Review: JEFF DANIELS A Revelation at 54 Below
What happens when a great American actor has a special gift for songwriting and singing solo.
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Review: Understudies Shine in AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42
Understudies and standbys take center stage in a night full of talent and heart.
Review: NIGHT OF COOL Simmers in the NYC Heat at Triad Theater
Old-time pop music brought down the house at this June 23rd show helmed by singer Russell Moss.
Review: KNOCKIN' BOOTS at The Triad Serves Up Queer Country Realness
KNOCKIN' BOOTS on 6/19 at the Triad Theatre reimagined country music through a queer lens, blending classic hits, camp, and heartfelt vocals in a bold, joyful cabaret.
Review: Steve Ross Honored By Cabaret Scenes & American Songbook Association
The pages of Cabaret Scenes Magazine came to life June 21 at Green Room 42 when, together with the American Songbook Association, publishers of the legendary monthly magazine, they hosted the Fourth Annual Darrell Henline Award evening which honored Steve Ross aka “The Crown Prince of New York Cab
Review: QUEERLESQUE at Club Cumming Is Bold, Fierce and Funny
JMV Presents: Queerlesque is a monthly show at Club Cumming featuring JMV, Dutch Baby, Christopher Estrada, and Daniella Darling.
Review: Steven Maglio's Show at the Cutting Room Is a Swinging Celebration
June 20th was the second anniversary of Steven Maglio’s residency at The Cutting Room, and he celebrated with a special edition of his Sinatra-themed show.
Review: DANCERS OVER 40 Set 54 Below Alight with CHICAGO Memories
This reviewer was mesmerized by the 'razzle dazzle' of this sold-out June 18th performance! Members of the original casts of the 1975 CHICAGO and 1996 revival honored the show by sharing memories and tribute performances to the incredible show.
Review: Jenn Colella Brings The Rainbow to 54 Below With OUT AND PROUD
Jenn Colella packed The Basement for Pride month but she will bring the rainbow back again in July.
Review: JLCO Swings Into The Stratosphere With BEST OF Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center
From the moment the first downbeat hit, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) locked in with that trademark precision and passion, and didn’t let go for the next two hours.
Review: SELECTIONS FROM NATASHA PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Don't Tell Mama Embraces Raw Emotion
Fidelity Theatricals took over Don’t Tell Mama on 6/13 with a concert staging of selections from Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.
Review: When You're in the Presence of a Legend, You Know It - Melissa Manchester at 54 Below
The word legend is used to describe many, but when you are in the presence of a legitimate one you know it.
Review: Mission Accomplished - THE MABEL MERCER FOUNDATION GALA at 54 Beow
Cabaret royalty was on the stage of 54 Below on June 11 for the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 40 year anniversary hosted by KT Sullivan celebrating the foundation's legacy.
Review: Dorian Woodruff's FOREVER ME WITH LOVE Enchanted at Chelsea Table + Stage
Dorian Woodruff is a noted cabaret singer.
Review: DIRTY CIRCUS: PRIDE EDITION at House Of Yes Is Unapologetically Queer
At House of Yes, every weekend you can catch an incredible performance of Dirty Circus: Variety Show.
Review: Star-studded NIGHT OF 1000 JUDYS Kicks Off Pride Month at Joe's Pub
Night of 1000 Judy’s wasn’t just a fabulous show—it was a rallying cry, a hug, and a high kick all at once.
Review: TO ALL THE TENORS I LOVED BEFORE at 54 Below Celebrates Pride
On 6/5, 54 Below hosted a pride-filled celebration of queer identity and love with 'To All the Tenors I've Loved Before,' which brought together a talented ensemble of queer performers to reinterpret a musical theater numbers through a queer lens
Review: TRACIE THOMS Burns Down The Basement At Return To 54 Below
The show to see this summer is Tracie Thoms and there's one show left.
Review: Broadway Memories Are Memorable with Andrea McArdle at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
Andrea McArdle honored the renowned theater icons in her life with stories and song, bringing fond memories from her long and vibrant career, which began as the original Annie on Broadway.
Review: Lee Roy Reams Tells a Unique Love Story Right to the Very Last Scene
Lee Roy Reams truly turned 54 Below into 'Broadway's Living Room' at this intimate, revealing 6/3 show, all about his relationship with his Applause co-star Lauren Bacall.
Review: SING HAPPY! at 92NY Overflows with Kander & Ebb Treats
Lyrics & Lyricists celebrate and examine Kander & Ebb's work with one final performance June 2 at 7 pm.
Review: Richard Skipper Reveals at The Laurie Beechman Theater
The evening was titled “Everything You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Richard Skipper” and by the end of this one-man show, the audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre did learn a lot about Mr.
Review: ROBBIE ROZELLE: CITATION NEEDED Charms at 54 Below
An evening with Robbie Rozelle is an evening well-spent.
Review: Betty Buckley's Latest Residency at Joe's Pub Is Spectacular
Betty Buckley is in fine voice, with a terrific band.
Review: Liz Callaway Makes Magic With THE WIZARD AND I at 54 Below
Every Liz Callaway show is great, but when it involves someone she loves, it's magical.
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My Body, My Cabaret The Green Room 42 (8/29-8/29) |
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The Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour BIRDLAND (9/14-9/14) |
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Will Kelley: For the Record Laurie Beechman Theatre (8/29-8/29) |
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Lucibela presented in partnership with WMI Joe's Pub (10/22-10/22) |
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Sarah Kang w/ Takahiro Izumikawa Joe's Pub (9/29-9/29) |
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Lea Salonga 54 Below (12/02-12/02) |
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Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma on Broadway 54 Below (10/18-10/18) |
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Basement After Dark: The Music of RAYE 54 Below (8/31-8/31) |
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Paul Beaubrun: VERTIÈRES Album release Joe's Pub (11/14-11/14) |
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Seth Sikes with Tedd Firth: Together at Last! Feat. Marilyn Maye 54 Below (9/22-9/22) |