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Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz

Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz

by Andrew Poretz — February 24, 2026
Broadway's Julie Benko came marching in to Birdland Jazz for 'Euophonic Gumbo,' her new album (and band name) with husband Jason Yeager, celebrating Mardi Gras and her new album....
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LAUREN PATTEN AND TAYLOR IMAN JONES at The Laurie Be

Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LAUREN PATTEN AND TAYLOR IMAN JONES at The Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Stephen Mosher — February 23, 2026
When two magnificent musicians meet at the mic as best friends....
Review: Laurie Beechman Audience Loves The Skivvies A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW

Review: Laurie Beechman Audience Loves The Skivvies A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW

by Stephen Mosher — February 20, 2026
The secret of The Skivvies' longevity is, in fact, NOT the underwear....
Review: Steven Brinberg & Robert Hofler Make An Excellent Pairing at the Dutch Treat

Review: Steven Brinberg & Robert Hofler Make An Excellent Pairing at the Dutch Treat Club

by Stephen Sorokoff — February 18, 2026
It was “The Way We Were” and the way we are during another scintillating afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club on Tuesday, February 17th where the talk and song was all Hollywood and the theme was A STAR IS BORN! See photos of the event....
Review: VANESSA WILLIAMS Brings Superstar Energy To 54 Below

Review: VANESSA WILLIAMS Brings Superstar Energy To 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — February 17, 2026
It's nights like this that keep 54 Below an essential part of New York nightlife....
Review: TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH Sweetly Sings at El Barrio Artspace PS 109

Review: TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH Sweetly Sings at El Barrio Artspace PS 109

by Bobby Patrick — February 15, 2026
TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH: Songs From Shakespeare was the perfect Valentine’s weekend fare of love and laughter, and the good news is that it has 4 more performances next week, so you can still get your romance on in February...
Review: Tony Danza Pays Tribute to 'Ol Blue Eyes' in NYC at 54 Below

Review: Tony Danza Pays Tribute to 'Ol Blue Eyes' in NYC at 54 Below

by Sharon Ellman — February 12, 2026
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13. This reviewer was thrilled with the amazing singing and dancing talents of Tony Danza!...
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall

Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 9, 2026
Patti LuPone celebrated the 25th anniversary of her moving concert, all about love, at Carnegie Hall, warming the frigid NYC winter night with her simple message that love does have the power to change the world...
Review: Jeff Harnar CAN Come Home Again With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama

Review: Jeff Harnar CAN Come Home Again With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama

by Stephen Mosher — February 9, 2026
So THIS is what cabaret looks like! (And, in Jeff Harnar's hands, it always has.)...
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre

by Andrew Poretz — February 8, 2026
John Lloyd Young thrilled in two shows at The Laurie Beechman, performing songs from his R&B album, 'My Turn,' as well as his usual Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys repertoire....
Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein & 101-Year-Old Gershwin Cousin Frankie Ross

Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein & 101-Year-Old Gershwin Cousin Frankie Ross

by Stephen Sorokoff — February 6, 2026
Read memories from George and Ira Gershwin's 101-year-old cousin as told at a private event last night featuring Michael Feinstein, and see photos from the event snapped by Stephen Sorokoff....
Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein, 101 Year Old Frankie Ross And Gershwin

Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein, 101 Year Old Frankie Ross And Gershwin

by Stephen Sorokoff — February 6, 2026
In 1936, 12 year old Frankie Ross Wolpin sat next to her cousin George Gershwin on his piano bench in New York City while he played the piano.  Last night (February 5th 2026) the 101 year old Frankie was seated next to Michael Feinstein on another piano bench as he played and sang Gershwin’s “...
Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama

Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama

by Gregory Fletcher — February 5, 2026
Janice McCune’s encore performances of a solo cabaret debut exploring the power and magic of music via songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Stephen Sondheim, Rod Temperton and more....
Review: LATRICE ROYALE Is Right At Home During 54 Below Debut

Review: LATRICE ROYALE Is Right At Home During 54 Below Debut

by Stephen Mosher — February 4, 2026
In her eponymous club act, Latrice Royale shows audiences just why she has had the success and staying power that she has....
Review: John Burns is Fun and Fabulous in BOY BAND
at Don't Tell Mama

Review: John Burns is Fun and Fabulous in BOY BAND at Don't Tell Mama

by Analisa Bell — February 4, 2026
BOY BAND is a high-octane, joy-filled celebration of music, memory, and the unapologetic pleasure of loving what you love. Burns’ unbridled enthusiasm is infectious, and the audience at Don’t Tell Mama reveled in every beat....
Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below

Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below

by Gregory Fletcher — February 3, 2026
Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway. The evening featured 19 young singers each offering a musical tribute to a legendary Black American....
Review: BROLESQUE Turns Tarot Into Pure Temptation at Balcon Salon

Review: BROLESQUE Turns Tarot Into Pure Temptation at Balcon Salon

by Alex Del Cueto — January 31, 2026
BROLESQUE brings tarot, tease, and total seduction every Thursday night at Balcon Salon. Produced by Locky Brownlie and hosted by the Phill Von Awesome, the show blends mysticism with sensuality in a way that feels both campy and sincere....
Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below

Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below

by Sharon Ellman — January 30, 2026
Ute Lemper truly personifies Marlene Dietrich in this fly on the wall autobiography of the screen legend. The show plays two more performances 1/30 and 1/31 at 7 pm...
Review: Jarrett Winters Morley's History of THE GREAT COMET Strikes at 54 Below

Review: Jarrett Winters Morley's History of THE GREAT COMET Strikes at 54 Below

by Steven Favreau — January 29, 2026
For a brief evening beneath Broadway, the comet burned close enough to touch in the 1/23 concert, THE HISTORY OF NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 presented by Jarrett Winters Morley....
Review: DARKLY DAZZLING MUSICAL THEATRE Brings the Shadows to Life at 54 Below

Review: DARKLY DAZZLING MUSICAL THEATRE Brings the Shadows to Life at 54 Below

by Alex Del Cueto — January 28, 2026
A twisted night of musical theatre’s boldest and most emotional songs on January 20. DARKLY DAZZLING MUSICAL THEATRE was a thrilling invitation into the stranger and darker corners of musical theatre....
Review: Bob O'Hare A Fine Music Man In WE TAKE THE TOWN at Don't Tell Mama

Review: Bob O'Hare A Fine Music Man In WE TAKE THE TOWN at Don't Tell Mama

by Stephen Mosher — January 26, 2026
Delightful and charming Bob O'Hare manages to pack a New York cabaret room on a frosty night in the city....
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Don't Tell Mama Captured the Soul of the Show

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Don't Tell Mama Captured the Soul of the Show

by Alex Del Cueto — January 26, 2026
A joyful, heartfelt concert staging on January 16th presented by Fidelity Theatricals was rooted in community, culture, and connection. It captured the soul of the show while letting the music do the storytelling....
Review: 'TIERGARTEN' EXPLORES THE PAST at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

Review: 'TIERGARTEN' EXPLORES THE PAST at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

by Lydia Rose — February 2, 2026
Tiergarten, a cabaret hosted by Kim David Smith and produced by Death of Classical on January 16th, presented a look into the past across several art forms....
Review: Debi Toni Serves Laughs and Vocals With DOUBLE TROUBLE at Don't Tell Mama

Review: Debi Toni Serves Laughs and Vocals With DOUBLE TROUBLE at Don't Tell Mama

by Stephen Mosher — January 22, 2026
A - She's Adorable. And she's back in New York to stake her claim....
Review: Laura Tashji's LYRICS OF MY LIFE - A Touching Memoir of Chasing Dreams and Mo

Review: Laura Tashji's LYRICS OF MY LIFE - A Touching Memoir of Chasing Dreams and Motherhood

by Analisa Bell — January 20, 2026
Lyrics of My Life was a sincere and affectionate cabaret that showcases Laura Tashji’s genuine love for performing and her life as a mother. The next performance of the show is back at Don't Tell Mama on Saturday, January 24...
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