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From March 21 to 23, Tony Award-nominated Charles Busch returns to 54 Below with My Leading Ladies, a new show of stories and songs devoted to the women who have inspired him from show business legends to the remarkable aunt who raised him.

54 Below’s New Writers at 54! series continues on 2/25 with Rashad McPherson. Catch a showcase honoring this emerging talent, whose music 'runs the gamut from soulful, to inspirational, to political.'

The Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer behind off-Broadway’s smash hit musical, Teeth, will showcase her work, including a brand-new musical she’s creating with the celebrated playwright, Anna Ziegler, in this 2/11 concert.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend, LoveNotes! is a one-of-a-kind storytelling event of memoir and music, in which real people share real stories about romantic love in all of its incarnations on 2/15 at 2, 5 and 8 pm

The legendary Isaac Mizrahi oozed charm at the opening night of his annual Café Carlyle residency on February 4. The show, funny and dishy with plenty of songs in between, is a perfect Valentine's week treat. It runs nightly through February 15.

The star-studded 2/19 show (also being live-streamed) shines a spotlight on gems from that musicals that never made it, introduced and sung by members of the original casts of the shows they came from.

The Joe's Pub Working Group program, currently in its 10th year, supports the venue's mission of platforming underrepresented voices. Get to know each of the five members of this year's 2024-2025 program.

Gretchen Cryer, the legendary songwriter behind I'm GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD, wrote a brand-new musical with her granddaughter. The show, called HOUSE ON FIRE, celebrates its album release with an NYC concert on 2/4.

New Writers At 54! is an ongoing series at 54 Below showcasing exciting work by the hottest emerging voices. Read a conversation with songwriter Dionne McClain-Freeney, whose work will be featured on 2/18.

In cabaret master Melissa Errico's hands, familiar songs are recast as 'intimate conversations and private reflections,' perfect for a Valentine's Day weekend with your family, partner or friends. Read a conversation about the show, love, and more.

On Monday 2/3, Jeff Harnar returns to Birdland with “Confessions of a New Yorker,” an early musical Valentine to NYC featuring the songs of of Cy Coleman, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers & Hart, Comden & Green and more.

From 2/25-27, the Grammy-winning producer, bandleader, trumpetist and vocalist will perform an eclectic mix of Great American Songbook classics and modern artists such as Nirvana, Willie Nelson, Earth Wind & Fire and more.

The free 1/23 program features art and cultural historian Sarah Lewis alongside singers from Juilliard Drama and will discuss how art can shape democracy and advance racial justice.

Broadway’s preeminent song and dance man, a true triple-threat, Yazbeck reimagines Bennett's repertoire, plus perhaps a few surprises, in a dazzling evening of song and dance on 1/29 and 1/30 at 54 Below.

Multi-hyphenate performer April May Webb will be performing at Dizzy’s Club on 2/21. Together with trumpeter Randall Haywood, Webb leads Sounds of A&R, a boundary-pushing ensemble blending jazz with gospel, R&B, country, and global influences.

The show, all about those awkward pubescent years and how they shape your life, plays Jan. 18, 21 and Feb. 7 at 7 pm. The latter two performances are benefits for the LA wildfires.

Find a unique Valentine's Day present, date idea or something fun to do with a friend! These are some of our favorite cabaret shows and concerts on and around 2/14, from storytelling to concerts and everything in between.

Walter Willison’s concert production of High Spirits on 1/6 at 54 Below, was delightful. The semi-staged concert featured Judy Kaye, Christine Andreas, Ann Kittredge and more in perhaps one of the most bizarre musicals of the 20th century.

The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene and the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue present the acclaimed cross-cultural concert Soul to Soul, exploring the intersections between Yiddish and African-American musical folk traditions.

Multi-hyphenate Isaac Mizrahi is bringing his signature blend of humor, storytelling, and song back to the iconic Cafe Carlyle stage with a new residency running 2/4 to 2/15. We spoke about the upcoming show and what's next on the horizon.