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Feature: December's Birthday Tributee Is A Class Act
Read our interview with a long-time, long admired cabaret star who celebrates born in the same month (different year) as one of his idols (Noel Coward). It's our monthly Birthday Tribute feature....
Review: Tim Connell Makes Green Room 42 Debut With 'TIS THE SEASON
There's nothing twee, only Tim....
Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at Kings Theatre Is Full of Heart & Hilarity
The duo’s signature parodies are unexpected, clever, and oftentimes side-splitting. Whether it’s a cheeky jab at holiday tropes or a heartfelt moment of reflection, every beat is infused with their unique brand of humor and insight....
Review: Kevin Chamberlin And Audience Were FINDING THE JOY at The Green Room 42
Notice Kevin Chamberlin in his authentic and auspicious solo show debut....
Review: KT SULLIVAN...Tuesdays at The Algonquin Roundtable
Well known for her soprano voice, acting, and mastery of the Great American Songbook, KT recently started accompanying herself for a few intimate engagements… the Round Table at The Algonquin on Tuesdays being one of them....
Review: SAMUEL VINCENT AUBUCHAN & FRIENDS Sing Burt Bacharach with Joy at Green Room 42
Samuel Vincent Aubuchon and friends sing songs from yesteryear with energy and fondness. The Burt Bacharach tunes in this 12/3 show bring nostalgia and smiles....
Review: Heather Headley Beautifully Bewitching at 92NY
92NY does their audiences a solid by booking in one of the industry's great entertainers....
Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Tell Mama
Talman’s affectionate tribute to Elizabeth Taylor and her story of a friendship that transcended Hollywood glamour made for an unforgettable evening. The show beautifully reflected the deep connection Talman shared with the iconic actress....
Review: Monika Chrząstowska Pays Homage To Wiera Gran at the Polish Consulate
The Singer Warsaw Festival of Jewish Culture, organized by the Shalom Foundation, returned to New York City in November for a third year of programming. Monika Chrząstowska paid homage to celebrated yet complex entertainer Wiera Gran....
Review: Melodie Wolford's WAITING IN THE WINGS at The Triad Is Worth Waiting For
WAITING IN THE WINGS at The Triad tells of the tribulations and triumphs of an understudy. Melodie Wolford is the talented lady in question. There's no question that she's star-worthy, not just star-adjacent....
Review: NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Is a State of Bliss with the Callaways at 54 Below
Sisters Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway are in a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at 54 Below through November 30, singing about NYC, their younger years, love, life, etc., with glorious harmony and emotions with a terrific trio led by pianist Alex Rybeck....
Review: Joanne Halev Ends Five-Year Break With SAILING ON at Birdland Theater
Joanne Halev, who started with a bang with her cabaret debut five years ago, has returned to make a big noise again....
Review: LISA STEPHEN FRIDAY Leads A Rock Revolution at Joe's Pub
'This is our time to change the world.' So sayeth Lisa Stephen Friday. She means it and she is equal to the task....
Monét x Change Brings Warmth and Humor With New Show LIFE BE LIFIN at Joe's Pub
Monét X Change is quick-witted, funny, and charming. She gets intimate and personal in her new show LIFE BE LIFIN, a show as heartwarming as it is hilarious. Monét x Change is bringing “Life Be Lifin” on tour in January-February 2025....
Review: Amy Wolk's Glorious Return To The Stage at Don't Tell Mama
Amy Wolk’s one-woman show Amy Has Some Things to Wolk On, performed at Don’t Tell Mama on Monday, November 25, was a delightful and hilarious journey showcasing her unique comedic sensibility and impressive vocal talent....
Review: DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT Rescues Broadway's Cut Songs at The Green Room 42
DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT at The Green Room 42 dipped into the discards from Broadway scores to reveal what was first intended. The 11/12 show was a worthy reminder that some songs cut from Broadway shows are intriguing ancestors worth meeting....
Review: Australian Theatre Festival NYC's Cabaret Brought The Best Of Oz On B'way To Green Room 42
The Australian Theatre Festival NYC continues to be a highlight of this reviewer’s calendar, offering a taste of down-under brilliance with every performance. It was a thrilling celebration of Aussie talent....
Review: Joshua Redman Group Captivates Jazz At Lincoln Center Crowd
Joshua Redman and company put on an epic performance on 11/16. Redman’s saxophone gleamed with his signature liquid-gold tone, while his mellifluous improvisation intertwined beautifully with Gabrielle Cavassa’s smooth, silky vocals....
Review: Justin Vivian Bond Radiates Power at Joe's Pub
Trans icon Justin Vivian Bond dazzles in 'Oh Well,' a genre-defying cabaret inspired by the classic lesbian novel 'The Well of Loneliness.' Bond transforms songs by LGBT artists into a powerful meditation on resistance, survival, and joy....
Review: Max Von Essen and the NY Pops Hit All the Right Notes at Carnegie Hall
This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the evening of American Songbook scores from Max Von Essen. The NY Pops' 2024-25 season continues with Merry and Bright, their holiday celebration with Jessica Vosk on December 20 and 21, 2024....
Review: The Showbroads FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS! at The Triad The First Gift of the Season
Four years later, The Showbroads are this season's biggest gift....
Review: Senzel Ahmady Is Ready For Broadway in LIFE OF A DROPOUT PRINCESS at 54 Below
After two years touring North America on a magic carpet as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin, Senzel Ahmady made her solo debut with a bang, with a well-crafted musical story of her journey from full-time student to traveling Disney princess....
Review: Lorna Dallas Picture Perfect In SNAPSHOTS at Chelsea Table + Stage
No mere case of a singer standing on a stage and singing notes is a Lorna Dallas performance - these are stories. ...
Review: Kim David Smith Vamping Through Hallo-Wien
Kim David Smith captured Marlene Dietrich's essence in a Halloween-themed cabaret at New York's Café Sabarsky, with a repertoire spanning Weimar classics and pop mashups. Accompanied by pianist Tracy Stark, the show exemplified cabaret as a celebration of artistic freedom, and a vital sanctuary for...
Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below
Jack Viertel's new novel mixes some bits of actual theatre productions, people, places, and songs into its fiction. The author read excerpts from the book for a program he hosted and co-produced at 54 Below, with guest singers performing relevant/referenced songs....
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Finding Their Voice: Broadway Stars Unite to Support Israel's Youth The Jerry Orbach Theatre (6/15-6/15) |
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54 Turns Upside Down, feat. Dillon Klena & more! 54 Below (5/25-5/25) |
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Jack Roden: My Days 54 Below (8/10-8/10) |
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Coming Out — An Evening of New Queer Musicals by Allison St. Rock 54 Below (7/30-7/30) |
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Paulo Szot 54 Below (7/26-7/26) |
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What If? Beloved Musical Theatre Characters Switch Songs- Part 7 54 Below (7/27-7/27) |
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54 Holds Space: For Good 54 Below (8/07-8/07) |
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It's All A Swindle Don't Tell Mama (6/16-6/16) |
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Lucas Beltran: Fabulous Places! 54 Below (9/02-9/02) |
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Backstage Babble Presents: Broadway’s Future Sings Its Past 54 Below (6/26-6/26) |
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