Review: New York Vocal Collective's INDIGO Soars at El Museo
New York Vocal Collective blends tight ensemble harmonies with standout solos in its INDIGO show at El Museo del Barrio, balancing precision and emotion.
Cabaret Theater Reviews
The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Cabaret.
Review: FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY Celebrates Talent and Community at 54 Below
FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY at 54 Below brought together a wide-ranging cast for a night of standout vocals and strong ensemble moments, celebrating Filipino talent through a mix of powerful and personal performances.
Review: STEFANO BATTAGLIA BAND at Rizzoli Book Store A Season Highlight
If you look around for the special events around New York City, you can find some incredible art, like the STEFANO BATTAGLIA BAND, in unlikely places, like Rizzoli Bookstore.
Review: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Honors An Icon at Joe's Pub
The 6/1 show featured a host of talent honoring Judy Garland, to benefit The Ali Forney Center, which provides shelter and services for homeless LGBTQIA+ youth
Review: Will Roland's Millennial Energy Shines at 54 Below
BE MORE CHILL and DEAR EVAN HANSON star Will Roland brings down the house at 54 Below on 6/5.
Review: The Steven Feifke Trio Sinks into Classics at Birdland
The Steven Feifke Trio playing at Birdland is always worth catching.
Review: Alice Ripley & John McDaniel's 'FOREVER FRIENDS' at The Laurie Beechman
Special guest in their show Jason Robert Brown sent everyone out into the Theatre District with a renewed sense of 'HOPE'.
Review: YOU MUST BELIEVE IN SPRING at 54 Below a Glorious Showcase Of Cabaret Talent
In what seems to be a Cabaret Convention aperitif, KT Sullivan gathers some of the industry's best to pay tribute to the songwriting industry's best.
Review: Marcia Roney's THE WAY I SEE IT at Don't Tell Mama Worth Seeing
The affable and amusing Marcia Roney is laying them in the aisles at Don't Tell Mama.
Review: BROLESQUE: FOLLIES Plays with Power at Balcon Salon
BROLESQUE: FOLLIES at Balcon Salon on May 21 delivered a playful, high-energy night of burlesque, blending humor, character work, and power dynamics through a lineup of distinct and fully committed performances.
Review: BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT Lecture Series at AMT Theater
BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT at AMT Theater, a lecture series of interesting info and personal opinions and experiences by three men of the the theater with something to say.
Review: Elizabeth Gillies Back us back to the 90s at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
90’S at The Laurie Beechman Theatre saw Elizabeth Gillies step away from jazz standards to take on a wide range of 90s hits, backed by a strong band and a setlist that balanced energy, nostalgia, and vocal control.
Review: Melissa Errico Pays Homage to Streisand in BACK TO BARBRA at 54 Below
A delightful breath of fresh air swept through 54 Below as Melissa Errico paid loving homage to Barbra Streisand with MD Billy Stritch 5/27 to 5/29.
Review: Lucille Carr-Kaffashan Breezes into Don't Tell Mama with New Show BREATHE
Not one to rest on her laurels, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan presents a show quite personal and truly original.
Review: 54 SINGS TROYE SIVAN Leans Into Identity and Intimacy at 54 Below
At 54 Below, 54 SINGS TROYE SIVAN: A WALK THROUGH BLUE NEIGHBORHOOD delivers a personal and emotionally driven performance, highlighting the sing from his entire discography.
Review: ESCAPE: THE MUSIC OF RUPERT HOLMES Featured the Songwriter Himself Onstage at AMT Theater
May 19's ESCAPE: THE MUSIC OF RUPERT HOLMES at AMT Theater was a cabaret with the songwriter himself in attendance, on-stage, and in good spirits, along with some cast members from the hosting J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
Review: Harry Connick Jr. Fulfills a Dream at Carnegie Hall
The sold-out show featured the premiere of BABE: ELABORATIO, a symphony dedicated to Connick's mother, whose lifelong dream was for her son to perform at Carnegie Hall
Review: THE CHITA RIVERA AWARDS Glittering, Glamorous, and Glorious at Skirball Center
The annual Chita Rivera Awards was particular overflowing with love and positive energy this year, as members of the dance community showered each other with praise.
Review: BEAU THE MUSICAL Packs the Green Room 42 With POP UP CONCERT
It was all art and all heart when the creators of BEAU celebrated a slew of Drama Desk noms in a (sort of) impromptu reunion concert.
Review: Audrey Landers & Daniel Landers Debut MOMMY ISSUES at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Audrey Landers and Daniel Landers have dipped their toes in the cabaret waters, and found a place where their brand of musical comedy should fit in quite nicely.
Review: FRIDA, DIEGO AND THE DAY OF THE DEAD Brings Green-Wood Cemetery to Life
The May 8 event offered tasty drinks in Brooklyn's historic cemetery with a sample of the Met Opera's new piece about the famed artists and lovers, El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.
Review: FALLING OUT Turns Chelsea Table + Stage into an Open Mic Confessional
FALLING OUT opened May 16 at Chelsea Table + Stage, blending immersive staging with a rock-driven score as a cast of actor-musicians pulled the audience directly into a story of heartbreak, creativity, and blurred ownership
Review: LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO 'ROUND Was Packed with Fine Songs at AMT Theater
A cabaret night celebrating the music of Bob Merrill in conjunction with J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co.
Review: SELECTIONS FROM INTO THE WOODS Reimagines Sondheim at Don’t Tell Mama
On May 8 at Don’t Tell Mama, FIDELITY’S SELECTIONS FROM INTO THE WOODS reimagined Sondheim through an actor-musician lens, with a full cast performing while playing instruments in an ambitious, tightly executed concert.
Review: Ella Mae Dixon Swings Through Broadway at 54 Below
Ella Mae Dixon brought jazz swagger and Broadway heart to 54 Below with SWINGIN’ SHOWTUNES on 5/10! Blending powerhouse vocals, vulnerable storytelling and inventive arrangements, Dixon turned classic musical theater into vibrant late-night jazz.
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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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Carla Patullo & The Scorchio Quartet: A Dreamlike Realm… w/ special guest Martha Wainwright Joe's Pub (8/29-8/29) |
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Femme Fatale: Songs For Girls With Teeth 54 Below (9/23-9/23) |
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Pharaoh's Daughter Joe's Pub (11/08-11/08) |
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No Show 54 Below (8/30-8/30) |
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Seth Sikes with Tedd Firth: Together at Last! Feat. Marilyn Maye 54 Below (9/22-9/22) |
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Marilyn Maye 54 Below (11/24-11/24) |
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54 Sings Queen 54 Below (11/04-11/04) |