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New Show Incubation Heats Up At PANGEA In April With Music, Comedy, And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2023


Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, welcomes back the American singer-comedian David Mills who emerges from a fruitful London exile (where he became a prominent comic voice) with a new Pangea residency starting with shows on Sat April 22 and 29, both at 9:30pm.  

Pangea Announces Upcoming March Performance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2023


Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a mix of debuts, encores and held-over shows in March.

PANGEA Announces February Performance Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023


Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a diverse mix of entertainers in February.  Among the highlights are several Pangea favorites returning with special encores of their popular and well-reviewed shows.

Pangea Highlights In November Include Salty Brine, Tammy Faye Starlite, Eddie Brill, Tom Judson, And Charles Busch
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022


Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a diverse mix of entertainers in November.  

PANGEA PRIDE Delivers A Delirium Of Flowering Talents, June 17- 26
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022


Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a veritable pride of diverse entertainers on nine consecutive nights, from June 17 to 26.  

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; Latest Stats Announced!
by BWW Awards - Dec 20, 2021


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor events which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: HOT SUMMER NIGHTS JAZZ SERIES: KATE BAKER And Pangea Are All Kinds Of Cool
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 15, 2021


Kate Baker had the folks at Pangea living for her jazz music last night, as they languished in the ambiance of one of the city's most comfortable and cozy restaurants.

Steve Ross and Jean Brassard's Bastille Day Show ALLONS ENFANTS Extended at Pangea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2021


 “Allons Enfants,” a Bastille Day celebration masterminded by Steve Ross and Jean Brassard, with special guests Karen Akers and Stephanie Biddle, which premieres on Wednesday July 14 at 8:30pm, is being forced to extend due to popular demand. 

PANGEA Announces Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2021


The beloved East Village supper club Pangea, 178 Second Avenue, is filling its summer schedule with a number of new, on-going series in addition to its regular line-up of alt-cabaret stars. 

Pangea Announces Summer Programming and Return to Live Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021


The beloved East Village supper club Pangea, which came perilously close to closing during COVID, is announcing a mixture of ticketed and no-cover entertainment during the summer.  The announcement comes as Pangea earns the prestigious Village Award, presented by Village Preservation at their 31st annual meeting on Wednesday June 16.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Cast Party, Jerry Cherry & the Funk Church, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Jul 11, 2010


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Cast Party at Birdland, Jerry Cherry and the Funk Church at Rockwood Music Hall, and more!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Connie Francis, NY Pops, MAC Awards, Allan Harris, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - May 9, 2010


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Connie Francis at the Bergen PAC, the New York Pops 27th Birthday Gala, the 24th annual MAC Awards, Allan Harris at The Metropolitan Room, and More!

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