Interview: Charles Busch Rings in the New Year at 54 Below
Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.
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The latest interviews about live + streaming theatre in Cabaret.
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Interview: Sidney Myer Rings in the New Year with a Brand-New Show at Pangea
Catch the brand-new show SIDNEY MYER RIDES AGAIN! on December 21, 23, 27, and 29, with a special NYE performance, all at 7 pm.
Interview: Svetlana Stoli Talks UNHINGED TALENT SHOW at Balcon Salon
Drag performer Svetlana Stoli is the host of UNHINGED Talent Show, a weekly showcase every Tuesday night (9 pm) at Balcon Salon in Hell’s Kitchen where anyone is invited to show off their talent.
Interview: Christy Trapp Examines Sinatra With a Feminist Lens at Don't Tell Mama
On Thursday, December 11, at 7 pm, Don’t Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in THE TENDER TRAPP, with a woman’s perspective on Sinatra’s standards and double standards.
Interview: Rosemary Loar on Holiday Show JINGLES AND JAZZ at The Green Room 42
On Monday, December 22 at 7 pm, join in the fun with singer Rosemary Loar’s new holiday show, Jingles and Jazz.
Interview: Anthony Nunziata's CHRISTMAS & YOU Album Release at The Laurie Beechman
The 12/5 and 12/6 shows mark the release of Nunziata's new Christmas album and the start of his national US tour.
Interview: Marieann Meringolo Brings IN THE SPIRIT to Chelsea Table + Stage
Marieann Meringolo is bringing her critically acclaimed Annual Holiday Show IN THE SPIRIT to Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, December 6th.
Interview: Dorian Woodruff of FOREVER ME WITH LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage
Oft-praised musical cabaret storyteller Dorian Woodruff released his first album earlier this year with a concert.
Interview: VERSES AND VOICES at 54 Below Highlights Songwriter Ellen Winter
The 11/21 pay-what-you-can show features a night blending genre, storytelling, and flirty debauchery from the co-composer of 36 QUESTIONS.
Interview: Zack Zadek Celebrates DEATHLESS Album Release at Joe's Pub
Celebrate the release of new album Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording with a special release concert on Thursday, November 13.
Interview: Songwriter Jenn Grinels Makes 54 Below Debut in VERSES AND VOICES
The 11/18 show is the first installation in a new series that highlights emerging voices with accessible pay-what-you-can concerts.
Interview: Marty Silvestri & Joel Higgins on THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART at The Laurie Beechman
The songwriters present a revue of their 40-plus-year partnership to the Beechman 11/11 to 11/16, with Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness & Casey Borghesi.
Interview: Sheba Mason on THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL at The Triad Theater
Sheba Mason stars in a musical about her father, comedian Jackie Mason, written by Jackie's ex, Ginger Reiter.
Interview: Glenn Crytzer's SONGBOOK SESSIONS Has an Unusual Album Release Plan
For 250 consecutive weeks, Crytzer will release one track of SONGBOOK SESSIONS at a time.
Interview: Cyro Baptista Celebrates His 75th Birthday at Jazz At Lincoln Center
On 11/7 and 11/8, A BANQUET FOR THE SPIRITS features guests from Baptista's distinguished career, including Trey Anastasio of Phish and vocalist Cassandra Wilson.
Interview: Linda Purl's TUNES & TALES at The Green Room 42 Will Help You Survive the Moment
On 11/10, Linda Purl (THE OFFICE) brings the all-new Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival, to Midtown Manhattan’s Green Room 42.
Interview: Cassi Mikat Takes Up Sonic Space in SING LOUD! at 54 Below
The singer and actor, making her solo cabaret debut on 11/3, is no longer 'diminishing herself for anyone else.
Interview: Kiki Ball-Change Is Darkly Funny in WE'RE IN HELL at The Laurie Beechman
Read a conversation with drag artist Kiki Ball-Change about We’re In Hell — a devilishly hilarious, one-night-only cabaret descending through the nine circles of Dante’s Inferno on 10/27.
Interview: Paul Iacono & Marc Kudisch on GOTHAM ROGUES Batman Parody Musical at Joe's Pub
GOTHAM ROGUES: THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN PARODY MUSICAL will play for one night only on Monday October 27.
Interview: Macon Prickett of MACON: HIS OWN WAY! THE FINALE at 54 Below
As he wraps his freshman year as a cabaret performer, Macon Prickett reflects on the path that brought him to the nightclub stage, the terror of that first time, and the rewards that being a cabaret professional yields.
Interview: Phillip Officer Honors Mabel Mercer With YOU FASCINATE ME SO at 54 Below
The special 10/24 concert celebrates the same-day release of Officer's new album, a tribute to influential song stylist Mabel Mercer reinterpreting her repertoire through a contemporary lens.
Interview: The Gentlemen of THE BEAN TONES LIVE! at Birdland
There's a new boy band in town and it's their first time - and it's at Birdland.
Interview: Dan & Chrissy Pardo Back at Chelsea Table With a Show About Dreaming Big
The 10/22 show DREAMS DON'T COME TRUE IN PENNSYLVANIA is a revamped and revised encore of their sold-out March 2025 debut show.
Interview: Jamile's PURSUIT OF A PULSE Is a Rhythmically Charged Journey Through Jazz
The singer and composer, who performs regularly in NYC, recently released a deeply personal new album from Cellar Music Group.
Interview: Brian Leonard Brings Darkly Funny Solo Show THERAPIST ZERO to Theatre Row
On 10/16 and 10/18, comedian and actor Brian Leonard performs 'an unflinching, darkly funny solo show about raising a brilliant, but troubled daughter' at NYC's United Solo Festival
Interview: La Tanya Hall's New Album IF NOT NOW, WHEN... Out Today From Blue Canoe Records
La Tanya Hall, a vocalist, educator, and Steely Dan touring member known for her story-driven approach and stylistic versatility, releases her most personal and intentional project to date on 10/10.
Interview: Michael & Mardie Celebrate 10 Years of Their Album at The Beechman
The album HEY, LOOK! IT’S MICHAEL & MARDIE! is turning 10! To celebrate, the multi-award-winning duo are bringing their signature cocktail of musical virtuosity and goofy charm back to Theatre Row on 10/12.
Interview: Singer-Songwriter Mark William on His New Album, IF I CAN DREAM
This summer, singer Mark William released the digital version of his new album, If I Can Dream through Yellow Sound Label.
Interview: American Songbook Association's Gala Honors Ahrens & Flaherty
ASA's Executive Director Carolyn Montgomery talks the organization's 10/6 gala, with a star-studded show honoring the songwriters behind hit shows like RAGTIME and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.
Interview: Drag Stars Ruby Powers & Julia Van Cartier Bring DINGBATS at Pangea
On Friday October 31, 2025, catch the Dingbats at Pangea for a night of electrifying drag featuring the dynamic Ruby Powers and Julia Van Cartier.
Interview: Jeff Harnar Celebrates THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK Album at Birdland
The remastered and revised album celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway comes out on 10/3, with a 10/6 album release concert at Birdland Jazz Club.
Interview: Comedy Legend Rita Rudner Returns to 54 Below
On Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11, comedy legend Rita Rudner returns to Midtown Manhattan hotspot 54 Below.
Interview: Singer Ben Jones's New Album Is Heartbreaking, Raw & Brutally Honest
On 9/26, singer Ben Jones releases a brand new album made in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning artist Laurence Hobgood.
Interview: Sarah Goodman on Her Solo Cabaret Debut, LESBIAN THESPIAN at 54 Below
The 'deep and heartfelt' singer talks about her 10/1, 9:30 pm solo cabaret debut show.
Interview: Tony Danza Celebrates 70 Years of Café Carlyle With SINATRA & STORIES
Tony Danza will return to Café Carlyle from September 23 to 27 and October 1 to 2, 2025 with his hit new show, “Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories.
Interview: Jeremy Sussman: FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
Through lesser-known and quirky novelty songs as well as Great American Songbook standards, Jeremy Sussman tells the story of pursuing a career in law to please his parents while performing on the side.
Interview: Adrienne Haan Sings KURT WEILL at The York Theatre
For one night only on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm, international cabaret star Adrienne Haan will perform Adrienne Haan Sings Kurt Weill at the York Theatre Company.
Interview: Comedian Chanel Ali Brings RELATIVE STRANGER to SoHo Playhouse
Chanel Ali is a standup comedian who is bringing her one-woman show Relative Stranger, presented by Sarah Cooper, to Soho Playhouse for a short run September 17-28.
Interview: Michael Finke on GET WHAT YOU WANT Album Release at Chelsea Table + Stage
On Friday, September 12, Center Stage Records will release Get What You Want: The Songs of Michael Finke.
Interview: Singer-Songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway Brings Her Best to 54 Below
From 9/24 through 9/27, catch The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway at New York’s 54 Below.
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The Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour BIRDLAND (9/14-9/14) |
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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (10/30-10/30) |
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5For You Page: A Night of Viral Moments! 54 Below (9/13-9/13) |
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Songs for Slutty Girls by Kailey Marshall 54 Below (10/21-10/21) |
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Lea Salonga 54 Below (12/04-12/04) |
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Chadwick Johnson: No Stranger to Love 54 Below (10/02-10/02) |
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Villalobos Brothers: HUMANITY Deluxe Double Vinyl Release Joe's Pub (9/12-9/12) |
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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (11/14-11/14) |
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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (9/19-9/19) |
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54 Sings Princesses vs. Villains Part 2 54 Below (10/23-10/23) |