The Duplex News

The Tony Award-winning actor-singer-dancer Ben Vereen, who has appeared in numerous shows on Broadway and in his own one-man shows around the country, will be honored, along with 17 others, at the 29th Annual Bistro Awards gala, which recognizes outstanding achievement in New York cabaret, jazz, and comedy. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, March 4 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St. (between 7th & 8th avenues).

One night only return engagement! After a smash run in August of Melissa Young's infamous "Madonna show", she returns to Davenports one more time before retiring Lucky Star until Madonna's next milestone birthday. Young performs the music of America's most original artist, Madonna.

Joey Contreras, Bobby Cronin, Jonathan Reid Gealt, McGuire & Simo, Michael Mott, Drew Overcash, Zoe Sarnak, and Brad Simmons will star in INSPIRED 3: A Benefit Concert for A PLACE TO BARK (TN) & SECOND CHANCE RESCUE NYC, on Sunday, January 26 at 7pm at Stage 72, NYC. Watch a trailer for the show below!

Composer/lyricist Matt Patrick Walsh presents a brand new rendition of his original 90-minute cabaret series, 'How's This Sound?!' at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street, NYC) on Saturday, February 1st, 9:30 PM.

Broadway Lights, Manhattan Nights, conceived and performed by Aimee Barnes, is coming to Salon Astoria on January 26, 2014 at 5 p.m.

After a completely sold-out run last summer, internet comedy duo Jeffery Self and Cole Escola bring their smash hit live comedy show back to New York for five performances only. 'Jeffery & Cole: Older and Wiser' is the first time Jeffery and Cole have performed together since their cult favorite TV show 'Jeffery & Cole Casserole' was cancelled three years ago. Part sitcom, part sketch show, and part depressing orgy, 'Jeffery & Cole: Older and Wiser' is the kind of show that makes you feel like you're a part of something special. After this two week New York engagement, they will be taking the show to Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia where they're performing as part of Mardi Gras. Get your tickets now and see this unique and hilarious team in their element!

Produced and created by Bobby Cronin, INSPIRED is a benefit concert series for animal rescue organizations across the country that will play every other month, with a rotating line-up of some of today's exciting musical theatre writers in a casual and intimate setting as they sit behind the piano and, unlike traditional concerts of their material, perform songs by other writers that have inspired their work. The INSPIRED series hopes to spread the word about the 2.7 million adoptable animals that are euthanized each year in America.

Fresh from performing Edie Beale at 54 Below, Jeffrey Johnson brings pink-haired super assassin's eclectic cabaret act to the Big Apple's The Duplex on Jan. 24!

Voting is now underway for Cabaret! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents WORKING, A MUSICAL, running today, January 3 - February 1, 2014. Press opening, Sunday, January 5, 3pm.

Seven-time MAC, Backstage Bistro & Nightlife Award Winner, Natalie Douglas, returns to her annual New Year's Eve Bash with two shows at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre tonight, December 31 @ 7:30 p.m & 10:30 p.m.

Voting is now underway for Cabaret! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Philadelphia based actor, musician and songwriter Jeremiah Downes will bring his show Highways and Daydreams: The Songs of Jeremiah Downes to Philadelphia tonight, December 23rd at Tavern On Camac.

BEN RIMALOWER: 'PATTI ISSUES' - the hit solo play hailed as 'ecstatically vivid' by The New York Times and praised for its 'wit, feeling and conviction' by Time Out New York - will be presented in Baltimore, Maryland and aboard the RSVP Vacations' 'Divina Cruise' this winter, plus an upcoming 'mini-tour' of South Florida this spring, on the heels of its triumphant 14-month run in New York and following recent performances in Boston, Berlin, Glasgow, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Berkeley, Provincetown and the Fire Island Pines, as well as its inclusion as an official selection in the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Summer Conference. The show can be seen at the Patterson in Baltimore, MD on January 25 and aboard the RSVP Cruises' 'Divina Cruise' February 15-22. See below for full listings information. Tickets for all shows can be purchased at PattiIssues.com.

There's a new Open Mic Night in town, and it's quite the place to be! Kenneth Gartman hosts the monthly Open Mic Night on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Unity Center in Norwalk, CT. The next concert is set for tonight, December 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. $10 cover. The Unity Center is located at 3 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norwalk, Conn.

Joyce Laoagan and Jeremy Rafal, both professional music directors and actors presents, 'Valentine's Day in December' - A Theatrical CabaretShow at The legendary Duplex Cabaret Theater tonight, December 21, 2013 from 7-8 PM.

Our intrepid cabaret columnist/reviewer Stephen Hanks catches up on some reviews of fall 2013 shows, including Mary Foster Conklin's BroadwayWorld.com Award nominated tribute to Fran Landesman, solo shows from Bernard Dotson, Gary Crawford, and Lauren Glazer, and a duo show from Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel.

Voting is now underway for Boston! We have a record number of votes in already, but if you haven't voted yet, click here to vote! If you have voted already, tell your friends.

Click below to watch the second official teaser video for Anderson & Petty's new album You Are Home: The Songs of Anderson & Petty! This video contains snippets of We Stand Together (Frances Ruffelle), This Time I Know (Jen Burleigh-Bentz), A New Star Tonight (Kieran Brown), The Rain It Falls (Natalie Gallo), Christmas Eve (Jonathan Rayson), Forever Child (Gina Beck), River, Slow Down (Debbie Kurup) and Stand Up (Sophia Ragavelas). Album recorded in association with Dennis Michael Keefe at Great White Wax Inc. Scroll down to watch!

Relive your childhood in this mostly nostalgic, sometimes silly, and occasionally profound collaboration between vocalist Julie Benko (Les Miserables, Spring Awakening) and jazz pianist Jason Yeager (Ruminations, Jason Yeager Trio) as they debut their new act at The Duplex on Sunday, January 5th at 4:30PM. 'Blame It On Our Youth' is an evening featuring new interpretations of old favorites from Disney tunes to 90s rock to jazz and more, reminding everyone of the joy of staying young at heart.