Review: Fidelity Theatricals Serves Up Waitress at Don’t Tell Mama
The heartfelt 3/6 Fidelity Theatricals performance left the audience with a renewed appreciation for the songs that have made Waitress such a beloved musical.
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Review: Adam Nimoy, Adam Guettel, and Karen Mason at the Dutch Treat Club
In two separate events on March 3 and March 10, the club hosted Adam Nimoy, son of famed actor Leonard Nimoy of Dr.
Review: Ben Jones Sings Timeless Classics at Laurie Beechman Theater
Ben Jones sung 100 Years of the American Songbook in the 3/9 performance of TIMELESS.
Review: LILLIAS WHITE LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN A Wild Ride Of Music and Mirth
Lillias White is storming the castle at The Laurie Beechman, and audiences are all white flags as they surrender, happily and heartily.
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's STARDUST: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO BROADWAY at 92NY
Lyrics & Lyricists' heartwarming concert, Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, shone a light on the early popular American music where many Broadway songwriters cut their teeth.
Review: COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE Is Still Going Strong
COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Friday February 27, 2026 show at Joe’s Pub.
Review: Debby Boone: We Witness 'Magic' at 54 Below
Boone's performance at 54 Below was a beautifully calibrated set of songs and the correct “temperature” for them, with no histrionics or depressing news.
Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME: ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hall
Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.
Review: Luminous and Legendary Donna McKechnie Plays A MUSICAL MEMOIR at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
A Musical Memoir might be the most entertaining show in cabaret right now, but since it is Donna McKechnie's memoir, it is definitely the most important.
Review: Venus Cuffs' STRANGE FRUIT Ripens at Joe's Pub
Strange Fruit, directed by Venus Cuffs at Joe's Pub on 2/26, is a multimedia protest performance inspired by Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching anthem.
Review: Linda Glick Wows Crowd with 'ENTRE NOUS' at Laurie Beechman Theater
Linda Glick, veteran of the cabaret circuit, stopped by the Laurie Beechman Theater in Midtown Manhattan on 2/25 with a curated collection of tunes across languages and eras that Glick tied together with her witty banter and vocal talents.
Review: Frank Dain Commemorates Award Win With Encore of A CELEBRATION at Don't Tell Mama
A win and a nomination, and this cabaret shows why Frank Dain deserves all the accolades.
Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining Encore of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26.
Review: Sarah Carson Celebrates Her Welsh Heritage In A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE at Don't Tell Mama
With thoughtful direction, vibrant musical collaboration, and Carson’s luminous storytelling at its core, the night celebrated not only Welsh heritage but the enduring strength of family ties.
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART at LA Opera
LuPone has woven an unexpected, eclectic musical collage that leads to two clear conclusions; she knows what sounds good in her voice and she knows how to sell a song.
Review: Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Are Right at Home at The Green Room 42
Broadway and cabaret's new power couple, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney (HADESTOWN), wowed with three sold-out shows at The Green Room 42 in February.
Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz
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 Beechman Theatre
When two magnificent musicians meet at the mic as best friends.
Review: Laurie Beechman Audience Loves The Skivvies A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW
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 Club
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
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
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
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13.
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall
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
So THIS is what cabaret looks like! (And, in Jeff Harnar's hands, it always has.
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Songs From My Childhood The Green Room 42 (10/22-10/22) |
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I am ME - on Purpose! Laurie Beechman Theatre (10/10-1/10) |
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Ari Axelrod: L’chaim! To Life, To Love, To You 54 Below (1/20-1/20) |
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Marilyn Maye 54 Below (11/21-11/21) |
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Morgan Bassichis: In Concert with Amy Winehouse, presented in partnership with Under the Radar - utrfest.org Joe's Pub (1/16-1/16) |
