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BWW Review: THE BOWERY BOYS: GHOST STORIES OF OLD NEW YORK chills at Joe's Pub
by Scottie Roche - October 31, 2019
I'm not the type to go in for ghost stories. 'They're not my thing,' I'll tell my friends. 'They're all just the same old reheated dinner,' is what I tell myself and for the most part I think I'm being honest with myself. When I was a kid I was afraid of my own shadow, so Halloween was the holiday I dreaded most in my life. I've grown up. I've conquered my fears. I can sit through House of a Thousand Corpses, Jordan Peele's US, all the Halloween movies without so much as a gasp. As a native New Yorker I'd like to think there's really not much that can scare me at this point in my life. I expected Bowery Boys: Ghost Stories of Old New York to be more fun than fright. But good storytelling is different than a slasher film and it wasn't long before storytellers Tom Meyers and Greg Young had me shook.
Photo Coverage: Judy Garland Celebrated at New York Cabaret Convention
by Stephen Sorokoff - October 31, 2019
The third night of the Mabel Mercer Foundation's New York Cabaret Convention hosted by Judy Garland expert John Fricke and actor, singer, humorist Klea Blackhurst had many noteworthy performances during it's three hours last night at Rose Theater. However, the most touching and dramatic Judy Garland minute was not musical. It happened when Sidney Myer a New York City Cabaret superstar related a story from his youth. It seems that Sidney survived the stress of the 50's and 60's of being “different” in the all boy New Jersey Prep School he attended (which Sidney recalled was populated by boys who specialized in terrorism) by focusing on his love of music and his worship of Judy Garland. He described to a spellbound Convention audience of being brought to a Judy Garland concert by his parents, he had his sign “ We Love Judy” in hand and with thousands cheering her as she walked down the aisle in a twist of fate he accidentally came face to face with her. Judy shook his hand and he managed to get out a “thank you” even though he had rehearsed a speech for years if this kind of moment ever happened. . There wasn't a dry eye in the house after his story. The evening had many humorous and emotional moments as Emmy Award winning host John Fricke, who is considered the preeminent Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz authority related many stories about Garland. Klea Blackhurst is probably one of the most effective and beloved Convention hosts and she used her wit and music to make it as always one of the most enjoyable of Convention nights.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Will Return To The Green Room 42 November 4
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys and Understudies from Oklahoma!; Broadway Bounty Hunter; The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical and Little Shop of Horrors on MONDAY, MOVEMBER 4TH at 7 PM. Stephen DeAngelis continues his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with its next edition of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… to be held on Monday, October 7th at The Green Room 42, Green Fig, Fourth Floor, Yotel NYC, 570 Tenth Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York, NY 10036 at 7 PM.
BWW Review: The 30th Anniversary Of The New York Cabaret Convention Celebrates Women Writers At The Rose Theater
by Chris Struck - October 30, 2019
Day one of the 2019 Cabaret Convention presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation featured Deborah Grace Winder hosting, 'The Sunny Side of the Street: Celebrating Dorothy Fields & Great Women Songwriters' starring Christine Andreas, Karrin Allyson, and more!
BWW Review: Lucille Carr-Kaffashan Shows The Guys Some Love in HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - October 30, 2019
Award winning cabaret singer Lucille Carr-Kaffashan recently did a run of shows at Don't Tell Mama in which she looked at the works of some of rock and roll's great male singer songwriters.
Liora Michelle Returns To Don't Tell Mama Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
After three sold-out shows in the spring singer, Liora Michelle, returns to Don't Tell Mama on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, December 7th with her NYC cabaret debut show, 'The Greedy Soprano' directed by Lennie Watts with Musical Director Bill Zeffiro.
BWW Review: I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE RETURN OF THE SANDERSON SISTERS is a Fabulous Hex at Le Poisson Rouge
by Brady Schwind - October 30, 2019
I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE RETURN OF THE SANDERSON SISTERS is a Fabulous Hex at Le Poisson Rouge
BWW Review: MARE WINNINGHAM Warms Up New Friends at The Cafe Carlyle
by Stephen Mosher - October 30, 2019
Revered film and stage actress Mare Winningham brings a new sound to The Café Carlyle and makes many new friends and fans in the process.
7-Time Tony Award Nominee Michael John LaChiusa To Host UnsungMusicalsCo. Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
UnsungMusicalsCo. (Ben West, Artistic Director) closes out its 2019 season with a benefit concert of The Passing Show of 2019, a new musical revue celebrating and satirizing the social and cultural happenings of the past year featuring sketches and songs written by college students and emerging writers. The one-night-only event will be presented on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street).
Photo Flash: Natalie Douglas Celebrates Streisand At Birdland
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented singer Natalie Douglas in a continuation of her monthly residency, “Tributes.” On Monday, Natalie celebrated the artistry, brilliance and singular achievements of the consummate musician, beloved icon, award-winning actor, director, producer & ultimate vocal Goddess, Barbra Streisand. Musical director for the evening was Brian Nash, with Saadi Zain on bass.
BWW Review: Dawn Derow Decorates THE HOUSE THAT BUILT ME with Love at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - October 30, 2019
The revered cabaret singer Dawn Derow is warming hearts and inspiring laughs with a cabaret show built around that rare thing: a happy family.
The Work Of Rory Michelle Sullivan Will Be Featured In Women Of The Wings Volume III: A Celebration Of Female Musical Theatre Writers At Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Rory Michelle's work will be featured in Women of The Wings Volume III: A Celebration of Female Musical Theatre Writers at Feinstein's/54 Below on March 14th at 9:30pm.
Edmund Bagnell, Singing Violinist Of Well-Strung Brings New Solo Show To Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
Edmund Bagnell, 1st Violinist & vocalist of the internationally acclaimed group Well-Strung, will star in the New York premiere of He Plays The Violin at Feinstein's/54 Below on Nov. 25 at 9:30 PM. The show is being developed by New Works Provincetown at The Art House this fall and includes a brand new song written for Mr. Bagnell by Scott Frankel (Grey Gardens & War Paint). Through stories and song, the evening celebrates all things music, from classical to standards and from pop to Broadway, and of course with a good dose of fiddle thrown in. This piece shows a different side of Edmund Bagnell in this personal and uplifting journey through music, and is written by and starring Edmund Bagnell, conceived by Mark Cortale, music directed by Matt Aument and directed by Michael Schiralli.
Photo Coverage: Cabaret Convention Continues With Jeff Harnar & Andrea Marcovvicci Hosting
by Stephen Sorokoff - October 30, 2019
Day two of the 2019 Mabel Mercer Foundation's 2019 New York Cabaret Convention filled Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with a lot of Heart and Soul and the music of Frank Loesser last night. The Convention audience was immersed with the music of one of the greatest Broadway songwriters as one by one 23 renowned Cabaret artists performed Frank Loesser hits. The one and only Marilyn Maye brought the evening to a stunning conclusion with her rendition of Joey, Joey and her exciting 3/4 time version of Luck Be A Lady Tonight all arranged and played by the remarkable pianist Tedd Firth.
The Green Room 42 Will Present POETRY/CABARET: SEASONED
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2019
In this a?oevariety salon,a?? a multi-genre evening of emotional whiplash, the coffeehouse meets the cabaret as a?oePoetry/Cabareta?? (Time Out NY-recommended) once again brings together poets and performers in a face-paced night of stimulating variations on a theme. The second episode of the season, a?oeSEASONEDa??, billed as a a?oenon-holiday holidaya?? show, explores a wide range of experiences associated with this time of yeara?'Feeling spicy? Seen it all? Been through a few things? (Too) full of holiday cheer? Curator and host Thomas March (Aftermath) and the cast explore these and more, in song, poetry, comedy, and story. In addition to comedy from the host, the show will feature poetry from Tyler Mills and Thoughtress; comedy from Ashley Gavin; and music from Jen Kwok and Kat Liz Kramer. Drew Wutke will be on keys as musical director. Throughout the evening, the audience will be treated to special guest performances (Jonathan Chang, Jordan Ho, Hector Lionel, Jerome Ellison Murphy, Daniel Nolen, and others ) from A Good Mixer, a dramatic visual and poetry hybrid developed by Thomas March and painter Valerie Mendelson. Based on a cocktails guide that came out in 1933, the year Prohibition ended, the project presents a?oeportraitsa?? of cocktails alongside poems imagining the personae of the people who are drinking thema?'their public a?oepartya?? selves as well as the thoughts they keep hidden from others. Expect longing, lust, regret, jealousya?'and many more seasoned and seasonal feelings.
Michael McElroy And Broadway Inspirational Voices Announce December Holiday Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Tony Award Honoree Michael McElroy and the BROADWAY INSPIRATIONAL VOICES announce their 2019 holiday concert, a?oeSeasons of Inspirationa??, December 16that the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space, December 16th, 2019 at Peter Norton Symphony Space. Tickets go on sale 11/4.
Raissa Katona Bennett CAN'T HELP SINGING - THE MUSIC OF JEROME KERN At Don't Tell Mama Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Broadway actress-singer, MAC and Bistro Award winner, Raissa Katona Bennett, returns to the cabaret stage with her celebration of the Great American Songbook in Can't Help Singing-The Music of Jerome Kern. The show plays Friday, November 1st at 7 pm and Saturday, November 2nd at 8pm at Don't Tell Mama. Pianist, Mark Berman ('The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'), joins the singer as Musical Director, with Tom Hubbard on bass.
Gerrilyn Sohn Returns To Don't Tell Mama With SOMETHING COOL
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
Gerrilyn Sohn returns to Don't Tell Mama for an encore performance of her cabaret debut showSomething Cool on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 5:30 pm. Directed by Gretchen Reinhagen, with Musical Director David Gaines, this show pays tribute to some of Sohn's favorite musical influences, be they shows or artists, with an eclectic mix of songs from Broadway and The Great American Songbook and the stories that go along with them.
BWW Photo Flash Exclusive: TUESDAYS AT 54 WITH ROBBIE ROZELLE at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - October 29, 2019
The popular Variety/Talk/Game Show continues its run at Feinstein's/54 Below and Robbie Rozelle secured some exclusive photos of the action taken at a recent performance by Kristin Pulido. Take a look at the fun!
BWW Review: Jack Bartholet Dazzles In LADY WITH A SONG at Club Cumming
by Scottie Roche - October 29, 2019
Bartholet has crafted an impressive show that balances the dazzling polish of his tall matinee idol vocals with a more bare, witty, open-hearted storytelling, which he brings to bear on the tragic outcomes born of toxic masculinity, such as gun violence, in a brilliant act of what he calls Cabe-RAGE-a portmanteau of cabaret and rage of his own devising. Where his musical performances approach frozen perfection, his spoken words are more real, more honest, less of a production. The show is ambitious, daring, powerful and entertaining.
The Duke Ellington Center Big Band Will Perform At Birdland Jazz Club
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
 The Duke Ellington Center Big Band, conducted by multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria, will perform CrackerJazz, the third of a monthly performance series honoring jazz icon Duke Ellington on Sunday, November 3 at Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street, NYC. Doors open at 4:30pm; performance at 5:30pm.
Jazz Drummer and Composer Jerome Jennings Is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
On Tuesday, November 12, acclaimed jazz drummer and composer Jerome Jennings will present a concert at Dizzy's Club in celebration of his sophomore album, Solidarity a?" an exploration of resilience and resistance through the prisms of the Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and LGBTQ+ rights movements, slated for release on November 8.
Hilary Kole to Join Spencer Day As Special Musical Guest At The Green Room 42
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
THE GREEN ROOM 42 has announced that acclaimed singer and songwriter SPENCER DAY will welcome jazz vocalist Hilary Kole for his final New York show of the year on Saturday, November 2 at 9:30 PM. 
92Y LYRICS & LYRICISTS To Feature Music From Gershwin, Schwartz and More In American Songbook Series
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
92Y announces Lyrics & Lyricists 2020, the new season of the country's preeminent American Songbook series. L&L features artists from theater and beyonda?"including Andy Einhorn, Matt Kunkel, David Loud, Paul Masse, and Stephen Schwartza?"presenting original revues with award-winning Broadway and cabaret performers.
BWW Review: With I WISH: THE ROLES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN, Alexandra Silber Gathers Her Friends To Sing The Songs They'll Never Sing… Or Will They?
by Bobby Patrick - October 29, 2019
Alexandra Silber lives out her Broadway dreams in her Feinstein's/54 Below show I Wish: The Roles That Could Have Been. In the second installment of Silber's concert, Broadway stars flocked to the venue to sing songs from roles that have passed them by for one reason or another.

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