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Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining Encore of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form....
Review: Sarah Carson Celebrates Her Welsh Heritage In A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE at Don't Tell Mama
With thoughtful direction, vibrant musical collaboration, and Carson’s luminous storytelling at its core, the night celebrated not only Welsh heritage but the enduring strength of family ties. It was nostalgic, educational, and thoroughly heartfelt....
Review: Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Are Right at Home at The Green Room 42
Broadway and cabaret's new power couple, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney (HADESTOWN), wowed with three sold-out shows at The Green Room 42 in February....
Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz
Broadway's Julie Benko came marching in to Birdland Jazz for 'Euophonic Gumbo,' her new album (and band name) with husband Jason Yeager, celebrating Mardi Gras and her new album....
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LAUREN PATTEN AND TAYLOR IMAN JONES at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
When two magnificent musicians meet at the mic as best friends....
Review: Laurie Beechman Audience Loves The Skivvies A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW
The secret of The Skivvies' longevity is, in fact, NOT the underwear....
Review: Steven Brinberg & Robert Hofler Make An Excellent Pairing at the Dutch Treat Club
It was “The Way We Were” and the way we are during another scintillating afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club on Tuesday, February 17th where the talk and song was all Hollywood and the theme was A STAR IS BORN! See photos of the event....
Review: VANESSA WILLIAMS Brings Superstar Energy To 54 Below
It's nights like this that keep 54 Below an essential part of New York nightlife....
Review: Tony Danza Pays Tribute to 'Ol Blue Eyes' in NYC at 54 Below
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13. This reviewer was thrilled with the amazing singing and dancing talents of Tony Danza!...
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall
Patti LuPone celebrated the 25th anniversary of her moving concert, all about love, at Carnegie Hall, warming the frigid NYC winter night with her simple message that love does have the power to change the world...
Review: Jeff Harnar CAN Come Home Again With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama
So THIS is what cabaret looks like! (And, in Jeff Harnar's hands, it always has.)...
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre
John Lloyd Young thrilled in two shows at The Laurie Beechman, performing songs from his R&B album, 'My Turn,' as well as his usual Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys repertoire....
Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein & 101-Year-Old Gershwin Cousin Frankie Ross
Read memories from George and Ira Gershwin's 101-year-old cousin as told at a private event last night featuring Michael Feinstein, and see photos from the event snapped by Stephen Sorokoff....
Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama
Janice McCune’s encore performances of a solo cabaret debut exploring the power and magic of music via songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Stephen Sondheim, Rod Temperton and more....
Review: LATRICE ROYALE Is Right At Home During 54 Below Debut
In her eponymous club act, Latrice Royale shows audiences just why she has had the success and staying power that she has....
Review: John Burns is Fun and Fabulous in BOY BAND at Don't Tell Mama
BOY BAND is a high-octane, joy-filled celebration of music, memory, and the unapologetic pleasure of loving what you love. Burns’ unbridled enthusiasm is infectious, and the audience at Don’t Tell Mama reveled in every beat....
Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below
Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway. The evening featured 19 young singers each offering a musical tribute to a legendary Black American....
Review: BROLESQUE Turns Tarot Into Pure Temptation at Balcon Salon
BROLESQUE brings tarot, tease, and total seduction every Thursday night at Balcon Salon. Produced by Locky Brownlie and hosted by the Phill Von Awesome, the show blends mysticism with sensuality in a way that feels both campy and sincere....
Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below
Ute Lemper truly personifies Marlene Dietrich in this fly on the wall autobiography of the screen legend. The show plays two more performances 1/30 and 1/31 at 7 pm...
Review: Jarrett Winters Morley's History of THE GREAT COMET Strikes at 54 Below
For a brief evening beneath Broadway, the comet burned close enough to touch in the 1/23 concert, THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 presented by Jarrett Winters Morley....
Review: DARKLY DAZZLING MUSICAL THEATRE Brings the Shadows to Life at 54 Below
A twisted night of musical theatre’s boldest and most emotional songs on January 20. DARKLY DAZZLING MUSICAL THEATRE was a thrilling invitation into the stranger and darker corners of musical theatre....
Review: Bob O'Hare A Fine Music Man In WE TAKE THE TOWN at Don't Tell Mama
Delightful and charming Bob O'Hare manages to pack a New York cabaret room on a frosty night in the city....
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Don't Tell Mama Captured the Soul of the Show
A joyful, heartfelt concert staging on January 16th presented by Fidelity Theatricals was rooted in community, culture, and connection. It captured the soul of the show while letting the music do the storytelling....
Review: 'TIERGARTEN' EXPLORES THE PAST at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
Tiergarten, a cabaret hosted by Kim David Smith and produced by Death of Classical on January 16th, presented a look into the past across several art forms....
Review: Debi Toni Serves Laughs and Vocals With DOUBLE TROUBLE at Don't Tell Mama
A - She's Adorable. And she's back in New York to stake her claim....
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