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Cabaret Life NYC: With the Urban Stages 12-Day Winter Rhythms Series Opening 12/2, Producer Peter Napolitano Offers An Inside Look
by Stephen Hanks - Dec 1, 2014

t may not be like getting a gift on each of the 12 Days of Christmas, but for cabaret and musical theater lovers, the 6th Annual Urban Stages Winter Rhythms series--presented over a dozen nights at the not-for-profit Off-Broadway theatre on 259 West 30th Street--could be the closest thing to opening a daily present by the tree. From December 2-14 (no shows on Dec. 9), more than 100 singers, musicians, and songwriters will perform in an eclectic mix of 20 shows including one-night-only group shows, excerpts from new musicals, solo shows, open mics, late night spotlights, and family matinees, with all the proceeds from ticket sales dedicated to the Urban Stages On Tour Outreach Program that brings more than 200 free multicultural theater and music programs to elementary and middle school age children and their families in libraries and schools throughout NYC five boroughs.

Terrence Mann to Perform at Benefit for Middle School 54, 5/19
by Tyler Peterson - May 14, 2014

Terrence Mann, currently starring in "Pippin," will perform at a benefit for the children of MS 54 - The Booker T. Washington School on Monday, May 19th, at 6:30pm in the school's auditorium. Comedian Judy Gold will host the event, with music direction by Joe Bachana. Brigid Brady ("The Phantom of the Opera"), Paula Leggett Chase ("Bye Bye Birdie), Lauri Landry ("The Scarlet Pimpernel") and George Merrick ("South Pacific") are scheduled to appear. In addition, MS 54 parent-performers are to include Marc Bernstein, Nathan Carver, Rob Derke, L. J. Ganser, Lisa Tamagini, Maren Waxenberg and Sarah Worthington. MS 54 is a public middle school on West 108th Street, which serves some 825 children.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Alice Ripley, Bernie Bierman, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Aug 28, 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, Bernie Bierman's 102nd birthday party, and Alice Ripley's solo show at BACKSTAGE dopo teatro!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Tony DeSare, Cast Party, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Jun 13, 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 Tony DeSare at Bemelmans Bar, Cast Party at Birdland, Cafe Thursdays at The Friars Club, and a look at the week ahead!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Chubby Checker, Joe Bachana, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 28, 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 Chubby Checker at Feinstein's, Joe Bachana at The Metropolitan Room, and a couple of great open mics!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Spotlight at Iguana, Salon, Cast Party and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 21, 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 Tom D'Angelo's Spotlight at Iguana, Salon at Etcetera, Etcetera, and a Cast Party for the books!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Salon, Chris Dingman, Marquee Five and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Feb 27, 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 Salon at Etcetera, Etcetara, Chris Dingman at The Brooklyn Lyceum, Marquee Five at Don't Tell Mama, and more!

The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010

For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Ann Hampton Callaway, Pamela Luss, Justin Ritchie and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Feb 21, 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 Ann Hampton Callaway at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Michelle Collier at Don't Tell Mama, Pamela Luss at The Metropolitan Room, Justin Ritchie at The Metropolitan Room and more!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Connie Francis, Frankie Valli, Tony DeSare, Marilyn Maye and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Aug 2, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) in the past week. The past week's events included Tony DeSare, Marilyn Maye, Connie Francis, and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Algonquin Salon, Cast Party and Gretchen Reinhagen!
by Jenna Esposito - Jun 5, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events included the Algonquin Salon, Cast Party, and Gretchen Reinhagen's new show, 'Almost Blue.'

Jenna Esposito Takes Over For Joe Bachana As Host Of MetroJam 6/5 At Met Room
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009

On Friday June 5th at 10pm, the singer Jenna Esposito takes over for Joe Bachana as the host of MetroJam, the Metropolitan Room's monthly open mic jazz variety show.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Metrojam, Moonshine Martinis, and Cast Party!
by Jenna Esposito - May 8, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events include Shannon Brown's 'Moonshine Martinis', a terrific Metrojam, and yet another great Cast Party!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Bistro Awards, Cast Party & More!
by Jenna Esposito - May 1, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events include the Bistro Awards at Gotham Comedy Club and a fabulous Cast Party at Birdland!

The Cabaret Chronicles: Shawn Ryan, Joe Bachana & More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 27, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's shows include Shawn Ryan at the Metropolitan Room, Joe Bachana at the Metropolitan Room, and theSet NYC at the Time Out New York Lounge.

Brussell, Owen & More Set For The Met Room In April
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009

APRIL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM Join them every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum! 4/1 7PM Barbara Brussell 'Brilliance from on High...BORN IN THE BRONX' Accompanied by musical director Tex Arnold, this marks their first time venturing a new show together.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Cait Doyle, Christine Pedi & more!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 20, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's shows include Cait Doyle at the Duplex, Christine Pedi at Birdland, and Ben Cherry at Don't Tell Mama.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Bway Jukebox, John Bucchino & More!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 13, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's shows include Broadway Jukebox at Birdland, the Cabaret Hotline 'March Is Cabaret Month' gala, and John Bucchino & Friends at Birdland.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Bway Boys, Adriana McPhee & more!
by Jenna Esposito - Mar 6, 2009

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's shows include The Broadway Boys at Birdland, Adriana McPhee at the Metropolitan Room, and the MAC New Face Showcase at the Reprise Room.

Feb. at Metropolitan Room Includes Cosgrove and McGovern
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2008

Here's a look at the February lineup at the Metropolitan Room:

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