Tom Hubbard News

Birdland Theater presents pianist/singer Billy Stritch in “Let's Start the New Year Right,” running every night through Saturday, January 4, with shows at 9:45pm.

The greatest living jazz singing cabaret woman singer is knocking 'em dead at Birdland this week.

The ubiquitous musical director for many great singers puts his own singing talents on display at a thoroughly enjoyable new show at Birdland ... a show for grown-ups with love on their minds.

Feinstein's/54 Below presents Broadway sensation Avery Sommers (Ain't Misbehavin', Showboat, Chicago, Platinum) with her hit show, For Sentimental Reasons. One of the most versatile performers, who can sing anything from blues and gospel to musical theater and standards, Avery brings to the stage a blend of it all plus some very personal stories and highlights from her successful career including Broadway, cabaret performances, and appearances at major venues like Carnegie Hall. You might also want to warm up your vocal chords and be prepared to sing along with Avery as she makes her way from The Great White Way to the Great American Songbook and even ventures into the music of the 60s and 70s. This is one show you don't want to miss!

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce, Musical Director) and Matsuki Productions will present HOW'S THAT FOR OPENERS? on Thursday, December 19th at 7PM. Starring Sue Matsuki and directed by Lina Koutrakos. HOW'S THAT FOR OPENERS? will perform as part of the award-winning series WINTER RHYTHMS at and Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.). Tickets are $30, for more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.UrbanStages.org or call 866-811-4111.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

Cabaret couple Paul and Rochelle Chamlin present The Marvelous Mr. Mercer at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm, featuring songs by the prolific lyricist, composer, and singer Johnny Mercer. The show is directed by MAC award-winner Teresa Fischer with Tom Hubbard on bass and Daniel Glass on percussion.

A treasure in gold, Broadway star Avery Sommers returns to New York with her one of a kind talent and amazing nightclub act.

Broadway soprano and film/tv actress Raissa Katona Bennett brings all the warmth and brightness of her voice and personality to her much-loved Jerome Kern show, making a reappearance at Don't Tell Mama.

Broadway actress-singer, MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett, returns to the cabaret stage with her celebration of the Great American Songbook in Can't Help Singing-The Music of Jerome Kern. The show plays Friday, November 1st at 7 pm and Saturday, November 2nd at 8pm at Don't Tell Mama. Pianist, Mark Berman ('The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'), joins the singer as Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on bass.

When one heads toward the two cabaret rooms at the venerable New York club Don't Tell Mama, they pass a wall of show posters highlighting cabaret stars, past and present. One of those posters is from the early 1980s and features Rosemary Loar, who at that time was in the early stages of a cabaret and musical theater career that is now into its fourth decade. Loar is celebrating her success in both genres during the run of her latest cabaret show, EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSIE, where she delivers iconic songs from classic Broadway Musicals in which Loar herself starred, whether on Broadway, Off-Broadway, or in regional theater. 

The greatest living cabaret singer is back at 54 Below and joking about her age - only the joke is on us because she's the youngest person in the room

Marilyn Maye continues to prove her energy and talents outstrip performers half her age. Her latest show at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC is an amalgam of some of her greatest hits (the tried and true crowd pleasers) and some newer added songs (like the aforementioned title song) along with a healthy dose of some Broadway hit tunes (with special nods to Jerry Herman's 'Mame' and 'Hello Dolly' - both roles Ms. Maye has played).

Popular cabaret couple Paul and Rochelle Chamlin present The Marvelous Mr. Mercer, featuring songs by the prolific lyricist, composer, and singer Johnny Mercer. Directed by MAC award-winner Teresa Fischer with Tom Hubbard on bass and Daniel Glass on percussion.

When Rosemary Loar was but a little girl, a fortuitous event changed her life: her mother came home to their house in New Jersey with a cast recording of GYPSY tucked under her arm. It was a beacon of things to come.

Singer Jennifer Roberts returns to Manhattan to toast legendary Broadway lyricist and composer Sheldon Harnick with a tribute show celebrating his impressive body of work. Jennifer will be joined in the special performance at New York hotspot a?oeDon't Tell Mamaa?? by musical director Tedd Firth and bassist Steve Doyle. 

Broadway actress-singer, MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett, returns to the cabaret stage in November with her celebration of the Great American Songbook, Can't Help Singing a?" The Music of Jerome Kern. The show plays Nov.1st at 7pm & Nov. 2nd at 8pm at Don't Tell Mama in the heart of the theater district. Kern chestnuts like a?oeSmoke Gets in Your Eyes,a?? a?oeAll the Things You Area?? and a?oeThe Way You Look Tonight,a?? will make an appearance in a varied and entertaining repertoire that is fun and romantic.

Rosemary Loar debuts her newest cabaret creation Everything's Coming Up Rosie! at Don't Tell Mama 343 W 46th St, New York,NY for two performances only: Thursday Oct 10th @7pm & Saturday Oct 12th @5pm

Nightlife, Bistro and MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award winning artist, Gretchen Reinhagen kicked off her residency at the downtown supper club, Pangea earlier this month. She returns to Pangea on Tuesday, October 15th, and continues monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7PM. What began as an encore of Reinhagen's sold out CD Release Show, Take It With Me at the Laurie Beechman in February, has become a brand new version of the show, adding a rotation of special guests and an ever changing comic monologue. The cabaret will continue to highlight the music of the CD by the same title, with a few of the songs and stories changing each month. 'The hope' says Reinhagen, 'is that this new platform gives us an opportunity to share music from the album, while also being able to feature different artists each month, and new comedy sets each month, so that no two shows are the same and audience members may return regularly knowing they'll be seeing something new.' Also joining her on stage will be two of the album's band members, Music Director Tracy Stark and Bassist Tom Hubbard. Barry Kleinbort directs.