tuesday at 5:30 pm....

Review: Valerie Sajdik Captivates the Crowd at Neue Galerie's Cafe Sabarsky
by Sharon Ellman - April 14, 2024

Valerie Sajdik has absolutely captured the energy and vivacity of that glowing “moment” in time and succeeded in passing it on to the present generation of audiences through her music. She captivated the audience at her one-night engagement on April 11th at Cafe Sabarsky ...

Review: Marilyn Maye Reigns Super-Supreme at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - April 12, 2024

Another natural wonder has arrived and is creating a thunderous storm in New York.  I refer to the whirlwind known as singer Marilyn Maye and the vociferous reception that greeted her on the opening night of her already extended engagement celebrating her 96th birthday, running through May 6 at 54 B...

Review: THE QUINTIN HARRIS TRIO Makes Sweet Music at Birdland
by Rob Lester - April 12, 2024

The Quintin Harris Trio recently graced Birdland again. A classy set of standards was delivered. Check out our review and consider checking out their next appearance tomorrow Saturday April 13th at 5:30....

FAMILY MATTERS: Deborah Zecher & Joshua Zecher-Ross a Delight At Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - April 12, 2024

Zecher is a much-loved member of New York’s cabaret community, and the community came out in droves to show their support for her latest cabaret – this time sharing the stage with her handsome musical director son, Joshua!...

Review: THE JIVE ACES at Birdland Are Full of Friendly Fun & Frenzy
by Rob Lester - April 11, 2024

Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on ...

Review: Patti LuPone's A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall Was Transcendent
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 10, 2024

Seeing Patti LuPone’s A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall was a transcendent experience. The iconic singer brought her solo show, in which she reflects back on her life through song, to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8 pm....

Review: Adam Sank's BAD DATES at The Stonewall Inn Is Queer Comedy Gold
by Nathan Johnson - April 09, 2024

Adam Sank is a comedy mainstay in the queer community, so it's no surprise that BAD DATES was awarded not just one, but two BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards last year. With sold-out runs in NYC, Wilton Manors, and Palm Springs, and now two encore performances, I had to see what all the fuss was about. I...

Review: Storm Large Gives an Electrifying Performance at 54 Below
by Analisa Bell - April 09, 2024

Entering Broadway’s Supper Club spotlit and holding a tambourine, Storm Large kicked off her show at 54 Below on Saturday night with a fiery rendition of Matthieu Chedid’s “La Seine” and immediately captured the audience’s attention with her razor-sharp wit and powerful vocals....

Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes
by Sharon Ellman - April 08, 2024

This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!...

Review: THE HIGH SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND Brings Weekly Fun to Birdland
by Rob Lester - April 09, 2024

If you like the idea of “Throwback Thursday,” dedicating a day of the week to remember and revisit the past, Birdland can really “make your day” any Thursday with The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. Choices from early 20th century popular music populate the set list each Thursday with the grand...

Review: A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub Is Uproariously Funny
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 04, 2024

Lea DeLaria is the queen of out there, in-your-face comedy, and her March 31st Easter show at Joe’s Pub was no exception. The star was brassy and drew laughs from the entire crowd, ad-libbing and rolling with the punches....

Review: Catherine Russell Is Cheery & Charming at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - April 04, 2024

Singer Catherine Russell's joy is a joy to behold. Get a new appreciation for old songs with pep that swings. She won't let songs from a bygone era be gone. She brings 'em back with a breezy swinging style that proves there's life and juice in the oldies. And she's got a gem of a band backing her up...

Review: Can Yasar Brings a Delectable TURKISH RHAPSODY to Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - April 05, 2024

From a clever parody of Maria from West Side Story entitled “Muhammed” (as sung: the most controversial name you ever heard) to an endearing version of Mann & Weil’s “Make Your Own Music” with the wonderful Tracy Stark on back-up vocals and keys, Yasar held the audience captive with his storytelling...

Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS
by Analisa Bell - April 04, 2024

Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards....

Review: BROADWAY SESSIONS - a Great Showcase of NYC Talent at Green Room 42
by Analisa Bell - April 03, 2024

If you’re looking for something to do at 9:30pm every other Thursday, head no further than Broadway Sessions at Green Room 42 – you won’t be disappointed! Green Room 42 was alive with great energy last Thursday evening for the long-running open mic Broadway Sessions, produced and hosted by “your Bro...

Review: Linda Purl and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra Hit the Right Notes at Birdland
by Sharon Ellman - April 02, 2024

This reviewer was thrilled with the compelling performance of Linda Purl and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra on April 1st at Birdland Jazz Club....

Review: BROADWAY BY THE SEASON Shines a Spotlight on the Past at Merkin Hall
by Rob Lester - April 03, 2024

The Depression and World War II eras didn't stop Broadway from being filled with big shows and songs worth hearing again and again. Hear about what can be heard in a BroadwayWorld write-up....

Review: Joshua Turchin's COMPOSERS AT THE GREEN ROOM 42 Is a Standout
by Rob Lester - April 01, 2024

Musical multi-tasking talent Joshua Turchin is the standout in a show he hosted with fellow songwriters & singers. When others their age were struggling to write essays, these people had already written full-length musicals and songs that got them zillions of followers on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube,...

Review: Janis Siegel Gets Busy at Dizzy's Club
by Rob Lester - March 31, 2024

Jazz is about improvising and surprise, and so Janis Siegel stepped in for the under-the-weather booked singer at Dizzy's because the show must go on–even if it's a different one (with the same musicians). Janis Siegel was in great hands with a trio at Dizzy's on March 20th, and the audience gave th...

Review: Nic and Desi Tap the Night Away in BUBBLES AND TAPS at Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 31, 2024

Nicholas Dromard and Desiree Davar, or Nic and Desi as they’re more familiarly known, were utterly charming at their March 23rd show, Bubbles and Taps, at Green Room 42. The married couple are true triple threats. In addition to their singing and acting chops, they’re both trained dancers. Their ado...

Review: Andrea McArdle Tells the Tale of a Broadway Baby at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - March 30, 2024

Shining like a beacon, Andrea McArdle wowed the crowd at CONFESSIONS OF A BROADWAY BABY on March 29, 2024 at 54 Below. This reviewer, along with the rest of those in the audience, was completely overwhelmed at the performance. There is one more performance tonight at 7 pm - get your tickets now!...