CABARET THEATER REVIEWS

This reviewer was completely in awe of those vocals and looks forward to seeing the overwhelmingly shining star that is Kerry Ellis again soon on the stage of 54 Below in New York City....

That bundle of Broadway-centric bubbliness, Klea Blackhurst banished the winter blues at Birdland. Her thrillingly big voice and selection of joyful showtunes provided a firecracker evening of entertainment on 1/27....

Tony Yazbeck is no stranger to making art on the cabaret stage, and adding Tony Bennett just makes it better....

The show was an exquisite celebration of both the rich history of Weill’s compositions and the unique interpretative brilliance of Ute Lemper....

Hugh Jackman's 'From New York, With Love' at Radio City Music Hall delivers 105 minutes of Broadway hits, Wolverine jokes, and classic tributes, as the Greatest Showman proves that true stardom means lifting others into the spotlight....

One of the best storytellers in the business has some stories to tell about a legendary lady and friendship....

Returning to Birdland, Monica Ramey and a stellar trio packed the place and provided entertainment par excellence....

Bradley Gibson has that Herculean thing called IT....

The new, true-blue generation of jazz lands at Birdland: singer June Cavlan is a winner at Birdland. Special guest singers, a fantastic band and Cavlan herself made this show one for the ages....

Cohen and Co. do Davis and Coltrane proud in their tribute night at Birdland....

Don’t Forget Me was a glorious celebration of women in history—an evening that was both reflective and empowering. This reviewer looks forward to seeing what Fernandez does next!...

With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons....

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason made joyful jazz together, digging beyond the usual suspects of the overdone. Their upbeat repertoire, energy, and chemistry together all radiated happiness, serving delight through music....

With charm, talent, looks, and Benjamin Rauhala by his side, Derek Klena brings a new show to 54 Below....

Walter Willison’s concert production of High Spirits on 1/6 at 54 Below, was delightful. The semi-staged concert featured Judy Kaye, Christine Andreas, Ann Kittredge and more in perhaps one of the most bizarre musicals of the 20th century....

Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman's night at Birdland was cool and warm, varied and velvety. With perspectives on life and music, plus reactions to the horrific, still-burning fires in home base LA, the music had extra meaning...

Hannah Jane shines in 'Lady Legends of Broadway' at Green Room 42. She had the audience captivated from the moment she stepped on stage. With her talent, charisma, and deep understanding of Broadway’s rich history, she’s certainly one to watch....

KURT ELLING is at Birdland through January 11 (two shows a night). The veteran singer and frequent Grammy nominee (two-time winner) who tops jazz polls is still top-drawer....

This was not Jenn Colella's first year being the New Year's Eve headliner at 54 Below... and it probably won't be the last. That is how great she is at this....

Julie is a diamond cut from the rarest of molds. She’s as terminally unique as Joan Rivers and just as funny. Where others see the mundane, Julie sees the miraculous. She reminds us that life’s absurdities are not just worth noticing but worth celebrating....

Bell takes us through some of her favorite musical moments from movies, sharing personal connections (and lots of laughter) along the way. The show is a love song to Bell's father, who brought her and her sister up on old arthouse movies....

A crooner with charisma, a vocalist with versatility, an old soul with new energy: that’s dynamic and delightful David Marino. His powerful voice radiates star power. He returned to Birdland for another sold-out standout concert to close out 2024....

RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES 'HELLO, DOLLY!' revisits a classic musical with history and joy. See this cabaret-style song & talk show the next time it comes around....

Marilyn Maye is unstoppable and more than worth stopping in to see and hear. It doesn't get more exciting and invigorating than this veteran's shows. She plays two more shows 12/29 and two on New Year's Eve....

Melissa Errico's ’TWAS THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS runs nightly now through 12/30 with a mixture of holiday favorites and Broadway classics recast as holiday songs, plus a few off the beaten path, all while singing to perfection and charming the crowd....