Review: Reeve Carney is the Real Thing at The Green Room 42
Carney's voice itself is a musical instrument, alive with an entire palette of colors.
Cabaret Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Cabaret.
Review: Carolyn Montgomery Packs 54 Below With girlSINGER
While her musical cabaret is, ostensibly, a Rosemary Clooney show, the honoree of the evening is actually Carolyn Montgomery, herself.
Review: Sue Matsuki & Gregory Toroian's Heartfelt RESERVATIONS FOR TWO at Don't Tell Mama
In Reservations for Two, veteran chanteuse Sue Matsuki and musical director/pianist Gregory Toroian celebrate an extraordinary 31-year artistic partnership with a performance brimming with polish, playfulness, and mutual respect.
Review: JAZZ WITH JESSICA, JOHN, AND BRYAN Delights Crowd at The Green Room 42
Enchanting cabaret duo John Carden and Jessica Hill celebrate friendship and the Great American Songbook at The Green Room 42, delivering soulful classics and Broadway hits with infectious charm and stellar accompaniment.
Review: Julie Benko's A STAR IS BORN at Café Carlyle Is Bright With Love & Jazz
The Funny Girl star plays nightly through 4/5, honoring her newborn daughter with stories of motherhood and clever jazz spins on classics.
Review: AN EVENING WITH CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT at Carnegie Hall Is Transfixing
The audience at Carnegie Hall on 3/27 quite literally could not get enough of Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Review: THE LEADING LADY CLUB CONCERT Is a Female-Focused Blast at 54 Below
THE LEADING LADY CONCERT at 54 Below on March 22 featured lots of talent and more than just bravura belting--with some surprises.
Review: Guy Mintus Thrills in RHAPSODY IN BLUE & WHITE at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
Guy Mintus performs with the confident swagger of a rock star.
Review: Felix Hagan Takes 54 Below with Raw Talent & Boundless Joy
Felix Hagan captivates at 54 Below with a solo show accompanying himself on piano, showcasing resilient optimism and musical virtuosity, while his co-written 'Operation Mincemeat' brings British wartime absurdity to Broadway's John Golden Theatre.
Review: Natalie Joy Johnson Brings the Madness of March to The Green Room 42
April may be only around the corner, but March Madness was in full swing last evening at The Green Room 42 with the very talented Maryland native Natalie Joy Johnson.
Review: MOVIN' RIGHT ALONG Captures the Spirit of Jim Henson at The Green Room 42
MOVIN' RIGHT ALONG showcases four very gifted young people with a love for Henson’s creations.
Review: Charles Busch's MY LEADING LADIES Lights Up 54 Below
What makes Charles such a mesmerizing performer isn’t just that he sings a song—it’s that he lives it.
Review: Cyrille Aimée & The Guitar Heroes Captivate at Birdland
With two sets a night through Saturday 3/22, Cyrille Aimée and her Guitar Heroes may be your jazz heroes this week with their strong show at Birdland.
Review: JENN COLELLA Back In The Basement With Broadway At 54 Below
Whether on Broadway or in the cabaret, Jenn Colella is one of our best.
Review: The New York Pops Celebrate 100 YEARS OF EPIC FILM SCORES at Carnegie Hall
On Friday March 14, 2025, the New York Pops closed out their 2024-25 season at Carnegie Hall with 100 Years of Epic Film Scores, a celebration of music from the past century of movies, with a focus on pieces with historic significance.
Review: Legendary Dionne Warwick Returns to her Hits at Westbury Music Fair
Dionne Warwick reigned at New York's Westbury Music Fair.
Review: Norbert Leo Butz's GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS Is Art, Art, Art at 54 Below
Catch GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS during its last two nights in the basement!
Review: STEVE SCHALCHLIN AND FRIENDS Shines at Don't Tell Mama
The singer-songwriter stopped by the Midtown cabaret bar on March 7th to play some of what he's written recently, with a cast of special guests and an impressively varied selection of songs.
Review: Bleier and Pendleton's OLD FRIENDS Such Good Fun at Pangea
Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton, along with special guests Gretchen Cryer and Richard Maltby Jr.
Review: JUDY COLLINS & FRIENDS: 85 YEARS OF PROTEST & MUSIC Stuns at The Town Hall
Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and social activist Judy Collins celebrated 85 years on planet earth along with International Women’s Day at The Town Hall on March 8 with a concert, many musical friends, and a full house.
Review: Ella Mae Dixon Casts a Spell in Her Debut at 54 Below
Jazz scats, vibrato, heartfelt dramatic interpretations, comedic delivery and crystalline clarity: Ella Mae Dixon's 54 Below debut on 3/7 was a ringing success.
Review: Ashley Brown Was The Consummate Professional In MY FUNNY VALENTINE at The Green Room 42
With Ryan Silverman bowing out due to illness, Brown had less than a day to come up with a solo show.
Review: Maggie Kneip's STUCK IN A MOMENT Was A Masterclass in Storytelling at Don't Tell Mama
Maggie Kneip has a story to tell—and on Wednesday night, March 5, at Don’t Tell Mama, she told it with a grace, vulnerability, and raw honesty.
Review: 54 CELEBRATES FRENCH WOODS Was A Joyous Evening at 54 Below
Cabaret troupe member Caroline Sorokoff said, 'Everything at French Woods feels like family!” And that warm, fuzzy feeling of family echoed on throughout the night at the 2/28 show.
Review: ASHLEY BROWN Shocks With Surprise Solo Show at The Green Room 42
Broadway's original Mary Poppins makes a rare cabaret performance and hits it out of the park.
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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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Rizo: Serving Cult Joe's Pub (9/03-9/03) |
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Brandie Inez Sutton: Miss Sutton, Live! 54 Below (10/08-10/08) |
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C. Anthony Bryant: Audacity - A Villain's Songbook Joe's Pub (10/25-10/25) |
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Ann Hampton Callaway: Here's To Life 54 Below (11/13-11/13) |
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Martina Barta - What The World Needs Now Is Love: A Burt Bacharach Tribute 54 Below (10/01-10/01) |
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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (10/30-10/30) |
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Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley Joe's Pub (9/09-9/09) |