Kathleen France News

On Monday August 30, T. Oliver Reid proved his mettle by winning the exciting finale of the third annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, beating out Cindy Marchionda (the first runner-up) and Amy Beth Williams, the second runner-up.

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, MetroJam at The Metropolitan Room, and a look at what's coming up next week!

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 Natalie Douglas and Karrin Allyson at Birdland, Johnny Rodgers at The Oak Room, and more!

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, Stuffed and Unstrung at the Union Square Theatre, and more!

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!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.

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, Etcetera, Cast Party at Birdland, Rob Langeder at The Metropolitan Room, Cafe Thursdays at The Friars Club, and a look at the week ahead!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.

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!

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.

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 Sue Matsuki at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, MetroJam at The Metropolitan Room, and a look at the week ahead.

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 Aztec Two-Step at BB King Blues Club, Tom D'Angelo at The Metropolitan Room, Diane Marino at The Metropolitan Room and a look ahead to the coming week.

FEBRUARY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge.

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 Kathleen France at the Metropolitan Room, Rob Langeder 'Undead in Hell's Kitchen' and more!

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 John Proulx 'After Hours' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Liz Callaway, Raissa Katona Bennett, and more!

OCTOBER AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM- Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

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 Cast Party, The Oak Room Salon, and Sharon McNight at The Metropolitan Room!

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, the new Summer Oak Room Salon, and the incredible Paul McCartney!

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 Jason Rosenbaum at Don't Tell Mama, Steven Pasquale at Feinstein's and Doug Acosta at The Metropolitan Room.

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 MetroJam, Ann Hampton Callaway at Feinstein's, and a great Cast Party!