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Review: Adam Nimoy, Adam Guettel, and Karen Mason at the Dutch Treat Club
In two separate events on March 3 and March 10, the club hosted Adam Nimoy, son of famed actor Leonard Nimoy of Dr. Spock fame, Broadway star Karen Mason, and Broadway songwriter Adam Guettel....
Review: Ben Jones Sings Timeless Classics at Laurie Beechman Theater
Ben Jones sung 100 Years of the American Songbook in the 3/9 performance of TIMELESS. With the tender intimacy of his singing—balanced by bursts of theatricality and thrilling key changes—Jones holds the audience with him every step of the way....
Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's STARDUST: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO BROADWAY at 92NY
Lyrics & Lyricists' heartwarming concert, Stardust: From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, shone a light on the early popular American music where many Broadway songwriters cut their teeth....
Review: COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE Is Still Going Strong
COMEDIANS EARNESTLY SINGING MUSICAL THEATRE celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Friday February 27, 2026 show at Joe’s Pub. Zach Schiffman and Reid Pope give former theater kids turned comedians the chance to return to the stage....
Review: Debby Boone: We Witness 'Magic' at 54 Below
Boone's performance at 54 Below was a beautifully calibrated set of songs and the correct “temperature” for them, with no histrionics or depressing news....
Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME: ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hall
Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth....
Review: Luminous and Legendary Donna McKechnie Plays A MUSICAL MEMOIR at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
A Musical Memoir might be the most entertaining show in cabaret right now, but since it is Donna McKechnie's memoir, it is definitely the most important....
Review: Venus Cuffs' STRANGE FRUIT Ripens at Joe's Pub
Strange Fruit, directed by Venus Cuffs at Joe's Pub on 2/26, is a multimedia protest performance inspired by Billie Holiday's 1939 anti-lynching anthem. An all-LGBTQIA+ cast of Black artists explores resilience and resistance....
Review: Linda Glick Wows Crowd with 'ENTRE NOUS' at Laurie Beechman Theater
Linda Glick, veteran of the cabaret circuit, stopped by the Laurie Beechman Theater in Midtown Manhattan on 2/25 with a curated collection of tunes across languages and eras that Glick tied together with her witty banter and vocal talents....
Review: Frank Dain Commemorates Award Win With Encore of A CELEBRATION at Don't Tell Mama
A win and a nomination, and this cabaret shows why Frank Dain deserves all the accolades....
Review: Jeremy Sussman's Entertaining Encore of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS at Don't Tell Mama
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form....
Review: Sarah Carson Celebrates Her Welsh Heritage In A WELCOME IN THE HILLSIDE at Don't Tell Mama
With thoughtful direction, vibrant musical collaboration, and Carson’s luminous storytelling at its core, the night celebrated not only Welsh heritage but the enduring strength of family ties. It was nostalgic, educational, and thoroughly heartfelt....
Review: Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney Are Right at Home at The Green Room 42
Broadway and cabaret's new power couple, Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney (HADESTOWN), wowed with three sold-out shows at The Green Room 42 in February....
Review: Julie Benko: EUPHONIC GUMBO Celebrates Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz
Broadway's Julie Benko came marching in to Birdland Jazz for 'Euophonic Gumbo,' her new album (and band name) with husband Jason Yeager, celebrating Mardi Gras and her new album....
Review: AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH LAUREN PATTEN AND TAYLOR IMAN JONES at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
When two magnificent musicians meet at the mic as best friends....
Review: Laurie Beechman Audience Loves The Skivvies A HEART ACT TO FOLLOW
The secret of The Skivvies' longevity is, in fact, NOT the underwear....
Review: Steven Brinberg & Robert Hofler Make An Excellent Pairing at the Dutch Treat Club
It was “The Way We Were” and the way we are during another scintillating afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club on Tuesday, February 17th where the talk and song was all Hollywood and the theme was A STAR IS BORN! See photos of the event....
Review: VANESSA WILLIAMS Brings Superstar Energy To 54 Below
It's nights like this that keep 54 Below an essential part of New York nightlife....
Review: Tony Danza Pays Tribute to 'Ol Blue Eyes' in NYC at 54 Below
Tony Danza gives NYC his Frank Sinatra memories in SINATRA & STORIES, February 11 to 13. This reviewer was thrilled with the amazing singing and dancing talents of Tony Danza!...
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall
Patti LuPone celebrated the 25th anniversary of her moving concert, all about love, at Carnegie Hall, warming the frigid NYC winter night with her simple message that love does have the power to change the world...
Review: Jeff Harnar CAN Come Home Again With BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama
So THIS is what cabaret looks like! (And, in Jeff Harnar's hands, it always has.)...
Review: JOHN LLOYD YOUNG: MOSTLY SOUL at Laurie Beechman Theatre
John Lloyd Young thrilled in two shows at The Laurie Beechman, performing songs from his R&B album, 'My Turn,' as well as his usual Frankie Valli/Jersey Boys repertoire....
Review: An Evening With Michael Feinstein & 101-Year-Old Gershwin Cousin Frankie Ross
Read memories from George and Ira Gershwin's 101-year-old cousin as told at a private event last night featuring Michael Feinstein, and see photos from the event snapped by Stephen Sorokoff....
Review: Janice McCune's LET'S START TOMORROW TONIGHT! at Don't Tell Mama
Janice McCune’s encore performances of a solo cabaret debut exploring the power and magic of music via songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Stephen Sondheim, Rod Temperton and more....
Review: LATRICE ROYALE Is Right At Home During 54 Below Debut
In her eponymous club act, Latrice Royale shows audiences just why she has had the success and staying power that she has....
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