Billy Stritch

Amanda Green, Julie Halston, Jackie Hoffman and More Set for Birdland in October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present artists including Amanda Green, Ron Carter, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and performers from Broadway musicals including REGENCY GIRLS and CRAZY RICH ASIANS.

Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and More Set for October at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2026

54 Below will present performers from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and entertainment, including artists in October, including Jenn Colella, Ali Ewoldt, Christine Ebersole and more.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

Best Cabaret in October 2026: Ariana DeBose, Deborah Cox, Patty Smyth & More in NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and they are likely to sell out, so make sure to check this list when you plan out your month!

The Smith Center to Present PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ELF THE MUSICAL Fall 2026
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026

The Smith Center will present major Broadway productions including PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (October 21–November 1), ELF THE MUSICAL (November 24–29), and OH, MARY! (October 6–11), with tickets on sale now.

Photos: The Lineup with Susie Mosher - September 8, 2026 at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 18, 2026

The September 8 edition featured a wide range of talented performers including Artemisia LeFay (Wasted Girl), Lorna Dallas, and more. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY to Return to London in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2026

Broadway legend Jim Caruso will bring his impromptu variety show to Crazy Coqs, featuring pianist Billy Stritch and inviting established stars, emerging performers and audience members to the stage.

Eliane Elias, Nicole Henry, Coltrane Centennial Celebration and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present programming including Bryce Edwards' Frivolity Hour, the COLTRANE REVISITED CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, and repeat engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Interview: Todd Schroeder Creative Director slated for Kym Johnson (DWTS) @ NY's 54 Below!
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 14, 2026

Todd Schroeder is a multiple award-winning Music Director, Creative Director, Composer, Producer, Arranger, and Pianist whose artistry has graced some of the world’s most iconic stages. Celebrated for his ability to connect with artists on a deep level, Todd has collaborated across genres—from Jazz and Broadway to Pop, Country, and Rock—with luminaries including Jason Alexander, Engelbert Humperdinck, Liza Minnelli, Dave Koz, Sir Tom Jones, Haley Reinhart, Leslie Odom Jr., Sam Harris, and Angela Lansbury.

Photos: Debbie Wileman & Billy Stritch Perform at Birdland in New York
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026

Check out photos of Debbie Wileman performing at Birdland alongside musical director Billy Stritch, showcasing her impressions and her own vocal talents.

Cabaret Roundup: Aug. 31-Sept. 6 – Jekyll & Hyde Reunion, Free Moliere & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 31, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free Moliere performance, a reunion of Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde, Gabrielle Stravelli, and more.

Photos: Melissa Errico Brings THE STREISAND EFFECT to Provincetown Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026

Melissa Errico made her Provincetown Town Hall debut performing THE STREISAND EFFECT, a program of songs made famous by Barbra Streisand alongside works by Sondheim, Legrand and Bacharach.

Best Cabaret in Fall 2026: Kelli O’Hara, Leslie Odom Jr., Lea Salonga & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 30, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this fall, at a range of budget points, including an immersive cemetery performance, original Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr, a holiday show from Broadway legend Kelli O’Hara, and more

Video: Billy Stritch sings 'The Trolley Song' from Meet Me in St. Louis at 54 Below!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 25, 2026

Stritch returns to 54 Below with an encore of MY YEAR WITH TONY BENNETT on March 5 and 6. See a highlight of this month's show with Stritch performing a classic. Watch in this video.

Video: Billy Stritch sings Tony Bennett's 'All For You' x 'For Once in My Life' at 54 Below!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 24, 2026

See a highlight from the legendary pianist and singer's tribute to Tony Bennett's centennial at 54 Below earlier on August 2 and 3! Stritch recounted stories of his year with the icon in honor of what would have been his 100th birthday. Watch in this video.

Donna McKechnie Will Bring A MUSICAL MEMOIR to East Hampton's LTV Studios
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Donna McKechnie will star in A MUSICAL MEMOIR as the season finale of the Hamptons Summer Songbook By The Sea series at LTV Studios, with Ian Herman on piano.

Video: Billy Stritch Sings Tony Bennett at 54 Below for Centennial Tribute
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Pianist Billy Stritch performs Tony Bennett favorites at 54 Below, marking what would have been the singer's 100th birthday with songs and stories from their year together on the road.

FROM LONDON WITH LOVE to Bring Debbie Wileman Back to Birdland with Billy Stritch
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

Debbie Wileman will return to Birdland Jazz Club for a one-night-only show with pianist Billy Stritch, blending Hollywood golden-age favorites, 1960s classics, and Judy Garland tributes.

Louis Cato, GHETTO GASTRO: RED RICE and More Set for Little Island This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

This week, Little Island will welcome another grouping of performances across its open-air venues—The Amph, The Glade, and throughout the park, including Louis Cato and many more.

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch to Return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch will begin their fourteenth consecutive season of Sunday night performances at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, joined by bassist Steve Doyle.