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Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8�"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

December 2025 At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater To Feature Tom Kitt, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Marilyn Maye & More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will offer a full schedule of December programming in New York City, including performances by Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Ashley Pezzotti, Marilyn Maye, and many others.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this  Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.  

Interview: Marya Zimmet Brings ZIMMET TIME (AND THE LIVIN’S TOO EASY) to Don't Tell Mama & Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 27, 2024

Marya Zimmet has tried retirement, but she’s feeling the need to bring complication and artistic expression back into her life. So, she’s diving back into the New York cabaret scene with not to just one club, but two. On 11/11 she’ll appear at Don’t Tell Mama. The next day, on 11/12, she’ll be at Pangea. We spoke about the upcoming shows.

Photos: Karen Mack Celebrates New Solo Album CATCH & KEEP At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2024

Birdland presented singer Karen Mack in concert on Monday, August 26. The event celebrated Karen’s new solo album 'Catch & Keep,” a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics, including works by Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Nellie McKay and Betty Bryant. See photos from the show. 

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 26, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.

Interview: Karen Mack Celebrates the Release of CATCH AND KEEP at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 22, 2024

This Monday, August 26, Birdland Jazz Club will present multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Mack celebrating her new solo album Catch & Keep, a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics alongside originals that speak to how we hold onto things and how we let go. We spoke with Mack about the new album and her songwriting inspiration.

Karen Mack to Celebrate New Album CATCH & KEEP at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present multi-award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Mack celebrating her new solo album Catch & Keep. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Stella Cole, Chad LB Quartet, and More Take the Stage At Birdland In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024

Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.

St. Charles Singers to Share Stage With 6 High School Choirs This February
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

The St. Charles Singers will launch a new community outreach initiative with a pair of 'Choral Connections' concerts, featuring vocal ensembles from six suburban Chicago high schools. The concerts will showcase the talent of the St. Charles Singers and the student choruses, culminating in a joint performance.

Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.

John Pizzarelli, All-City Latin Ensemble and The Fat Cats, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have released details on all jazz programming running April 25 through May 7.

Joshua Henry, Mykal Kilgore, and More Set to Perform at Little Island This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

 Little Island, New York City’s award-winning public park  in Hudson River Park by W. 13th Street, announced its 2023 line-up of free summer  events. Learn more about who you can see performing this summer!

Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, and More to play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2023

Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 9 through January 22. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Joey Alexander Trio, Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet and Adam Birnbaum Quartet.

Richard Cortez, Ben Allison With Ted Nash and Steve Cardenas, And More Coming Up At Birdland, January 2 - January 15
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2022

Get the scoop on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 2 through January 15.

See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!

Kokandy Productions' Hit Musical CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical Extends Two Weeks at The Chopin Theatre
by Grace Cutler - Jul 6, 2022

Due to popular demand Kokandy Productions’ hit Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre (Studio), 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Kokandy Productions to Present CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022

Kokandy Productions is launching its Tenth Anniversary Season this summer with the Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more.