Dan Foster News

About a third of the way into Tony Award-winner Faith Prince's new show at 54 Below last Wednesday night (the second of a five-show run over six days), it hit me that I could be watching a potential future cabaret legend in action. You know, in the Barbara Cook, Marilyn Maye, Andrea Marcovicci, Ann Hampton Callaway category. I felt Prince's new effort--'Have a Little Faith'--was one of the few shows I've seen at 54 Below--especially from a Broadway star--that was a true 'cabaret show' in the way most people define cabaret.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has just announced the winners of the 2013 MAC Awards, which were presented last night at the 27th Annual MAC Awards Show. The awards ceremony was held at B.B. King Blues Club, and the show was directed by Lennie Watts and produced by Julie Miller. Lifetime Achievement awards were presented to Tom Wopat and Penny Fuller. The Board of Directors Award was presented to 54 Below, and a special award was presented in memory of Ruth Kurtzman. The Hanson Award was presented to Elaine St. George. The show was hosted by KT Sullivan, with music direction by Tracy Stark, and stage management by Amy Wolk.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs will present the 27th Annual MAC Awards on Thursday, March 21st, at B.B King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.

Although Ann Hampton Callaway has been performing as a nightclub nightingale for around 30 years, I feel like I've caught her act in the absolute prime of her career. Because while 54 Below may have opened it's glorious nightclub in June with Broadway musical legend Patti Lapone, and subsequently booked an All-Star team of women musical theater standouts such as Marin Mazzie, Rebecca Luker, Faith Prince, Sheri Rene Scott, Leslie Uggams, and even Ann's sister Liz Callaway, it's only fitting that a charismatic cabaret chanteuse and down-to-earth diva like Ann Hampton Callaway has become the quintessential Queen of 54 Below.

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on STONES IN HIS POCKETS' production schedule due to power outages. Hudson Stage Company has announced the new dates for its fall production of this delightful comedy by Marie Jones - Tony nominee and winner of two Olivier awards.

'This feels like opening night,' Liz Callaway admitted early on the second night of her new 54 Below Show, 'Coming Around Again,' in response to the lusty audience cheering that continued throughout an eclectic 15-song set. For Callaway, a self-admitted New York Mets baseball fanatic, this show was definitely a home run.

Hudson Stage Company announces its Fall Mainstage Production: STONES IN HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones, the Irish comedy-drama about two local extras in a movie being filmed in Ireland and a cavalcade of the delightful and touching characters involved in it. Winner of 2 Olivier awards. Directed by Dan Foster, Denise Bessette and Olivia Sklar, Producers.

Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie has been playing to standing ovations at her engagement at 54 Below, which runs through Saturday, September 8. Rita Wilson, Victor Garber and Liz Callaway were among the stars who came out came out to catch Mazzie's show.

Hudson Stage Company announces its Fall Mainstage Production: STONES IN HIS POCKETS by Marie Jones, the Irish comedy-drama about two local extras in a movie being filmed in Ireland and a cavalcade of the delightful and touching characters involved in it. Winner of 2 Olivier awards. Directed by Dan Foster, Denise Bessette and Olivia Sklar, Producers.

Hudson Stage Company gears up for their annual DIVAS benefit on July 14. Broadway and NYC cabaret performers will take to the stage to entertain audiences while raising money for the non-profit theater company.

Hudson Stage Company has announced that its Spring's Mainstage production will be a revival of the Pulitzer Prize winning, romantic comedy TALLEY'S FOLLY by the late, great Lanford Wilson.

Hudson Stage Company has announced that its Spring's Mainstage production will be a revival of the Pulitzer Prize winning, romantic comedy TALLEY'S FOLLY by the late, great Lanford Wilson.

HSC announces the cast for its upcoming Spring mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning timeless romantic comedy, TALLEY'S FOLLY, by Lanford Wilson. Featuring actors Danton Stone and Margot White.

HSC announces the cast for its upcoming Spring mainstage production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy by Lanford Wilson, featuring actors Danton Stone and Margot White.

Hudson Stage Company has announced that its Spring's Mainstage production will be a revival of the Pulitzer Prize winning, romantic comedy TALLEY'S FOLLY by the late, great Lanford Wilson.