Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre
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.
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Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein & 101-Year-Old Gershwin Cousin Frankie Ross
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
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.
Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama
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
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
BOY BAND is a high-octane, joy-filled celebration of music, memory, and the unapologetic pleasure of loving what you love.
Review: YOUNG, GIFTED & BROADWAY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH at 54 Below
Voices were lifted at 54 Below for a glorious opening celebration of Black History Month on February 2 presented by Young, Gifted & Broadway.
Review: BROLESQUE Turns Tarot Into Pure Temptation at Balcon Salon
BROLESQUE brings tarot, tease, and total seduction every Thursday night at Balcon Salon.
Review: Ute Lemper's MARLENE DIETRICH Tribute Comes to 54 Below
Ute Lemper truly personifies Marlene Dietrich in this fly on the wall autobiography of the screen legend.
Review: Jarrett Winters Morley's History of THE GREAT COMET Strikes at 54 Below
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
A twisted night of musical theatre’s boldest and most emotional songs on January 20.
Review: Bob O'Hare A Fine Music Man In WE TAKE THE TOWN at Don't Tell Mama
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
A joyful, heartfelt concert staging on January 16th presented by Fidelity Theatricals was rooted in community, culture, and connection.
Review: 'TIERGARTEN' EXPLORES THE PAST at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
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: Laura Tashji's LYRICS OF MY LIFE - A Touching Memoir of Chasing Dreams and Motherhood
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.
Review: POWER LEVELS & POWER CHORDS Celebrated Anime Music at The Green Room 42
POWER LEVELS & POWER CHORDS at The Green Room 42 on January 15 was a high energy celebration of anime music, fandom, and vocal storytelling, featuring a massive and talented cast.
Review: Orchestra of St. Luke’s Exuberant OKLAHOMA! in Concert at Carnegie Hall
The 1/12 Orchestra of St.
Review: John McWhorter Showcased His Reconstruction of EARLY TO BED at The Triad
On January 9, John McWhorter showcased his obsessive efforts to reconstruct a long-lost Fats Waller musical.
Review: Rodney Marsalis, Cantus, and Stephanie Chou Played Wonderfully at Jazz at Lincoln Center
1/10 saw a triple-billed concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center featuring Rodney Marsalis, Cantus, and Stephanie Chou.
Review: GOING BACHARACH at Marjorie S. Dean Little Theater Is a Terrific Tribute
This is a terrific concert, cabaret and revue rolled into one, feating rising star Adrian Galante's brilliant playing and orchestrations of Burt Bacharach songs, sung by three terrific singers.
Review: Liz Callaway & Ann Hampton Callaway's BOOM Brings Memories to 54 Below
“BOOM! 15th Anniversary Concert” runs January 14–17, 2026, at 54 Below, with performances at 7 PM.
Review: Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Celebrate Friendship and Legacy at 54 Below
Whether you're a RENT-head or not, this hour-long concert was a joyful celebration of thrilling music, both deeply familiar and pleasantly unexpected.
Review: Maude Maggart Thrilled with A TINY MATCH at Birdland Jazz
Cabaret star Maude Maggart thrilled with a beautiful, if short, annual New York appearance at a sold-out Birdland Jazz on December 29 with her newest show.
Review: THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL - Laughs, Songs & Heart at Rodney's Comedy Club
THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL, which just completed a run at Rodney's Comedy Club on December 30, 2025, is a moving, laugh-filled evening showing the untold side of Jackie Mason’s story – and the story of the women he left in his wake.
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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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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (11/14-11/14) |
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Kathy, A Cabaret Joe's Pub (1/22-1/22) |
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Bebe Neuwirth Celebrates Kander & Ebb 54 Below (1/19-1/19) |
