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Julie Benko performed at Birdland on Monday with a Richard Rodgers tribute concert, cheekily titled My Fanny Valentine—a nod to her now-legendary turn as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl.

54 BELOW is launching Verses and Voices, a brand-new, four-show series with pay-what-you-wish ticketing.

A fresh cast of rising performers lit up The Green Room 42 on August 1 with a night full of bold musical theater choices, emotional delivery, and rich ensemble work that celebrated risk-taking, individuality, and unexpected moments of connection.

The Country & Blues storyteller queens will stop at Brooklyn's Crystal Lake on 9/23 as part of their ‘Light The Way’ tour through Massachusetts and NY.

Only Make Believe, the nonprofit organization bringing interactive theatre to children in hospitals and care facilities, will mark the grand finale of its 25th anniversary year with a celebratory gala on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Shubert Theatre.

Ben Cameron’s long-running and award-winning Broadway Sessions will return to The Green Room 42 on Thursday, August 14, for a late-night celebration of all things Broadway.

54 Below will present Summer 2025 Wrapped.

The Green Room 42 will present “The LGBTQ+ Lifeline: A Fundraiser Cabaret” in support of The Trevor Project this week.

54 Below will celebrate the iconic career of Rex Smith this month.

Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.

'Come Fly with Jimmy Van Heusen' hosted by Debra Grace Winer on 8/3 featured Billy Stritch, Christine Andreas, Gabrielle Stravelli and David Marino, the latest in this bi-monthly program celebrating the American Songbook.

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.

The full cast has been revealed for The Skivvies' LAURIE AND THE SIGHS at the Laurie Beechman Theatre! Learn more about the upcoming performance here and see how to purchase tickets.

Jazz at Lincoln Center kicked off their 2025-2026 season with MOTHER AFRICA, a concert consisting of compositions primarily from American composers who were heavily influenced by African music, culture, and ideas.

The international duo ZaZa Flamenca and Gabriel Hermida will “set off a fireworks display of romantic songs from France and Argentina” in a new show this month, Chansons et Tango on 8/21 and 8/28.

The July 28th show celebrated a forgotten, frivolous and fun-filled musical, originally starring Lucille Ball, the third in a series produced and hosted by Backstage Babbles' Charles Kirsch.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING; PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL; SUNSET BOULEVARD; MOULIN ROUGE!; BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB and REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL.

The popular jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli opened up an eight-set stint at Birdland Jazz on July 30th.

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points.

54 BELOW will welcome back entertainment icon Isaac Mizrahi.

Come see Broadway’s Basement turn into Broadway’s Backyard as 54 Below celebrates the hit songs from everyone’s favorite TV Show about two step brothers who have built a rocket, fought a mummy, and climbed the Eiffel Tower.

To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Scary Monsters, Michael T is debuting his brand new show, 'Bowie: 80' at Joe's Pub.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present A CABARET TO DIE FOR: AN IMMERSIVE MURDER MYSTERY in August.

On July 25, Fidelity Theatricals brought Ride the Cyclone to Don’t Tell Mama in a concert staging that showcased a killer cast, sharp arrangements, and the musical’s signature mix of humor, heart, and haunting moments.