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Interview: Nicole Travolta Talks Shopping Addiction in New Show at SoHo Playhouse

Interview: Nicole Travolta Talks Shopping Addiction in New Show at SoHo Playhouse

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 12, 2026
NICOLE TRAVOLTA IS DOING ALRIGHT plays now through 5/10 at NYC's SoHo Playhouse. We talked with the star about the show, her battle to get out of consumer debt and the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later....
Interview: Lauren Worsham & Kyle Jarrow Return to Mercury East with SKY-PONY

Interview: Lauren Worsham & Kyle Jarrow Return to Mercury East with SKY-PONY

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 9, 2026
The indie-pop band SKY-PONY, led by Tony Award nominees Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will return to NYC on Friday, April 17 for a live performance. Read a conversation with Worsham and Jarrow...
Interview: Kim David Smith Draws on Queer Mega Muses in COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub

Interview: Kim David Smith Draws on Queer Mega Muses in COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 8, 2026
Cabaret star Kim David Smith returns to Joe’s Pub on Saturday May 2, 2026 at 9:30 pm with Comme Une Folle – torch songs for tough times because gay (or else). Read a conversation with Smith about the show....
Interview: Celebrate Bobby Darin's 90th Birthday with Jonathan Poretz at 54 Below

Interview: Celebrate Bobby Darin's 90th Birthday with Jonathan Poretz at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 7, 2026
See HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY: DARIN AT 90! on May 14 at the Midtown Manhattan hotspot with singer Jonathan Poretz. Read a conversation about the show and Darin's influence....
Interview: Claybourne Elder Celebrates IF THE STARS WERE MINE Album Debut at 54 Below

Interview: Claybourne Elder Celebrates IF THE STARS WERE MINE Album Debut at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — April 2, 2026
The GILDED AGE star will appear at 54 Below on 4/3, 4/4, and 4/15. His new album is available for pre-order now. Read a conversation about the show and album....
Interview: Spotlight on Agustina Casella, Performer and Project Manager at Green Room

Interview: Spotlight on Agustina Casella, Performer and Project Manager at Green Room 42

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 31, 2026
Get to know the cabaret performer and hear a bit of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing a show. Read an interview with Agustina Casella....
Interview: Spotlight on New York-Based Cabaret Performer Lauren Nathens

Interview: Spotlight on New York-Based Cabaret Performer Lauren Nathens

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 30, 2026
Get to know one of New York's cabaret performers. Nathens will next appear in Fidelity Theatrical's BRING IT ON in concert at Don't Tell Mama on 4/10....
Interview: Ian Clarkson and THE JIVE ACES Bring Swing to NYC's Green Room 42

Interview: Ian Clarkson and THE JIVE ACES Bring Swing to NYC's Green Room 42

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 28, 2026
The UK’s number one Jive and Swing band will appear at the NYC hotspot for one night only on April 2. Read a conversation with their lead singer, Ian Clarkson, about the show....
Interview: Jeff Beal Premieres NEW YORK ÉTUDES, VOL. II in NYC for MS Awareness Mont

Interview: Jeff Beal Premieres NEW YORK ÉTUDES, VOL. II in NYC for MS Awareness Month

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 13, 2026
See NEW YORK ÉTUDES, VOL. II on 3/26 and 3/27 in an intimate concert at the Crypt Under the Church of the Intercession presented by Death of Classical. Beal's new album premieres on 3/27 from Apple Music's Platoon label....
Interview: Aubrey Johnson Celebrates Unique New Album THE LIVELY AIR at Birdland

Interview: Aubrey Johnson Celebrates Unique New Album THE LIVELY AIR at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 11, 2026
The singer-songwriter's new album will be released 3/20 from Greenleaf Music. The album release concert is 3/22 at Birdland. Read a conversation with Johnson about the new album....
Interview: Issy Knowles Wants More Men to See BODY COUNT at SoHo Playhouse

Interview: Issy Knowles Wants More Men to See BODY COUNT at SoHo Playhouse

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 11, 2026
The show, running now through 3/29, follows a sex worker attempting a divisive stunt: sleeping with 1,000 of her subscribers. We spoke with creator and performer Issy Knowles about the show....
Interview: David Malinsky's I WANT THE WORLD at Don't Tell Mama Is a Madcap Explorati

Interview: David Malinsky's I WANT THE WORLD at Don't Tell Mama Is a Madcap Exploration of Life

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 9, 2026
In the 3/12 show, a madcap exploration of life, time, space and music, featuring a collection of songs as varied and eccentric as he is, David Malinsky embraces his True Self, and keeps us laughing–and thinking–along the way!...
Interview: April Varner Tributes Ella Fitzgerald With New Album & NYC Release Show

Interview: April Varner Tributes Ella Fitzgerald With New Album & NYC Release Show

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 25, 2026
Read about the singer's new album ELLA, debuting 3/20, and the 3/31 album release show at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC. Varner won the International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition in 2023, and ELLA is a vibrant, original tribute...
Interview: John Pizzarelli Celebrates New DEAR MR. BENNETT Album at Birdland

Interview: John Pizzarelli Celebrates New DEAR MR. BENNETT Album at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 18, 2026
Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a new album and shows at Birdland in NYC March 3-7...
Interview: Ruby Westfall And Ellington Berg of THE SEASON at Red Eye Ny

Interview: Ruby Westfall And Ellington Berg of THE SEASON at Red Eye Ny

by Stephen Mosher — February 17, 2026
Interview: Ruby Westfall And Ellington Berg of THE SEASON at Red Eye Ny...
Interview: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s Is on a Mission to Bring Accessible Music to

Interview: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s Is on a Mission to Bring Accessible Music to NYC

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 17, 2026
Read a conversation with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s President and Executive Director James Roe about highlights of their 2026 season, how to support OSL, and how parents can get their kids involved in the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's (YOSL)....
Interview: Catherine Russell on Her New Album LIVE AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

Interview: Catherine Russell on Her New Album LIVE AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 11, 2026
Now through 2/14, three-time GRAMMY®-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell will appear at Birdland Jazz Club, celebrating the release of a single from her ucpoming album....
Interview: Jeff Harnar Revisits the '80s in BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama

Interview: Jeff Harnar Revisits the '80s in BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 2, 2026
In the 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 and 2/26 shows at DTM, the award-winning cabaret artist returns to his early shows with a more mature perspective. Read a conversation with Harnar below about the new concert....
Interview: Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Talk Annual MARDIS GRAS SPECTACULAR at Birdland

Interview: Julie Benko & Jason Yeager Talk Annual MARDIS GRAS SPECTACULAR at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 30, 2026
The 2/16 show celebrates the release of Benko's new Euphonic Gumbo album, which comes out 2/20. Read a conversation between Benko and Jason Yeager on the new show, album, and what keeps them returning to Mardis Gras every year....
Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below

Interview: Germono Toussaint's Soul-Stirring SONGS I WROTE at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 27, 2026
The 2/8 show is the latest installation in the pay-what-you-can VERSES AND VOICES series, highlighting emerging voices from musical theater songwriting....
Interview: Chris Lewis Explores Duke Ellington's Influences at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Interview: Chris Lewis Explores Duke Ellington's Influences at Jazz At Lincoln Center

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 16, 2026
The concert DUKE IN AFRICA, exploring the influence of African music on Duke Ellington, plays through Jan. 17. We spoke with co-music director Chris Lewis about the show, which features the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra....
Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley Brings THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE... to 54 Belo

Interview: Jarrett Winters Morley Brings THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE... to 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 16, 2026
Read a conversation with Morley about the 1/23 concert, which weaves history about NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 between songs from the show....
Interview: Songwriter Elizabeth Addison to be Featured in VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Bel

Interview: Songwriter Elizabeth Addison to be Featured in VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 14, 2026
On 1/22, 54 Below is hosting an intimate evening of radical joy, storytelling, celebration, and song with award-winning composer and lyricist Elizabeth Addison. We spoke with her about the upcoming show and her path to musical theater....
Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 13, 2026
The January 15-17 show pays tribute to the influence of African music on the work of renowned jazz artist Duke Ellington. We spoke with co-music director Alexa Tarantino about the upcoming concert....
Interview: Marisa Caruso Explores Mental Health in HOW TO MAKE A DOLL at Brooklyn Art

Interview: Marisa Caruso Explores Mental Health in HOW TO MAKE A DOLL at Brooklyn Art Haus

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 11, 2026
The 1/25 show is about dementia, family, and the transformative power of making something by hand. Read a conversation with Caruso about the show and the healing power of live theater....
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