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Photos: Tony Danza Opens at 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/27/2022) - When Tony Danza hits the stage it becomes a master class in performance. The backdrop and decor of 54 Below can be a very diverting busy place but for the duration of his act your eyes never leave the charismatic Danza as you watch him “live and in person”. Check out the performance photos here!
Photo Coverage: THE FAILURE CABARET: Justin Badger & Stephanie Dodd play 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/25/2022) - The Failure Cabaret was quite a success at 54 Below last night as the supper club was packed with fans from the Berkshires and around the globe came to see the unique cabaret performance. See photos from the performance here.
Photos: Billy Stritch Celebrates Cy Coleman at 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/23/2022) - If you start with a talented singer, back him up with a skilled pianist/arranger and secure a Director who can weave it all together, you have the team in place to create a great show.
Photos: Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch Celebrate Ella and Mel at Birdlandby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(09/21/2022) - On Monday, September 19, pianist/singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli combined their considerable talents for an evening of great music celebrating the legendary Mel Tormé and Ella Fitzgerald.
Photos: Karen Akers Returns To Birdland With WATER UNDER THE BRIDGEby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(09/20/2022) - On Monday, September 12, singer/actress Karen Akers returned to Birdland with “Water Under The Bridge,” which was musical directed by Alex Rybeck, with Tom Hubbard on bass. Check out photos here!
Photos: Elizabeth Stanley Headlines THE NEW YORK POPS UNDERGROUND CABARETby Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Cabaret
(09/20/2022) - Elizabeth Stanley headlined The New York Pops Underground cabaret on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 54 Below. New York Pops Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke hosted the program. Check out photos here!
PHOTO COVERAGE: Erich Bergen Opens Cafe Carlyle Seasonby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/18/2022) - Actor, Singer, Writer, and Producer, Erich Bergen is currently on the intimate stage of Café Carlyle. He’s opening the hotel’s Fall 2022 entertainment season. The legendary room has added two additional dates to his engagement, Oct 7 & 8. Erich performs an all-new high-energy show specially for this intimate, special occasion, filled with songs and stories from his acclaimed career. Check out photos from the show here.
Photos: British Violinist Daisy Jopling and Frank Shiner Play The Iridiumby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/17/2022) - The one-off unique pairing of Daisy Jopling the fiery British classical/rock violinist and singer/actor/entertainer Frank Shiner produced an exciting evening of music at the Iridium last night. Broadway and 51st street didn’t just have the Sound Of Music at street level. It was also very much below ground in the Iridium night club as these two artists thrilled an overflow audience. Check out the photos.
Photos: Jason Robert Brown Brings The Polytonal Dance Party to 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(09/12/2022) - There was plenty of excitement in New York City last night. You were thrilled if you were watching the U.S. Tennis Open or, if you were in the audience at 54 Below as Jason Robert Brown served up a set of electrifying music. Check out photos here!
Photos: Michael Anthony Theatrical Debuts LIGHTS... CAMERA... BROADWAY at Chelsea Table and Stageby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(09/06/2022) - From stage to screen and screen to stage, Michael Anthony Theatrical debuted its latest production, Lights... Camera... BROADWAY at Chelsea Table and Stage. Check out photos here!
Photos: Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Celebrate HAND IN HAND At Birdlandby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(08/31/2022) - Birdland presentED singer/actress Julie Benko (Broadway’s Fanny Brice) and jazz pianist Jason Yeager in a celebration of their new recording, “Hand in Hand” (Club44 Records) on Monday, August 29. Check out photos below!
Photos: Travis Moser Makes City Winery Debut With Special Guest, Tony Winner Judy Kayeby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(08/29/2022) - Travis Moser made his City Winery NYC debut on Monday, 8/22 at 7:30pm with his brand new show, Someday Soon: The Songs of Judy Collins. Travis was joined by 2-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Judy Kaye, rising star Ashley Arnold, most recently seen in the acclaimed off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, and more. See photos here!
Photo Coverage: Avery Sommers Heads Cabaret Benefit For Injured PR Professional Gary Schweikhartby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/29/2022) - There used to be an old adage in the publicity business, “any publicity is good publicity”. However, I’m sure legendary public-relations professional Gary Schweikhart would have much preferred not to be in the headlines himself as an accident victim.
Photos: Original Cast & Company Celebrate Gower Champion at 42nd Anniversary of Broadway's Original 42ND STREETby Blair Ingenthron - Broadway
(08/28/2022) - Members of the original Broadway cast and company of 42ND STREET, the Tony Award-winning “song & dance extravaganza” gathered on August 25, 2022 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the glorious musical comedy that made Broadway history, produced by David Merrick, directed and choreographed by Gower Champion.
Photo Coverage: Ben Jones Plays 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/26/2022) - 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presented Ben Jones in I Think We Should See Other People last night. Check out the photos here.
Photos: Broadway's Amy Spanger Takes the Stage At Birdlandby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(08/24/2022) - Birdland Theater presented Broadway singer/actress Amy Spanger in concert on Monday, August 22. See photos from the show!
Photos: John Minnock Makes A Magnificent Return To 54 Belowby A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(08/17/2022) - Earlier this month, award-winning vocalist John Minnock returned for his annual performance at 54 Below. See photos from the production.
Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Is The Place For Those With A Song In Their Heart!by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(08/17/2022) - Every Monday, showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle on the Birdland stage. Showman Jim Caruso guides the entire affair with razor-sharp humor. Musical director Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories, along with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. But the real fun starts when the audience participates in the onstage festivities. Broadway legends, jazzers, cabaret divas, starry-eyed tourists, and kids right off the bus storm the stage to entertain each other. If you have a voice, a dream, and some sheet music, your Cast Party moment awaits. See photos from the show!
Photos: Bobby Conte Brings ALONG THE WAY To Birdlandby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(08/17/2022) - Birdland presented Bobby Conte in “Along the Way,” a solo concert celebrating his debut studio album. The concert featured an eclectic array of songs, all re-imagined and orchestrated by conductor/musician and producer, James Sampliner. Check out photos here!
Photo Coverage: Jason Robert Brown Brings Shoshana Bean & Strings to 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/15/2022) - Jason Robert Brown brought his music, lyrics, vocals, fearless pianistic virtuosity, along with Shoshana Bean and a string section to 54 Below. The overflow audience in Broadway’s supper club was treated to an extraordinary evening of great music and JBR wit. Check out photos from the evening here!
Photos: Karen Mason Celebrates Thirty Year Musical Collaboration In Concert At Birdlandby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(08/11/2022) - Singer/actress Karen Mason returned to the Birdland stage with her newest show, 30…and Counting on Monday, August 8, and photographer Kevin Alvey was there to capture the excitement. Check out the photos here!
Photo Coverage: Isaac Mizrahi Begins 54 Below Engagementby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/11/2022) - Isaac Mizrahi opened his four-night run at 54 Below last night. It seems the Fashion District and the Theater District have much in common as Isaac’s presentation last was a welcome addition to midtown and Broadway’s supper club.
Photos: The Stan Harrison Quartet Plays Bond 45by Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/10/2022) - Bond 45 as the name implies used to be on 45th street, it’s now on 46th street, but the music heard last night at this theater district restaurant was reminiscent of 52nd street, site of the original Birdland. See photos below!
Photos: Performers Continue To Jam Birdland For Jim Caruso's Cast Partyby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(08/10/2022) - “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” is the weekly Open Mic Night/Variety Show that has been bringing Broadway glitz and urbane wit to Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2003. Check out new photos!
Photo Coverage: Melissa Errico and Billy Stritch Bring SWING LESSONS to 54 Belowby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/05/2022) - Errico has been conquering the scene lately singing all kinds of music from from noir to show tunes to classic soprano fare and is now starting to work with symphonies and she and Stritch have undeniable “chemistry”, making this look like they’ll be teaming up for a while, if the audience has anything to say about it!
THE JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO Plays Birdlandby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(08/04/2022) - Being at a John Pizzarelli performance at Birdland is like having your best friend, who also happens to be a world class jazz guitarist/singer plus one of the funniest guys on the planet, entertain in your living room. You never want an evening with John to end. His extraordinary musicianship, song selection, and conversation create one of the most entertaining jazz shows you’ll ever experience.
Photos: Sam Gravitte Returns To Birdland With Broadway Standards & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(08/03/2022) - Once again, Sam Gravitte, recently seen as Fiyero in Wicked on Broadway, teamed up with a quartet of some of New York City’s most dynamic young musicians at Birdland on Monday evening. Sam performed standards like 'Why Try to Change Me Now,” Sondheim’s 'Finishing the Hat,' and duetted with Solea Pfeiffer (Evita, West Side Story). See photos here!
Photos: Another Talent-Packed Week Takes Place at Jim Caruso's Cast Partyby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(08/03/2022) - This past Monday, the stars aligned and some concert, Broadway and club superstars showed up for an impromptu turn at the mic at Jim Caruso’s Cast Party! Check out photos here!
Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Celebrates Talent At Crooners in Minneapolisby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(07/27/2022) - Once again, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party took the show on the road, celebrating talent at Crooners Supper Club in Minneapolis, rated one of the top clubs in the world by Downbeat Magazine. Check out photos here!
Photos: SCHOOL'D: The Next Class Of Broadway Takes The Stage at The Green Room 42by Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(07/25/2022) - School'd at the Green Room 42 took place on July 13 and featured the next generation of Broadway stars. A bunch of theatre majors, some who have already been on Broadway, tours, TV, from different universities came together to showcase who they are and who they want to be. Check out photos here!
Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Continues To Celebrate Talent!by A.A. Cristi - Cabaret
(07/20/2022) - Now in it's triumphant 20th year, 'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' continues to be a wildly popular Open Mic Night/Variety Show bringing Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night. See photos from the show!
Photos: Steve Ross Sings Cole Porter at Birdland, Featuring David Maioccoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(07/20/2022) - Birdland presented pianist/singer Steve Ross in “Cole Porter & Beyond” on Monday, July 18. Steve’s special guest was David Maiocco, who has been touring internationally with his show, “Hey, Look Me Over: David Maiocco as Liberace.” Check out photos here!
Photos: Michael Anthony Theatrical Debuts JESUS OF SUBURBIA, The Music Of Green Day at The Green Room 42by Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(07/19/2022) - Jesus of Suburbia: The Music of Green Day celebrates the music of one of the most iconic American bands of our time. Green Day is famously known for infusing the raw power of punk with melodic pop sensibilities and relatable lyrics to capture the angst-ridden restlessness of American teenagers at the end of the 20th century and into the 21st. Produced by Michael Anthony Theatrical, this one-night engagement debuted on Friday, July 8th will play The Green Room 42.
Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Celebrates 19 Years At Birdlandby Chloe Rabinowitz - Cabaret
(07/15/2022) - The traditional gift for those celebrating a 19th Anniversary is bronze. Not surprisingly, no bronze was given during Jim Caruso’s Cast Party anniversary celebration, but the packed house was certainly entertained by performers with hearts of gold. Check out photos from the night here!
Photos: Jamie DeRoy & Friends Returns To Birdlandby Stephi Wild - Cabaret
(07/14/2022) - The Broadway at Birdland concert series was pleased to present another performance of the multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on Monday, July 11. Proceeds from the evening benefitted The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly named The Actors Fund).
Photos: Daisy Jopling Band Play Chelsea Table+Stageby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(07/10/2022) - Daisy Jopling will also perform In the latest addition of Jamie deRoy & friends at Birdland on July 11th. Check out photos from inside the big night.
Photos: Dominick Farinnaci & Triad Make Triad Make New York Debut at Birdland Theaterby Stephen Sorokoff - Cabaret
(07/09/2022) - A unique pairing of instruments played up a storm this week at Birdland Theater.
Photos: Joshua Stackhouse showcase for CANADA DAY at Feinstein's/54 Belowby Kevin Alvey - Cabaret
(07/06/2022) - Joshua Stackhouse brought a cadre of his talented friends to sing his original songs in celebration of CANADA DAY at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC.
Photos: Linda Lavin Celebrates LOVE NOTES At Birdland Jazz Clubby A.A. Cristi - Broadway
(06/29/2022) - On Monday, June 27, Tony Award-winner Linda Lavin returned to her musical home, Birdland, with a concert celebrating her most recent solo album, “Love Notes” (Club44 Records).
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