Cabaret Theatre Newsroom

Now celebrating its sixth consecutive year, this high-energy theatrical event challenges 54 performers to deliver 54 songs—each in just 54 seconds—pushing artistry, comedy, and chaos to thrilling new heights.

Now celebrating its sixth consecutive year, this high-energy theatrical event challenges 54 performers to deliver 54 songs—each in just 54 seconds—pushing artistry, comedy, and chaos to thrilling new heights.

The spirit of the 1970s is coming alive for one night only at Green Room 42 with Decade by Decade: 1970's, a musical time machine celebrating the decade that defined a generation.

The spirit of the 1970s is coming alive for one night only at Green Room 42 with Decade by Decade: 1970's, a musical time machine celebrating the decade that defined a generation.

See highlights from singer Janice McCune's NYC solo cabaret debut, which explores the power and magic of music through the songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Shaiman & Wittman, Stephen Sondheim and more! The show continues 4/29 at 7 pm and 5/3 at 1 pm

Newly-minted cabaret star Macon Prickett returns to 54 Below on 5/3 with a revamped and retooled version of the show he made his debut with last November. Read a conversation below with Macon about the lessons he learned from his debut, and more.

Newly-minted cabaret star Macon Prickett returns to 54 Below on 5/3 with a revamped and retooled version of the show he made his debut with last November. Read a conversation below with Macon about the lessons he learned from his debut, and more.

54 BELOW will present “Mother Knows Best: A Mother's Day Celebration” on May 11th at 9:30 pm. Enjoy a night full of musical moments from some of your favorite shows such as Gypsy, The Light in the Piazza, Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, Waitress, Carrie, and more!

54 BELOW will present “Mother Knows Best: A Mother's Day Celebration” on May 11th at 9:30 pm. Enjoy a night full of musical moments from some of your favorite shows such as Gypsy, The Light in the Piazza, Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, Waitress, Carrie, and more!

54 BELOW will present Darwin Del Fabro in A Musical Journey on Thurs day, May 22 at 7:00pm. After a year-long pause for surgeries and recovery during her transition, Darwin Del Fabro will step back onto the stage for the first time at 54 Below.

54 BELOW will present Darwin Del Fabro in A Musical Journey on Thurs day, May 22 at 7:00pm. After a year-long pause for surgeries and recovery during her transition, Darwin Del Fabro will step back onto the stage for the first time at 54 Below.

The RuPaul's Drag Race star will be at Joe's Pub on April 27 and June 8 with a new show, 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER. Read a conversation with her about the show and more.

The RuPaul's Drag Race star will be at Joe's Pub on April 27 and June 8 with a new show, 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER. Read a conversation with her about the show and more.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Donna McKechnie's TAKE ME TO THE WORLD – THE SONGS OF STEPHEN SONDHEIM continues 4/26 at 54 Below. When it comes to interpreting Sondheim, the Chorus Line star is in a league of her own.

Acclaimed musical theatre writer Joey Contreras will bring Songs from IN PIECES: A New Musical to Joe’s Pub for two intimate concerts. Learn more and see how to attend!

STAGE TIME is continuing its signature late-night show, Stage Time: After Dark, this week with Artina Darkly. Learn more about the show and see how to attend!

STAGE TIME is continuing its signature late-night show, Stage Time: After Dark, this week with Artina Darkly. Learn more about the show and see how to attend!

The Civilians will honor Grammy-nominated and Obie-winning composer Stephen Trask at Strange Rock and Rollers, The Civilians’ 2025 Spring Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets to the event here!

The Civilians will honor Grammy-nominated and Obie-winning composer Stephen Trask at Strange Rock and Rollers, The Civilians’ 2025 Spring Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets to the event here!

54 BELOW will present George Young in Singin' and Swingin' on June 19th at 7:00pm. Mr. Young, an accomplished entertainer, brings his musicianship and vocal dexterity in celebration of Juneteenth and all that this day represents. 

The 5/1 show will celebrate the release of her newest recording Dragon, showcase new arrangements of her classics, and more. Chou blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound.

The 5/1 show will celebrate the release of her newest recording Dragon, showcase new arrangements of her classics, and more. Chou blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop to create a bracingly original sound.

Last night at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night.

Last night at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night.