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Bolero Night with Jonathan Lolley
Bolero Night with Jonathan Lolley
May 14 · 54 Below, New York

Encore by popular demand! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bring the vibrant world of 1950s Latin cabaret to life for one night...

Broadway Sessions
May 14 · The Green Room 42, New York

Broadway Sessions is a long-running, award-winning late-night Broadway celebration hosted by Ben Cameron, held twice monthly on Thursday nights at The Green Room 42 inside...

Happy Birthday Bobby: Darin At 90!
May 14 · 54 Below, New York

Jonathan Poretz returns to 54 Below on May 14 to honor Bobby Darin on what would have been his 90th birthday. This high-energy tribute features...

Jonathan Poretz- Happy Birthday Bobby: Darin at 90!
Jonathan Poretz- Happy Birthday Bobby: Darin at 90!
May 14 · 54 Below, New York

“Bay Area singer Jonathan Poretz once again proves his crooning chops with a SF cabaret show spotlighting Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin!”–San Jose Mercury News...

Voices for a Cure
May 14 · Green Room 42, New York

Voices for a Cure returns to The Green Room 42 for its second year, benefiting Alzheimer's research in collaboration with The Alzheimer's Association. The concert...

Beth Malone Sings 1990s Lesbian Icons and Starstruck
Beth Malone Sings 1990s Lesbian Icons and Starstruck
May 15 · 54 Below, New York

Tony®nomineeBeth Malonereturns to 54 Below for the first time in 5 years in a brand new concert celebrating 1990s lesbian icons including the Indigo Girls,...

From Corinne's Heart, A New Musical by Charles Mandracchia
From Corinne's Heart, A New Musical by Charles Mandracchia
May 15 · 54 Below, New York

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information,click here. From Corinne’s Heart, a heartwarming new musical of hope and resilience. Miracles do...

The Randy Andys: Spring Swing
May 15 · Don't Tell Mama, New York

The Randy Andys: Spring Swing, presented by Don't Tell Mama, stars Monica Blume (Dear Evan Hansen), Alison Mahoney (Ragtime), and Catie Pires-Fernandes (Waitress), with special...

Times are Hard for Dreamers
Times are Hard for Dreamers
May 15 · Green Room 42, New York

Times are Hard for Dreamers, an intimate cabaret evening celebrating the longing, rebellion, and unshakeable hope of musical theater's most beloved outcasts, will be presented...

14th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival
May 16 · Le Poisson Rouge, New York

The 14th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival returns to Le Poisson Rouge on May 16, 2026, hosted by Calamity Chang. The festival, the only...

Beth Malone Sings 1990s Lesbian Icons and Starstruck
Beth Malone Sings 1990s Lesbian Icons and Starstruck
May 16 · 54 Below, New York

Tony®nomineeBeth Malonereturns to 54 Below for the first time in 5 years in a brand new concert celebrating 1990s lesbian icons including the Indigo Girls,...

BFA Bound: A New Class Takes the Spotlight
BFA Bound: A New Class Takes the Spotlight
May 16 · 54 Below, New York

After a year of intensive training, the next generation of musical-theatre talent steps into the spotlight.BFA Boundbrings together the exceptional Class of 2029 – young...

Bill Charlap Solo Piano
May 16 · Birdland Jazz Club, New York

Twice Grammy-nominated pianist Bill Charlap performs solo, delivering heartwarming renditions of classics from the Great American Songbook. His solo performances showcase deft fingers, flights of...

Bill Charlap Trio
May 12 – May 16, 2026 · Birdland Jazz Club, New York

One of the world's leading pianists for more than thirty years, Bill Charlap served for nearly 20 years as Tony Bennett's primary pianist while leading...

Lizzy Sunshine
May 6 – May 16, 2026 · SoHo Playhouse, New York

Lizzy Sunshine, written and performed by Liz Coin, is a solo comedy that explores what it means to love someone struggling with addiction and the...

14th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival: Tea Time!

The 14th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival: Tea Time! takes place on Sunday, May 17th at The Red Pavilion, an Asian woman-owned space in...

Michael Wolff Quartet
May 15 – May 17, 2026 · Birdland Theater, New York

The award-winning pianist Michael Wolff leads his quartet featuring Camille Thurman on sax and vocals, Darrel Green on drums, and Andy McKee on bass. Wolff's...

Queen of Mean: The Rise and Fall of Leona Helmsley, feat. Natalie Joy Johnson & more!
Queen of Mean: The Rise and Fall of Leona Helmsley, feat. Natalie Joy Johnson & more!
May 17 · 54 Below, New York

Join us at 54 Below for a dazzling evening featuring the songs ofQueen of Mean: The Rise and Fall of Leona Helmsley. In an unforgettable...

Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez
Sinatra With Style RETURNS: Hits and Rare Gems Swung by Richard Cortez
May 17 · Birdland Jazz Club, New York

Acclaimed vocalist Richard Cortez returns after a sold-out engagement to pay tribute to Frank Sinatra with an evening of hits and rare gems. Cortez's debut...

The Art Of Figuring It Out: Stories Of The Quarter Life
The Art Of Figuring It Out: Stories Of The Quarter Life
May 17 · 54 Below, New York

The Art Of Figuring It Outis a concert that dives into the messy, magical process of navigating your 20s and 30s — that “quarter-life crisis”...

At This Performance...
May 18 · The Green Room 42, New York

At This Performance... is an ongoing monthly series hosted by Casting Director and Producer Stephen DeAngelis that salutes Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates,...

Broadway Mondays

Broadway Mondays, the cabaret series produced and hosted by Ryan Guerrero, returns to The Comedy Village Times Square with a revamped format, a new lineup...

Claire Kwon: Claire Squared
Claire Kwon: Claire Squared
May 18 · 54 Below, New York

Just 24 hours after finishing her six-week run as Claire inMaybe Happy Ending,Claire Kwonmakes her 54 Below solo debut inClaire Squared. Living her Broadway dream...

Clint Holmes: In Joy - A Birthday Celebration Concert
Clint Holmes: In Joy - A Birthday Celebration Concert
May 18 · 54 Below, New York

“Entertainer with a capital E.” – Stephen Holden,The New York Times An 80th birthday celebration wrapped in a very special concert event… and you’re invited....

Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter: Don't Fence Me In – The Music of Cole Porter
May 18 · Birdland Jazz Club, New York

Jason Yeager and Justin Poindexter bring their expansive musical vision and deep jazz sensibility to an all-star tribute celebrating the brilliance, wit, and sophistication of...



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Review: Singer Adrienne Haan Helps Us Time Travel at the Triad


by Sharon Ellman - May 13, 2026

Weimar-era music hits the high notes with Haan's one-woman show, Margo- A Woman in Berlin. This reviewer felt as if she was sitting in a Weimar era cabaret with the rest of the audience! Bravo! Bravo!...

Review: KAREN MACK BACK AT BIRDLAND a Welcome Return


by Stephen Mosher - May 13, 2026

She can do the girl group thing, she can do the duo show thing, she can do the solo show thing... which corridor of cabaret and concert will Karen Mack conquer next?...

Review: SELECTIONS FROM SOUTH PACIFIC Has Bali Ha’i Come to Don’t Tell Mama


by Alex Del Cueto - May 12, 2026

A talented cast brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s score to life in an intimate concert setting in Fidelity Theatrical's SELECTIONS FROM SOUTH PACIFIC on May 1....

Review: 54 SINGS HARRY STYLES Turns 54 Below into a Harry's House


by Alex Del Cueto - May 12, 2026

A talented ensemble took on Harry Styles’ music in 54 SINGS HARRY STYLES, blending emotional ballads and high-energy numbers into a dynamic cabaret night...

Review: THE BEST OF TIMES Made for a lovely time at AMT Theater


by Rob Lester - May 11, 2026

THE BEST OF TIMES was a fine celebration of the songs of Jerry Herman by J2 Spotlight with its alumni and others. Their spring season continues with THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD opening 5/14...

Review: Melissa Manchester A Marvel In FIFTY THREADS: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY at 54 Below


by Stephen Mosher - May 08, 2026

What a joy to be in the room with an artist who is such a strong thread in the tapestry of the music industry and art form....

Review: Love Will Keep Audiences Going To Don't Tell Mama For CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE


by Stephen Mosher - May 07, 2026

A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it....

Review: RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS Excellence in Entertainment at Pangea


by Stephen Mosher - May 07, 2026

Manhattan's coziest cabaret room gets a great new tenant... one hopes....

Review: J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co. Lights Up the Stage With Musicals & Events at AMT Theater


by Rob Lester - May 06, 2026

Don't think that the words 'Lecture Series' means something dry or preachy. J2 Spotlight's 'Behind the Spotlight' series emphasizes fun facts and insiders' perspectives. These go along with the mood of the varied post-show events after the bows at most performances of fully staged full-length musica...

Review: The Ever Divine Kim David Smith Dazzled In COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub


by Analisa Bell - May 06, 2026

Comme Une Folle (Torch Songs for Tough Times Because Gay) is not merely a cabaret act; it is an experience - equal parts mischief, melancholy, and musical brilliance!...



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