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Review: Luke Islam LIVE IN CONCERT at The Cutting Room
For his age, Luke Islam has incredible vocal control, range, and awareness of what he wants. Islam’s solo show at the Cutting Room on Sunday April 28th at 7 pm featured a mix of the Broadway classics he grew up on, and R&B classics....
Review: Take 6 Takes the Cake at Birdland
Take note: Take 6 is at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday. They take the art of vocal harmony singing to impressive heights. Their opening show on Wednesday May 1 was a smash....
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Delights Once More at Dizzy's
The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June....
Review: MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: Cabarets Are Happy Partner Projects for J2 ...at AMT Theater
J2 Spotlight Musical Theater is finishing its run of 'Do Re Mi' this weekend, but set aside a night to have a cabaret evening on the stage at their home base, the AMT Theater on West 45 Street....
Review: Unforgettable Music Of Nat King Cole Thrills Audience at Dizzy's Club
“Unforgettable” is the only way for this reviewer to describe the sold-out one night performance of The Music Of Nat King Cole on April 25, 2024 at Dizzy’s Club (Jazz At Lincoln Center). The performance showcased a smattering of Cole’s vast repertoire of songs that we all know and love....
Review: Cyrille Aimée & Band Make Their Gig a Party at Birdland
Through April 27, Aimée and a six-piece band bring jazz flavors and smiles (theirs and the audience's) to Birdland with energy galore. Celebrating a new recording, and adding in some other material, Cyrille Aimée and band take command in a grand way this week at midtown Manhattan's home for jazz....
Review: Natasha Castillo Charms Crowd at Don't Tell Mama with THAT'S MY MUSIC
Overall, this is a well-paced, charming show with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, and a whole lot of love for the Carpenters....
Review: A CELEBRATION OF TONY BENNETT Was a Starry Night at Jazz at Lincoln Center
This year's Jazz at Lincoln Center gala featured a host of star-studded performers including Kristin Chenoweth, Bernadette Peters, Josh Groban, and many more. A small sample of the hundreds of songs superstar Tony Bennett recorded and sang in concerts sparkled in this one-night-only concert on April...
Review: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK: VERNON DUKE'S BROADWAY Is a Crowd-Pleaser at Chelsea Table + Stage
At Chelsea Table + Stage, Klea Blackhurst 'Box Set' shows are continuing to draw crowds and bring smiles. Songs of Vernon Duke were on the bill in April, and May 5 will find her saluting Jerry Herman....
Review: GIRL DINNER Is a Delightful Romp at Pangea
Overall, Girl Dinner is worth checking out. Petrullo says they aim to produce a show every month, so keep an eye out on the interwebs. And in the meantime, in the words of the group, “Stay true to your delulu!”...
Review: SAUNA BOY at Laurie Beechman Theatre is Fun and Deep
In SAUNA BOY, Dan Ireland-Reeves offers audiences a captivating and intimate glimpse into London’s gay bathhouse culture. Dan effortlessly draws laughter from the audience as we follow his journey from his initial interview at the sauna to its climactic final days. Dan seamlessly embodyies a varie...
Review: TIERGARTEN Subverts Expectations at The Church Of St. Mary's Great Hall
This Wednesday night, on April 17, 2024, Death of Classical took its sold-out audience on a journey backwards through time, starting in Weimar Germany and going all the way back to biblical times with a series of song, dance, and shadow puppets. Andrew Ousley curates a number of delightfully strange...
Review: THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE Exposes More Than History at The Green Room 42
THE ZIEGFELD GIRLS REVUE, on April 13th at the Green Room 42, puts a lot on view: Female pulchritude, nearly nude, with attitude....
Review: Jenna Pastuszek Belts Streisand's Hits at The Yale Club Of NYC
What a divine musical evening! This reviewer was completely enchanted by Jenna Pastuszek's tribute to Barbra Streisand featuring multi-talented pianist and musical director, Joshua Zecher-Ross....
Review: Daryl Sherman Gets Into the Swing with BORN TO SWING at Birdland
Daryl Sherman is honoring an early jazz legend at Birdland -- one songbird chirping about another. A relaxed show with vintage music and musical cohorts playing with her. The show returns Tuesday at 5:30 pm....
Review: Valerie Sajdik Captivates the Crowd at Neue Galerie's Cafe Sabarsky
Valerie Sajdik has absolutely captured the energy and vivacity of that glowing “moment” in time and succeeded in passing it on to the present generation of audiences through her music. She captivated the audience at her one-night engagement on April 11th at Cafe Sabarsky
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Review: Marilyn Maye Reigns Super-Supreme at 54 Below
Another natural wonder has arrived and is creating a thunderous storm in New York. I refer to the whirlwind known as singer Marilyn Maye and the vociferous reception that greeted her on the opening night of her already extended engagement celebrating her 96th birthday, running through May 6 at 54 ...
Review: THE QUINTIN HARRIS TRIO Makes Sweet Music at Birdland
The Quintin Harris Trio recently graced Birdland again. A classy set of standards was delivered. Check out our review and consider checking out their next appearance tomorrow Saturday April 13th at 5:30....
FAMILY MATTERS: Deborah Zecher & Joshua Zecher-Ross a Delight At Don't Tell Mama
Zecher is a much-loved member of New York’s cabaret community, and the community came out in droves to show their support for her latest cabaret – this time sharing the stage with her handsome musical director son, Joshua!...
Review: THE JIVE ACES at Birdland Are Full of Friendly Fun & Frenzy
Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on ...
Review: Patti LuPone's A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall Was Transcendent
Seeing Patti LuPone’s A LIFE IN NOTES at Carnegie Hall was a transcendent experience. The iconic singer brought her solo show, in which she reflects back on her life through song, to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8 pm....
Review: Adam Sank's BAD DATES at The Stonewall Inn Is Queer Comedy Gold
Adam Sank is a comedy mainstay in the queer community, so it's no surprise that BAD DATES was awarded not just one, but two BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards last year. With sold-out runs in NYC, Wilton Manors, and Palm Springs, and now two encore performances, I had to see what all the fuss was about. I...
Review: Storm Large Gives an Electrifying Performance at 54 Below
Entering Broadway’s Supper Club spotlit and holding a tambourine, Storm Large kicked off her show at 54 Below on Saturday night with a fiery rendition of Matthieu Chedid’s “La Seine” and immediately captured the audience’s attention with her razor-sharp wit and powerful vocals....
Review: NYGASP's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER Hit the Right Notes
This reviewer was completely in awe of such talent at the double-header of Gilbert and Sullivan's TRIAL BY JURY and THE SORCERER at Kaye Playhouse on April 7th!...
Review: THE HIGH SOCIETY NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND Brings Weekly Fun to Birdland
If you like the idea of “Throwback Thursday,” dedicating a day of the week to remember and revisit the past, Birdland can really “make your day” any Thursday with The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band. Choices from early 20th century popular music populate the set list each Thursday with ...
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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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ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO QUARTET Birdland Jazz Club (6/27-6/27) |
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Lee Roy Reams: My Best of Times with Jerry Herman 54 Below (6/13-6/13) |
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Front Of House: The Broadway Takeover 54 Below (6/17-6/17) |
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Isaac Mizrahi Hooray 54 Below (8/13-8/13) |
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Scott Siegel's Broadway Musical Brunch! 54 Below (6/13-6/13) |
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Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway: BOOM! 15th Anniversary Concert 54 Below (7/18-7/18) |
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Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp: In Resonance 54 Below (8/20-8/20) |
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Christine Andreas: S’Wonderful… 54 Below (7/30-7/30) |
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Pop Off and Rock On 54 Below (7/24-7/24) |
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