Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley
To quote the legendary Miss William Shakespeare, "That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet."
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StNew York, NY 10003
Upcoming Shows
Unprofessional Variety Show: Never Forget
Unprofessional Variety Show is an undisciplined, unrelenting, and unqualified cabaret-style night of performance, that happens quarterly at the Parkside Lounge in Lower Manhattan.
Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley
To quote the legendary Miss William Shakespeare, "That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet."
Sxip Shirey's Hour of Charm
An afternoon of surprising sounds, beautiful songs and fantastic compositions, from a world traveling composer Sxip Shirey and his surprising guest artists. Shirey tests the edge of music using his vast imagination to create playful and mischievous songs using familiar objects...
Federico Aubele
Acclaimed Argentine singer-songwriter Federico Aubele returns to Joe's Pub for a special intimate acoustic performance. The evening will feature selections spanning his acclaimed catalog—from beloved favorites to lesser-known gems—as well as a preview of new material from his...
Linedy Genao: De Todo Un Poco
Back by popular demand! Following her sold-out Joe's Pub concerts, Broadway's Linedy Genao returns with an all-new solo show celebrating Latinx Heritage Month. Some of the best things in life don't come from a recipe—they come from de todo un poco, a little bit of everything...
Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti sings songs at a piano for you and others.
Rogê: Curyman II
Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rogê is one of Brazil's most vibrant contemporary voices, blending samba, soul, funk, and MPB into a warm, groove-driven sound. Born in Rio de Janeiro and now based in Los Angeles, he has built a growing international audience through...
Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti sings songs at a piano for you and others.
Tiresias: cryptochrome
cryptochrome is a sonic odyssey across the animal kingdom that invites audiences to imagine themselves in the sensory worlds of other living things. Called "a gorgeous, trippy eco-cabaret" by The New Yorker and "a transporting opus" by The Brooklyn Rail, cryptochrome weaves...
Crafting the Sound: The Music of Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan has had many background singers and lineups over the years. Last year, the fan favorite lineup consisting of Sandra St. Victor (The Family Stand, Prince), Audrey Wheeler Downing (Mariah Carey, C&C Music Factory, Whitney Houston), and Karen Bernod (Icognito, Mary J...
Pooja Reddy is White Trash
When Pooja Reddy's parents immigrated to America, they were not prepared for how the American South would rub off on her. The result: hunting, fishing, boating, and firearm licenses, and a childhood spent playing pretend as a country singer and youth pastor. Told through...
Oliver Richman: Song a Day 1000
Join Oliver Richman—corn popsicle enthusiast and lover of the TV show Lost—on day 1000 of writing a song. What started in 2024 as a creative experiment turned into a daily songwriting practice connecting with people around the world. 1000 days later, Oliver is electrified to...
Angela Travino: Wherever is Your Heart
Angela Travino is no stranger to Joe's Pub. After spending eight years in this very room serving drinks to fellow performers, she is ready to serve up her own concoction. Angela's NYC solo-show debut features original music, some favorite up-and-coming composers, and her go-to...
Julian Velard: No One Goes To The Movies Anymore
Julian Velard is a classic entertainer - a rare combination of Nilsson-meets-Newman, piano-driven singer-songwriter sensibility and razor-sharp comedic timing. His quick wit and musicality have made him a regular guest on The Howard Stern Show and NPR, and was a member of the...
The 35th Anniversary Gala - One Night in New York
Deaf West Theatre celebrates 35 years of unparalleled theater with its first-ever New York City gala, honoring Troy Kotsur, Eva Price, Zhailon Levingston, and Bill Rauch. Hosted by Barrett Foa, the evening features performances and appearances by Michael Arden, LJ Benet, Daniel...
Sarah Kang w/ Takahiro Izumikawa
Sarah Kang is excited to be back at Joe's Pub to play an intimate, acoustic show with her longtime friend and pianist Takahiro Izumikawa. She'll be playing songs from her latest album, before & after, reimagined to fit the cozy vibe of the venue, as well as her older discography.
Haleh Liza Gafori: RUMI
Join performance artist, translator, musician, and vocalist Haleh Liza Gafori for an uplifting and penetrating night of music and poetry, featuring her acclaimed translations of the 13th century mystic Rumi as well as songs sung in the original Persian. Accompanied by musicians...
Rite of Strings: Dust and the Moon
Rite of Strings brings together four distinctive voices in contemporary global music: Iranian santoor player and composer Ehsan Matoori, Grammy Award-winning bassist Edward Perez, violinist and composer Eylem Basaldi, and Grammy Award-winning drummer Engin Kaan Günaydin. Their...
Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge: Squeeze vs. XTC – The Battle of the Bands!
Come see the songs of SQUEEZE vs. the songs of XTC, performed live, as these two titans of late 1970's New Wave UK POP go toe to toe at Joe's Pub, when Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge present this brand new, one-of-a- kind, show! YOU the audience will decide who the winner will...
Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge: Squeeze vs. XTC – The Battle of the Bands!
Come see the songs of SQUEEZE vs. the songs of XTC, performed live, as these two titans of late 1970's New Wave UK POP go toe to toe at Joe's Pub, when Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge present this brand new, one-of-a- kind, show! YOU the audience will decide who the winner will...
Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge: Squeeze vs. XTC – The Battle of the Bands!
Come see the songs of SQUEEZE vs. the songs of XTC, performed live, as these two titans of late 1970's New Wave UK POP go toe to toe at Joe's Pub, when Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge present this brand new, one-of-a- kind, show! YOU the audience will decide who the winner will...
Kate Douglas
Join Kate Douglas to celebrate the release of her latest record Dog Heart, an alt-folk EP about the long process of becoming yourself. This is the third release from Douglas who creates literary, surrealist work at the intersection of indie folk, alt-pop, and musical theatre...
Team Unicorn
From composer, vocalist, and playwright Truth Future Bachman comes a glittery, gay, heart-pounding playlist of never-before-heard songs from their new musical, Team Unicorn. What begins as a joyful act of queer solidarity through sport becomes an unexpected act of resistance...
House of SpeakEasy: Seriously Entertaining
Seriously Entertaining is House of SpeakEasy's critically-acclaimed literary cabaret series. Each show brings together four incredible writers for a fast-paced, thought-provoking, and often surprising night of original storytelling, connected by a common theme.
Review: Charles Busch Makes the Familiar Feel Newly Personal at 54 Below
On 9/11 and 9/12, CHARLES BUSCH SINGS JOHNNY MERCER brought new interpretations to the master songwriter's work. “Everything Old Is New Again”…especially in the hands of Charles Busch.…
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE: IN CONCERT Thrills Full House At 54 Below
An SRO night at 54 Below included a star revisiting her role and some of the original Jekkies.…
Review: Gen Z Takes Over Famed 54 Below in MURDER AT THE GATES
A murder mystery comes to 54 Below with Steven Sater and James Bourne’s concept album featuring a night of powerhouse vocals and a surefire gen z crowd pleaser.…
Review: MY BODY, MY CABARET at Green Room 42 Honors Reproductive Rights
The August 29 evening boasted an excellent mission to fundraise for New York State's abortion fund and Black Trans Liberation Kitchen. It featured a slew of strong performances, though the show as a whole could have benefitted from more structure…
Review: MAMA’S NEXT BIG ACT Crowns a Winner at Don't Tell Mama
While I always mourn the end of summer as we flip the calendar to September, there is one tradition that softens the blow: the finale of Mama’s Next Big Act at Don’t Tell Mama, now in its ninth year.…
Review: Andy Saehan Shin Proves He's a STAR TO BE at the Beechman Theatre
From his opening lyrics of “New York, New York,” it was clear that this was a voice of star quality. Shin commanded the stage with a deep, resonant baritone, embellishing the familiar melody with impressive ease…
Review: WHAT IF? PART 7 Reimagines Musical Theater at 54 Below
What If? Part 7 turned musical theater's familiar characters into something completely new, with unexpected songs, surprising pairings, and standout performances making for an entertaining evening benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS…
Review: Pier Lamia Porter Stakes Her Claim With THE HUMBLING OF ME... PLUS 40 at The Green Room 42
A producer of cabaret, Pier Lamia Porter has stepped into the light and an audience has discovered a new star.…
Review: Therese Lee Mines Gold With PENNIES FROM HEAVEN at Don't Tell Mama
After garnering praise and awards for her debut cabaret, Therese Lee proves she isn't a one hit wonder with PENNIES FROM HEAVEN.…
Review: Marilyn Maye Hardly Needs Another Review
At 98, Marilyn Maye is still singing, swinging, looking terrific, and thrilling an audience just as she has for generations. Catch her latest run Dizzy’s Club this weekend…
Past Shows
88 total · showing 1–10
Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley
To quote the legendary Miss William Shakespeare, "That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet."
Unprofessional Variety Show: Never Forget
Unprofessional Variety Show is an undisciplined, unrelenting, and unqualified cabaret-style night of performance, that happens quarterly at the Parkside Lounge in Lower Manhattan.
Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley
To quote the legendary Miss William Shakespeare, "That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet."
Pooja Reddy is White Trash
When Pooja Reddy's parents immigrated to America, they were not prepared for how the American South would rub off on her. The result: hunting, fishing, boating, and firearm licenses, and a childhood spent playing pretend as a country singer and youth pastor. Told through...
Justin Vivian Bond: Madame Stanley
To quote the legendary Miss William Shakespeare, "That which we call a rose, By any other name would smell as sweet."
Plant Of The People
Plant Of The People is a theatrical concert exploring the social history of cannabis across the globe, including America's initial embrace and subsequent decades-long prohibition. The show celebrates activists and artists at the forefront of the legalization movement through...
Plant Of The People: A Viper Vaudeville Production
Following its blowout premiere at La Mama, PLANT OF THE PEOPLE (formerly known as CANNABIS! A VIPER VAUDEVILLE) returns to Joe's Pub for a special concert event. PLANT OF THE PEOPLE explores the cultural history of the plant, weaving the music of icons such as Bob Marley and The...
Plant Of The People: A Viper Vaudeville Production
Following its blowout premiere at La Mama, PLANT OF THE PEOPLE (formerly known as CANNABIS! A VIPER VAUDEVILLE) returns to Joe's Pub for a special concert event. PLANT OF THE PEOPLE explores the cultural history of the plant, weaving the music of icons such as Bob Marley and The...
Danny Lipsitz and The Brass Tacks
Channeling the performative schools of Louis Prima, Little Richard, and Cab Calloway, Danny Lipsitz leads The Brass Tacks in a dynamic ride of hit mid 20th century music in spectacular style. A high-energy ensemble of world-class talent, The Brass Tacks expertly navigate swing...
Generation Women
Generation Women is a multigenerational storytelling night that invites a woman or non-binary performer in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+ to share an original true story on a theme. Our diverse line-ups will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the cycle of life. The...
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The Doctor Will See You Now (Live EP Recording) The Cutting Room (9/21-9/21) |
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Jensen Freeman: Neon Nights Laurie Beechman Theatre (9/26-9/26) |
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The Beat Goes On Don't Tell Mama (10/08-10/08) |
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Timeless: A Tribute to Bernadette Peters Don't Tell Mama (10/04-10/04) |
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Jeanna de Waal: Songs I Love to Sing - But Make It Festive 54 Below (12/29-12/29) |
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¡Pa’l Bosque!: Honoring Stephen Sondheim 54 Below (9/21-9/21) |
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54 Sings Broadway's Greatest Hits! 54 Below (11/14-11/14) |
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5th Annual Holidays Of Hope: A Christmas Charity Concert 54 Below (12/28-12/28) |
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The Bowery Boys: Ghost Stories of Old New York Joe's Pub at The Public Theater (10/28-10/28) |
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KID OF NEW YORK 54 Below (9/25-9/25) |
