Margaret Whiting News

Fast-Rising Cabaret Stars Will Dazzle Royal Room Fans from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Carole J. Bufford, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, Wayne Hosford & Ariana Savalas The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as "probably the best place for cabaret on the planet" - plans another sizzling, song-filled summer with some really hot and fast-rising performers straight from Manhattan's leading cabarets - several of whom are making their Royal Room debut and other performers who are returning favorites for loyal fans of the Royal Room Supper Club. The Colony Hotel's world famous Royal Room is widely celebrated for presenting "immaculately staged cabaret performances" by well known Grammy- and Tony-winning stars (Conde Nast Traveler, February 2011).

Fast-Rising Cabaret Stars Will Dazzle Royal Room Fans from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Carole J. Bufford, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, Wayne Hosford & Ariana Savalas The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as 'probably the best place for cabaret on the planet' - plans another sizzling, song-filled summer with some really hot and fast-rising performers straight from Manhattan's leading cabarets - several of whom are making their Royal Room debut and other performers who are returning favorites for loyal fans of the Royal Room Supper Club. The Colony Hotel's world famous Royal Room is widely celebrated for presenting 'immaculately staged cabaret performances' by well known Grammy- and Tony-winning stars (Conde Nast Traveler, February 2011).

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Spring 2012 season with the debut of multi-award winning singer JENNIFER SHEEHAN in her new show "I Know A Place." Sheehan and her trio traverse the vast spectrum of music that was the sensational soundtrack of the '60s. Plus, she shares how younger generations are falling in love with these classic songs just as their parents did. Brimming with songs and stories, "I Know A Place" features music by songwriters such as Burt Bacharach, The Beatles and Antonio Carlos Jobim and songs made famous by Barbra Streisand, Petula Clark, Carole King and more. It will run from May 23 through June 2 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).

Airing nationally on PBS on March 3, 2012 (check local listings) BIG BAND VOCALISTS looks back at the "crooners" and "canaries" of the 1940s, featuring the greatest vocalists of the period when they started their careers performing with orchestras and dance bands.

The holder of the singer's record (76 appearances) on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Marilyn Maye's career is a litany of honors, awards, and landmark achievements. Her hit songs include "Step to the Rear," "The Lamp is Low," "Sherry' and 'If My Friends Could See Me Now.' Known as a "Singer's Singer," she has performed at New York's Copa Cobana, The Living Room, Michael's Pub, The Rainbow Grill, St. Regis, The Metropolitan Room and the legendary Birdland. This will be Ms. Maye's fifth Royal Room engagement since making her debut at The Colony in March 2008.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.

On Sunday, Oct 2nd, The Omni Youth Music & Actor Awards proudly presented their most prestigious awards to actress/comedienne Rose Marie with '2011 OMNI YOUTH LIFETIME CAREER ACHIEVEMENT' award and actress/activist Tippi Hedren with the '2011 OMNI YOUTH HUMANITARIAN/CAREER ACHIEVEMENT' award.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW was been selected as a 2011 Television Critics Association Award winner. The series was the top vote getter in the category of 'Heritage Award.' The TCA presents this prestigious award to one long-standing program that has culturally or socially impacted society. Carol Reiner, Larry Mathews and he first Lady of Las Vegas, Rose Marie, were on hand to accept the honor. 'Sheldon Leonard told me that if you want the best, to get Rose Marie,' recalled Carl Reiner. Ms. Marie said, 'When they first approached me about being part of The Dick Van Dyke Show, I said 'What's a Dick Van Dyke?'

On Tuesday, July 26th, Sardi's was the setting for a most unusual benefit for The American Songbook Project, which is quickly gaining a reputation for the most creative benefits in town. Last night was no exception. Guests heard Tyler DeAngelo, author of 'Learn Just Enough to Get Laid,' read excerpts from his book, and each excerpt was followed by a song from the American Songbook which was related to that subject. For example, astronomy, cooking, magic, and construction were represented by 'Lost in the Stars,' 'I Can Cook Too,' 'Witchcraft,' and 'I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise.' These were performed by some of Broadway and cabaret's most illustrious men and, in honor of New York's recent Equal Marriage Bill, one spot was reserved for a woman. Singers included: Peter Gallagher, Jeremiah James, Christian Campbell, Robert Petkoff, Sean Harkness, John Malino, and Ms. Lea DeLaria. Lance Horne musical directed.

For the first time ever in New York, world-renowned cabaret singer, Andrea Marcovicci, will teach a Master Class on the Art of Cabaret.

For the first time ever in New York, world-renowned cabaret singer, Andrea Marcovicci, will teach a Master Class on the Art of Cabaret.

The all new 21st Season of Broadway Beat is here! This week catch up with Broadway Beat looking back at the shows which are closing this January, as well as farewells to Margaret Whiting and Marcia Lewis and a look at NEWSical!

BroadwayWorld.com was the first to report the sad news yesterday that legendary singer Margaret Whitinghas passed away at the age of 86.

BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed the sad news that legendary singer Margaret Whiting passed away at the age of 86.

Every neighborhood has a history. Every civic association and family has a history and memories worth capturing before it's too late. While he was at the Staten Island Advance, Mike Azzara brought to readers for over a decade letters and photos that brought this history alive.

Every neighborhood has a history. Every civic association and family has a history and memories worth capturing before it's too late. While he was at the Staten Island Advance, Mike Azzara brought to readers for over a decade letters and photos that brought this history alive.

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote

In a big-hearted, gloriously tuneful world premiere musical from a team of celebrated Broadway veterans, Truman Capote's enchanting holiday tale A CHRISTMAS MEMORY springs to life at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley.

TheatreWorks Presents "A CHRISTMAS MEMORY", based on the story by Truman Capote