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Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret.

With voices full of promise and performances brimming with passion, the next generation of Broadway talent will take center stage at NextGen Spotlight, a one-night-only benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

54 Below will present the third performance of A Night of New Works, featuring selections from never-before-seen or heard musical theatre works! Learn more here.

The new album, out now, Lozano honestly portrays the first- and second-generation middle class U.

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.

54 Below will present the NYC debut of TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN (or the Modern, Modern Prometheus), a new musical comedy from the minds of Matt Cox and Eli Bolin.

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring artists from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes.

Doris Dear brought sparkle and heartfelt joy to The Triad Theater on Saturday, September 13 with Doris Dear’s Gurl Talk: A Thank You Celebration.

TALE, New York City’s long-running storytelling show, returns September 26 at the Red Room above KGB Bar.

54 BELOW will present Liza Suzanna and stars from Fiddler on the Roof and more in Back to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

For one night only on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm, international cabaret star Adrienne Haan will perform Adrienne Haan Sings Kurt Weill at the York Theatre Company.

On September 8, Dez Duron brought his smooth vocals and heartfelt originals to Joe’s Pub.

Stritch, King, and Tormé are the cabaret triumvirate for 2025.

Chanel Ali is a standup comedian who is bringing her one-woman show Relative Stranger, presented by Sarah Cooper, to Soho Playhouse for a short run September 17-28.

Isabella Araque reminisces and looks forward on stage in this September 9 show.

Con C de Cuba: Broadgüey y La Cubanisima is coming to Joe's Pub! On Monday, September 15 the venue will launch Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant blend of Cuban humor, music, and soul, directed by Henry Gainza and hosted by Claudia Mulet.

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT.

54 Below will celebrate the spooky season this October with a spectacular line up of shows including Burton in the Basement: A Tim Burton Cabaret, Summoning Sondheim, and The Best of Broadway Puppetry Halloween Spectacular.

Catherine Russell leads the Jazz Hounds band on a trip through jazz history.

54 BELOW will present Alice Dan in Smooth Operator: A Tribute to Sade in September.

Kimberly Nichole will bring Rock Revival to Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar.

Joe Posa brought his loving tribute to Joan Rivers to NYC in this September 5 show.

On Friday, September 12, Center Stage Records will release Get What You Want: The Songs of Michael Finke.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.