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Review: Songs of Hope & Healing with Milkyway Theatre Co. at The Green Room 42
Community, artistry, and advocacy took center stage in a heartfelt 9/16 performance BENEFITTING LEUKEMIA RESEARCH at The Green Room 42. The concert moved seamlessly between reflective and joyful moments...
Review: Jess LeProtto Brighter Than The Sun In BY THE BAY LIVE! at The Green Room 42
This Jess LeProtto, he is a showman. He is a force of nature. He is a special kind of performer....
Review: HAPPY PEOPLE Brought Sharp Wit And Tenderness to The Green Room 42
Co-written by Matthew Lee Robinson, and Scott Morris, this cleverly crafted, uproariously funny and quietly tender piece turned a simple premise into a disarmingly human portrait of nostalgia, broken dreams, and frayed relationships...
Review: 54 SINGS: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE - Reinvention & Remembrance at 54 Below
54 Below’s 9/15 concert brought together an ensemble of Broadway talent to revisit the Beatles’ jukebox-musical movie, Across the Universe, capturing both the intimacy and the energy of the songs in a cabaret setting....
Review: THE SEXY 70'S Arrived at 54 Below
Douglas Ladnier’s deep, rich baritone singing voice left this reviewer, and I am sure many others, wanting more. He hit the Neil Diamond high notes in this 9/19 show....
Review: Clint Holmes Is Extraordinary in JAMES, JONI, AND ME at 54 Below
Jazz singer and songwriter Clint Holmes, in excellent voice, presented a terrific set of songs associated with James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, as well as a pair of Clint Holmes originals in this 9/17 and 9/20 show....
Review: BE MORE CHILL Is a Sci-fi Spectacular at Don't Tell Mama
On September 12, Fidelity’s latest production brought Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz’s cult favorite Be More Chill to the Don’t Tell Mama stage, replete with teen angst, sci-fi satire, and the quest to fit in....
Review: Faith Kasparian Shines In LAW OF IMAGINATION at Don't Tell Mama
On 9/10, cabaret fans were treated to LAW OF IMAGINATION, Kasparian’s delightful, heartfelt one-woman show, directed with savvy warmth by Tony Award-winner Faith Prince, and supported by the playful, precise musical direction of Bobby Peaco....
Review: Carole Demas Brilliantly Illuminates 54 Below With FIREFLY
Carole Demas doesn't need to be in The Magic Garden because the magic is wherever she goes....
Review: GET WHAT YOU WANT ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT at Chelsea Table + Stage
They say good things are worth waiting for. Well, GET WHAT YOU WANT certainly was....
Review: Dez Duron Brings Songs of Love at Joe's Pub
On September 8, Dez Duron brought his smooth vocals and heartfelt originals to Joe’s Pub. With surprise guests, covers from Mel Tormé to Michael Bublé, and several hits from Maybe Happy Ending, the night felt both personal and powerful....
Review: MEL TORMÉ AT 100: A CELEBRATION WITH BILLY STRITCH AND NICOLAS KING at 54 Below A Winner
Stritch, King, and Tormé are the cabaret triumvirate for 2025....
Review: IF I HAVE TO GO Deftly Explores Uncertainty at 54 Below
Isabella Araque reminisces and looks forward on stage in this September 9 show. Her deeply personal performance explores the uncertainty that has undergirded much of the immigrant experience for many, especially in these times....
Review: CAN WE TALK?- JOE POSA: THE BITCH IS BACK at Laurie Beechman Theatre
Joe Posa brought his loving tribute to Joan Rivers to NYC in this September 5 show. It was a night of non-stop laughs for a very good cause., with a portion of proceeds supporting God's Love We Deliver, one of Joan's favorite charities....
Review: Catherine Russell Honors the Classics with CAT AND THE HOUNDS at Birdland
Catherine Russell leads the Jazz Hounds band on a trip through jazz history. This 9/3 show celebrated the release of her new album with Colin Hancock and the Jazz Hounds featuring older gems from jazz history....
Review: Death of Classical's BEETHOVEN: STRING QUARTET OP. 131 at Green-Wood Cemetery
Death of Classical's crypt concerts breathe new life into classical repertoire—by placing it, incongruently, among the dead. They return to the catacombs at Green-Wood October 1-3 with HOUSE OF ZODIAC....
Review: REP BOOK ROULETTE at The Green Room 42 Is Packed with Surprises
On September 2, Rep Book Roulette returned to The Green Room 42 with its fifteenth edition, giving the audience control of the setlist. The night was packed with surprises, powerhouse vocals, and the thrill of never knowing what song would come next....
Review: Jenn Colella Celebrates Her BIG DYKE ENERGY at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Jenn Colella has a big win on her hands with BIG DYKE ENGERY....
Review: LEGALLY BLONDE at Don't Tell Mama is Exactly What You Want
Fidelity Productions’ latest concert staging hit Don’t Tell Mama on August 29 with Legally Blonde. The night celebrated the brilliant score, the strength of the cast, and the fun light-hearted of vibes of this modern classic....
Review: ETERNAL WIND Brings Anime Nostalgia to Life at The Red Pavilion
On 8/28, Eternal Wind transformed The Red Pavilion with Studio Ghibli, Video Game Music & Anime Jazz. From Spirited Away to Pokémon, the night blended nostalgia, vibrant jazz, and a farewell to saxophonist MHDD in a show both playful and heartfelt....
Review: ANAÏS RENO QUARTET: LADY OF THE LAVENDER MIST at Dizzy's
Rising star Anaïs Reno made a fine debut at Dizzy's on August 26th, in celebration of her latest album, 'Lady of the Lavender Mist' with her excellent trio....
Review: THEATER ADULT With Gianmarco Soresi Sets The Stage at Joe's Pub
The new variety show residency to catch is Gianmarco Soresi's look at life after you grow up and out of your Theater Kid stage....
Review: PSYCH! ON THE MIC at The Green Room 42 Explores Psychology Through Song
The Green Room 42 hosted Psych! on the Mic on August 24, a cabaret that combined psychology and musical theatre, giving audiences a smart, playful look at human behavior through standout performances and inventive song choices....
Review: SOLSTICE SESSION: DISNEY CABARET at The Triad Brings Fairytales to Life
The Triad hosted an unforgettable Disney cabaret on 8/21, produced by Sabrea Aijalon Curiel. From showstopping solos to heartfelt ballads, the cast delivered a night brimming with joy, nostalgia, and Broadway-caliber performances.
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Review: Samantha Pauly Opens Up at Joe's Pub
On 8/18 and 8/19, Samantha Pauly brought her powerhouse vocals and candid storytelling to Joe’s Pub with Jeremy Jordan and a stellar four-piece band. From pop covers to Broadway hits, the night balanced star power with intimate, personal connection....
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