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Review: John McWhorter Showcased His Reconstruction of EARLY TO BED at The Triad
On January 9, John McWhorter showcased his obsessive efforts to reconstruct a long-lost Fats Waller musical. He told stories about the paths that his dedication to reviving this forgotten musical led him to in between performances of its songs....
Review: Rodney Marsalis, Cantus, and Stephanie Chou Played Wonderfully at Jazz at Lincoln Center
1/10 saw a triple-billed concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring Rodney Marsalis, Cantus, and Stephanie Chou. All three acts were quite different yet all were delightful....
Review: GOING BACHARACH at Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater Is a Terrific Tribute
This is a terrific concert, cabaret and revue rolled into one, feating rising star Adrian Galante's brilliant playing and orchestrations of Burt Bacharach songs, sung by three terrific singers. It runs through February 22...
Review: Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway's BOOM Brings Memories to 54 Below
“BOOM! 15th Anniversary Concert” runs January 14–17, 2026, at 54 Below, with performances at 7 PM. A livestream option is available for the January 17th show....
Review: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Celebrate Friendship and Legacy at 54 Below
Whether you're a RENT-head or not, this hour-long concert was a joyful celebration of thrilling music, both deeply familiar and pleasantly unexpected. The current run is sold out but Rapp and Pascal return in August...
Review: Maude Maggart Thrilled with A TINY MATCH at Birdland Jazz
Cabaret star Maude Maggart thrilled with a beautiful, if short, annual New York appearance at a sold-out Birdland Jazz on December 29 with her newest show....
Review: THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL - Laughs, Songs & Heart at Rodney's Comedy Club
THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL, which just completed a run at Rodney's Comedy Club on December 30, 2025, is a moving, laugh-filled evening showing the untold side of Jackie Mason’s story – and the story of the women he left in his wake....
Review: The Legendary Performer Returns with SIDNEY MYER RIDES AGAIN at Pangea
The legendary and unique cabaret performer and booker Sidney Myer was spectacular in a sold-out run of shows at Pangea between December 21 and New Year's Eve....
Review: Bobby Underwood Is Hilarious in THANK YOU, TOM LEHRER at City Winery
A journey through the music & life of Mr. Tom Lehrer on 12/28 and 12/29. With a fully packed house, Bobby Underwood (our host, narrator, and main performer) set up the entire performance for success....
Review: Matthew Morrison Blends Bway, Pop & Personal Reflection In RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS at 54 Below
Ultimately, Rhythms and Revelations unfolds as part memoir and part theatrical showcase... for his fans, this was an evening rich with heart, memories, and undeniable charisma....
Review: THE 2ND ANNUAL DIONNE FAMILY CHRISTMAS A Perfect Start to the Holidays at The Green Room 42
The 2nd Annual Dionne Family Christmas on 12/22 proved itself exactly what a holiday cabaret should be - joyful, a little chaotic, deeply personal, and fueled by talent and love....
Review: Rosemary Loar's Buoyant, Original JINGLES AND JAZZ at The Green Room 42
Rosemary Loar delivered a warm, cozy evening of Christmas music marked by range, originality, and skill. Even the most well-worn holiday chestnuts sounded newly minted, revealing fresh beauty and emotional depth....
Review: Jessica Vosk Proved She's One of the Best With SLEIGH at 92NY
On 12/21, Jessica Vosk's SLEIGH delivered heart, humor, powerhouse vocals, and holiday magic in abundance. Vosk didn’t just sing the season, she owned it!...
Review: OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below Re-Imagines the Classic Tale
Relocated to the backwoods of West Virginia, this musical re-imagines the classic Greek tale. Try counting all the Broadway references hidden in the dialogue--there's a lot, amusingly so. OEDIPUS returns to 54 Below on Father's Day in June!...
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS at Dizzy's Club Ends The Year On A High Note
With one of the best music-making casts in the business, Songbook Sundays is a bright light this holiday season....
Review: The New York Pops Bestows Carnegie Hall With A PLACE CALLED HOME
The entire evening was gorgeous but one musical artist put the show over the top....
Review: Norm Lewis Nails It Again in His 11th Annual Christmas Show at 54 Below
The talented Broadway favorite is back at 54 Below. CHRISTMAS LIVES HERE, indeed! Catch the show nightly now through December 24 and see photos and a review of the December 18 opening night....
Review: BIG BAND HOLIDAYS Jazzes Up Holiday Classics at Jazz At Lincoln Center
The evening, for this reviewer, truly was a winter wonderland chocked full of wondrous music, solo performances and singing of old favorites with a jazz twist. Bravo! BIG BAND HOLIDAYS continues tonight through Sunday December 21. ...
Review: AN EVENING WITH LEN CARIOU at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Valuable and Unforgettable
This is one of the reasons we choose to be New Yorkers....
Review: The Dutch Treat Club Holiday Spectacular
On December 16, the Dutch Treat Club hosted a spectacular array of talented performers who sang and danced for an overflow audience of club members and their guests at the end of year special holiday lunch. See photos and a review of the event....
Review: Ava Nicole Frances Shines In GLITTER AND BE GAY at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
For Ava Nicole, the lyric might be better if sung, 'May your gays be merry and bright.'...
Urban Stages and Winter Rhythms Still Going Strong Decades Later
Sue Matsuki and Frances Hill stay determined to keep an intimate artistic playground going strong....
Review: Elizabeth Stanley's LET YOUR HEART BE LIGHT at The Laurie Beechman Theatre Is Playful and Perfect
Elizabeth Stanley Cabaret Artist should be placed on everyone's do-not-miss list....
Review: Cheyenne Jackson Makes His Rapturous Carnegie Hall Solo Debut
The 30 ROCK and XANADU star made his Carnegie Hall solo show debut on December 8th as part of the Originals series, which continues February 2 with Patti LuPone. Read a review of Jackson's joy-filled show....
Review: Liora Michelle Shines In SONGBIRDS OF THE SILVER SCREEN at Don't Tell Mama
The soprano shared her voice, passion and knowledge with an adoring crowd on Sunday December 7th. The evening promised glamour, nostalgia, and soaring vocals...
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