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Review: Mary Porter Honors Her Home State in HATS OFF TO CAROLINA at 54 Below
Singer Mary Porter made an auspicious 54 Below debut on November 10th, with a show honoring North Carolina performers and the songs associated with them....
Review: THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER'S 40th Anniversary Annual Concert at 54 Below
The concert featured pianists Jed Distler, saxophonist David Demsey, 'The Crown Prince of Cabaret' Steve Ross, and cabaret stars Jeff Harnar and Marissa Mulder, lovingly produced by Mark Walter....
Review: LINDA PURL: TUNES & TALES: ADVENTURES IN SURVIVAL at The Green Room 42
Musical theater, television, and cabaret star Linda Purl presented her newest show, Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival. Purl was backed by musical director and pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Ray Marchica....
Review: Breathtaking BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART Bows at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
It's a long time coming but there is finally a revue made up of the works of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins, and it's the revue they deserve....
Review: Terri Dannenberg Makes Impressive Debut With EVERYTHING! at Don't Tell Mama
It's Debutante Season in the cabaret world and Terri Dannenberg is having her coming out party, and looking good while doing it....
Review: Charlie Chaplin Re-Examined at The Dutch Treat Club
Broadway veteran Melodie Woolford performs at the afternoon lunch, and Diane Kiesel read from her book WHEN CHARLIE MET JOAN. See photos of the event snapped by Stephen Sorokoff....
Review: JULIET EWING: SIMPLY 'S WONDERFUL - THE MAGIC OF GERSHWIN at Chelsea Table + Stage
Juliet Ewing's sold-out CD release show at Chelsea Table + Stage delivered an exciting 75 minutes of some of Gershwin's greatest music, with some interesting choices....
Review: Shoshana Bean's Carnegie Hall Solo Concert Debut Is Intimate and Alive
For her first-ever solo concert at Carnegie Hall, Shoshana Bean didn’t just perform, she transformed the room. The historic space became something intimate and alive, a mix of reverence and release....
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's MOTOWN'S HEATWAVE Hits NYC at 92NY
The 92nd Street Y New York brings the music home with this iteration of the Lyrics & Lyricists series, continuing 11/10 at 7:30 pm for its final performance. This reviewer was singing and applauding along with the amazing performers!...
Review: Michael Feinstein Takes Us Away From It All at Carnegie Hall
Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements....
Review: Cassi Mikat Announces Herself With SING LOUD! at 54 Below
When it's right, it's right, and Cassi Mikat is just right....
Review: SCHUBERT'S STRING QUINTET IN C MAJOR at Church Of The Intercession
Death of Classical's crypt sessions continued with a lovely performance by the Parker Quartet, joined by accomplished cellist Jay Campbell. The piece is often described as the accompaniment for a soul’s journey to heaven....
Review: The Friars Put on a Show at Patsy's Italian Restaurant
Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers....
Review: TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN Brought Theatrical Madness to 54 Below
The October 21 show was an absurd, clever, and heartfelt reanimation of horror, humor, and humanity, proving that lightning can strike more than once when creativity meets chaos in the best way....
Review: DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE IN PENNSYLVANIA – A Heartfelt Homage to PA at Chelsea Table
Dreams Don’t Come True in Pennsylvania asks a deceptively simple question - “Are you willing to leave a place you love to pursue a dream that may not come true?” - and answers it with humor, heart, and unapologetic joy...
Review: Marilyn Maye Honors Johnny Carson with a Powerhouse Show at 54 Below
Cabaret legend Marilyn Maye is back at 54 Below again with a run celebrating her many appearances on the Johnny Carson show, in honor of his 100th birthday. She's there nightly through November 6, plus Thanksgiving and Black Friday....
Review: AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at The Green Room 42 Celebrates 22 Years
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... does something few shows manage to pull off: it celebrates the artists who make the magic happen from just beyond the spotlight. The 10/20 installment boasted a lineup of powerhouse voices and honest, heartfelt storytelling....
Review: New York Pops' STAGE TO SCREEN Showcases Musical Memories at Carnegie Hall
On October 24, STAGE TO SCREEN brought the music of the silver screen to life. What an amazing evening featuring the enchanting showtunes that we all know and love!...
Review: Death of Classical's NIGHTFALL Transformed Green-Wood Cemetery
What did our critic think of NIGHTFALL at Green-Wood Cemetery?...
Review: SELECTIONS FROM CARRIE at Don't Tell Mama: Emotional and Haunting
On 10/17, Fidelity Theatrical's SELECTIONS FROM CARRIE at Don't Tell Mama was a high school nightmare reimagined with real feeling and unforgettable performances....
Review: Heather Frank Blooms In DEAR BLOSSOM at Don't Tell Mama
It's debut season in NYC cabaret, and Heather Frank looks like she's going to fit right in....
Review: THE BEAN TONES LIVE! at Birdland A Breath of Fresh Air
Four no-longer freshmen inspired by The Freshmen bring a breath of fresh air to the 76-year-old jazz institution....
Review: An Audrey Hepburn Afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club
Author Tom Santopietro ('Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty') and vocalist Shana Farr were the afternoon's program at the Dutch Treat Club on October 21....
Review: TWO LADIES: TALES FROM THE KIT KAT CLUB at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
At The Laurie Beechman Theatre, on 10/13, Marty Lauter and David Merino deliver a night full of laughter, friendship, and big vocals a cabaret that’s equal parts camp, charm, and emotional honesty....
Review: Death of Classical's RELICS & MARTYRS Was Beautiful And Poignant
In some ways, a crypt underneath an active cathedral is the perfect place for a concert of liturgical music. As always, though, Death of Classical brought a unique flair to the evening, on top of the already-impressive venue choice....
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