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New York, NY 11201



Review: Lyrics & Lyricist's STARDUST: FROM TIN PAN ALLEY TO BROADWAY at 92NY


by Rebecca Kaplan - March 10, 2026

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


by Rebecca Kaplan - March 09, 2026

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


by Stephen Sorokoff - March 09, 2026

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


by Andrew Poretz - March 06, 2026

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


by Stephen Mosher - March 06, 2026

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


by Chloe Yang - March 06, 2026

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


by Lydia Rose - March 05, 2026

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


by Stephen Mosher - March 05, 2026

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


by Analisa Bell - March 03, 2026

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


by Analisa Bell - March 02, 2026

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....

Past Shows

Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy
Sep 27 – Nov 29, 2025

Outrageous, interactive, family comedy for kids 3-10 and their grownups.

Arielle Dundas: Hyperactivity Disorder
Arielle Dundas: Hyperactivity Disorder
Jul 21

Arielle Dundas explores the ways her ADHD has impacted her life from making carelesss mistakes to breaking her own heart. From misplacing her keys to...

Arielle Dundas: Hyperactivity Disorder
Arielle Dundas: Hyperactivity Disorder
Jul 15

Arielle Dundas explores the ways her ADHD has impacted her life from making carelesss mistakes to breaking her own heart. From misplacing her keys to...

How to Act Normal
How to Act Normal
Jul 12

As a girl growing up in the 90s, everyone seemed to know Rebecca had Autism Spectrum Disorder, except for her! And her parents! However, one thing was...

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