Murray Hill News

Stay in and snuggle, gear up to giggle, make a naughty night of it with two brand new Valentine's Day Specials on burlesquegalaxy.com! BURLESQUE-A-PADES! and THE ATOMIC BOMBSHELLS J'ADORE! promise lots of good (not-so) clean fun!

The big and bawdy, bold and ballsy queen's holiday shows are legendary, and this year (her 22nd annual holiday show) she's gone virtual, streaming her festive freak-out right into your living room. Whatever you celebrate, watch for Jackie's holiday classics and new song parodies aimed at everything you cherish.

For the first time ever, NYC's beloved comedian and larger-than-life personality Murray Hill (aka Mr. Showbiz) is streaming his legendary Yuletide holiday show A Murray Little Christmas. Traditionally hosted at Joe's Pub in New York, Murray has recreated this year's Christmas show while quarantined in his Brooklyn apartment.

This year, there are no Rockettes at Radio City, Scrooge can't hoist Tiny Tim onto his shoulder and The Nutcracker has been hobbled, but drag icon JACKIE BEAT wants you to know that CHRISTMAS IS NOT CANCELED!

This weekend, Ars Nova raised over $400,000 during the The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 200 artists.

Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24-hour livestream featuring more than 150 artists celebrating Ars Nova’s past and present, while raising funds to support the company’s artistic programs throughout the unconventional 2020-2021 season.

Palm Springs International Comedy Festival launches on October 11 with over 200 streaming films, over 180 comedians, over 75 celebrities.

Honey, Cabernet Cabaret is back and they're ready to test the wifi on a new virtual platform. Prepare yourself for an elegant evening of song, storytelling, and stand-up comedy from the buzziest names in the biz. It's time to wine and whine with your host Catherine Cohen.

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind! It has  attracted  sold-out crowds since it's 2003 premiere. 

The New York Burlesque Festival is the largest and most acclaimed festival of its kind! It has attracted sold-out crowds since it's 2003 premiere. This October marks the 18th year for this celebrated event, and producers, Thirsty Girl & Pontani Productions are taking the show online.

For those of us who have longed to have a meal out, there's good news in New York and New Jersey. Al fresco dining, with social distancing and safety measures in place, is now happening. We have a list of some of the spots where you can indulge your appetite for delicious fare.

Brunch season is both year-round and around the clock now. While we can't go out to our favorite spots to indulge in mimosas and avocado toast, Beyond Sushi and Hole in the Wall help you achieve your #BrunchGoals at home.

Jeff Harnar is chock-full of the guy-next-door magnetism of the bygone era of Hollywood's Golden age of male stars.  He is someone that the audience knows they can trust, is easy to enjoy with just a hint of mischievousness to keep things interesting.  He is the modern day equivalent to film stars Van Johnson or Gene Kelly.  

It was reported today that actress turned award-winning author, Patricia Bosworth, died Thursday of complications relating to Covid-19. She was 86 years old.

There are many neighborhood restaurants offering take-out and delivery during the outbreak of Covid-19 in NYC. We have a listing of some that have notified Broadwayworld Food and Wine.

After being postponed at Joe's Pub due to the unforeseen pandemic, Justin Sayre brings his wild and witty comedy variety show The Meeting* to Livestream on March 22 at 8:00 PM EST. The Virtual show will be filmed in Julian Fleisher's 'Gay-sement,' a fully working stage and salon room in his home in Bovina Center, New York.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda - will return to Joe's Pubthis season for regular performances after a three year hiatus. The Meeting*, now the longest-running LGBTQ variety show in New York, is known for its audacious humor, trailblazing political discourse and button-pushing cultural exploration. Sayre will present two different evenings next month, celebrating 'The Ladies of Country' on Monday, March 2, and honoring 'The Ladies of Disco' on Sunday, March 29, both at 9:30 PM. Special guests for March 2 include Bridget Barkan, Melody Berger, Drew Droege, Larry Krone, and Bobby Blue the Balladeer, with additional names to be announced. Shows are scheduled through December 2020, with the spring season continuing on April 26 and May 31. Tracy Stark serves as music director for the series.

When wagamama launched in London in 1992, it gained legions of fans for its fresh spin on pan-Asian cuisine and a vibrant, social and egalitarian dining experience. With restaurants in New York and Boston among its more than 200 worldwide locations, the popular eatery is expanding its U.S. presence on February 24, opening a third locale in midtown Manhattan.

The countdown to Valentine's Day is on and you may be wondering just where you can enjoy a dinner in Manhattan. Whether you are dining with a significant other, beloved family member or a special friend, check out these menus that are made to be loved! Treat yourself and have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Below is the upcoming schedule at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater February 3 through February 16: