
Stephen Sorokoff
Theatre Critic Stephen Sorokoff has written 1,843 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2010, covering Cabaret Theatre.
Stephen is also the cabaret/ music and co-theatre editor of the Times Square Chronicles. He studied at the Manhattan School of Music. Besides being a pianist, Stephen’s business career was in the Fashion Industry. He was CEO of a textile manufacturing facility and President of an international textile machinery company. Stephen was on the Board of Directors of the “First All Children’s Theatre” which brought the Stephen Schwartz musical The Trip and Captain Louie to the Kennedy Center in Wash DC. His wife Eda, an interior space designer and classical pianist is Board Emeritus at Board of Barrington Stage Company and is still active at BSC. Stephen’s articles and photographs, appear on Broadwayworld.com, Times Square Chronicles where is is the music editor. He is a voting member of the Berkshire Theatre Critics Association. Stephen is an also an Advisory Board Member of Dick Robinson's The Society For The Preservation of the Great American Song Book. Email: stephensorokoff@gmail.com.
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Review: A Real Broadway Baby Struts Her Stuff at Beechman Residency
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PHOTOS: Opening Night: TONY DANZA: SINATRA & STORIES at 54 Below
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Review: Yanna Avis Premieres 'DIVINE SARAH' at the Triad Theatre
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Photos: Backstage at the 36TH NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION at Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Behind the Scenes at the 37th Annual CABARET CONVENTION: Day One at JALC's Rose Hall
October 14, 2026
See behind-the-scenes photos from night one of the Cabaret Convention with stars like Marilyn Maye and Clint Holmes.

Review: Entertaining 'Voting' at the Dutch Treat Club
October 14, 2026
Club President KT Sullivan wanted to prove that we still have something to sing about in her new show called 'This Is My Country: A Celebration of America’s 250th,” and prove it she did.

Review: A Real Broadway Baby Struts Her Stuff at Beechman Residency
October 11, 2026
Andrea McArdle, the iconic voice behind the lead in the original Broadway production of ANNIE, has a new residency at the Beechman Theatre in Manhattan that you won’t want to miss.

Review: Opera’s Brandie Inez Sutton Does a Solo Showstopper of an Opener for 54 Below
October 9, 2026
There are voices and there are voices and, then, there is a woman named Brandie Inez Sutton.

Review: Robert Cuccioli & Maria Cooper Janis Headline Dutch Treat Club Opening Night
October 7, 2026
The club kicked off its 2026/27 season with its Opening Night Dinner, featuring Maria Cooper Janis, daughter of legendary actor Gary Cooper, and Tony-Nominated Broadway star Robert Cuccioli.

Review: Brian J. Nash Nails the Assignment of Elton John & Billy Joel at Green Room 42
October 5, 2026
On Sunday October 4, Brian J.

Review: Shock, Awe and Surprise as Randy Roberts Triumphs at The Beechman
September 26, 2026
It was a night of shock, awe, surprise, and enormous talent as Randy Roberts brought a star-studded Laurie Beechman Theatre to its feet several times with a brilliant display of singing, comedy, acting, and female impersonation.

Review: Gunhild Carling at City Winery – One Dazzling Surprise After Another
September 19, 2026
Like a magician who somehow keeps producing one dazzling surprise after another, musician extraordinaire Gunhild Carling had the audience on the edge of its seat as her jazz/pop music and showmanship delivered one thrilling song after another

Review: Charles Busch Makes the Familiar Feel Newly Personal at 54 Below
September 13, 2026
On 9/11 and 9/12, CHARLES BUSCH SINGS JOHNNY MERCER brought new interpretations to the master songwriter's work.

Photos: Something New at 54 Below with BASEMENT AFTER DARK-THE MUSIC OF RAYE
September 1, 2026
“Basement After Dark: The Music of RAYE” brought a fresh musical voice to the legendary cabaret room.

Review: Marilyn Maye Hardly Needs Another Review
August 22, 2026
At 98, Marilyn Maye is still singing, swinging, looking terrific, and thrilling an audience just as she has for generations.

Review: Singer-Songwriter Sydnie Christmas Wins Again at Sony Hall
August 18, 2026
I’ve rarely witnessed an audience respond to a performer with the kind of enthusiasm that Sydnie received at her sold-out August 16 concert at NYC's Sony Hall.

Review: Fashion Icon Isaac Mizrahi Plays 54 Below... Hooray!
August 13, 2026
Isaac Mizrahi is chaotic, lovable, bawdy, witty, hysterical, and most importantly, completely authentic in his performances.

Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club
August 10, 2026
One of Tony Bennett’s signature songs famously reminds us that “The Best Is Yet to Come.

Photos: Stevie Holland Celebratory New York Summer Concert at 54 Below
July 31, 2026
A Summer Soirèe Celebrating the award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter's recently released 'Talk to Your Tomatoes' Album on July 28 at Manhattan's 54 Below

Review: A Starry Summer Birthday in Manhattan at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
July 31, 2026
Singer and actor Nicolas King celebrated his 35th birthday with starry friends on Friday July 24 with a standing-room-only show at the Beechman Theatre.

PHOTOS: Paulo Szot Returns to 54 Below with a Magical & Charming New Show
July 21, 2026
It was a Some Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot, the star performer (& JULIET, SOUTH PACIFIC).

Photos: Tony Danza Brings SINATRA & STORIES to 54 Below
July 2, 2026
Some entertainers possess a rare gift: no matter how many times you see them, each performance feels as fresh, exciting, and exhilarating as the very first.

Review: LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE: THE MUSIC OF JULIE GOLD at the Laurie Beechman
June 24, 2026
Songwriter Julie Gold sang her own music, with guest Stephen Flaherty, in LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE.
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