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John Philip to Present POSITIVITY REIGNS...SAY YES! at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

xIn celebration of 2026 Pride Week, Don’t Tell Mama will present MAC Award winning vocalist John Philip in Positivity Reigns...Say Yes! for two performances this summer.

Photos: Highlights from THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER at Green Room 42 - June 17
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 23, 2025

This edition of the bi-weekly wild, anything-goes variety show featured Marilyn Maye, Alice Ripley, comedian Harrison Greenbaum and more luminaries from the worlds of cabaret, comedy and jazz. Check out photos here!

John Philip to Make Iridium NYC Debut With SAY YES Directed by Marilyn Maye
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Showman John Philip will make his Iridium debut with an all-new show kicking off “Pride Week”. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Marci Kraft at Don't Tell Mama
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 12, 2024

Marci Kraft collaborates with Director Marilyn Maye and musicians David Pearl, Jack Cavari, Daniel Glass, & Tom Hubbard for her latest show 'A New Party With Marci' at Don't Tell Mama in midtown NYC.

John Philip's OCEANS OF LOVE AND LIFE Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

MAC nominated vocalist John Philip will return to Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street) for a three-night engagement of 'Oceans of Love and Life - A Fall Reprise.'

Boundless Theater to Present ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING Immersive Experience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Boundless Theater will present ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING, an immersive theater and dining experience by David James Parr, at the secret wine cellar of MEDI in NYC, running Wednesdays in November. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' Don't Tell Mama
by Kevin Alvey - Mar 14, 2024

Susie Clausen brings the newest version of 'Saxy Susie' to the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Ms. Clausen takes her passion for the saxophone and singing and updated a charming and ebullient act with some clever new tunes. Directed, written, & arranged by Marilyn Maye. Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Pete Smith, Daniel Glass, & Dan Gross.

John Philip to Present Encore Engagement of OCEANS OF LOVE AND LIFE at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Don’t Tell Mama will present vocalist John Philip in “Oceans of Love and Life,” in a four-night encore engagement in March. Learn how to purchase tickets!

John Philip to Present OCEANS OF LOVE AND LIFE At Don't Tell Mama For Four Nights In November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023

Don't Tell Mama will present vocalist John Philip in “Oceans of Love and Life,” in a four-night engagement - November 7, 8, 11 and 15 - all shows at 7pm.

Review: American Popular Song Society Honors Marilyn Maye With Lifetime Achievement Award At Theater 555
by Belle Goodman - Jun 19, 2023

Oh, Marilyn Maye, how do we love thee? That would be A LOT.

Photos: Marci Kraft's 'Come Party With Marci' at Don't Tell Mama
by Kevin Alvey - Mar 19, 2023

Marci Kraft's cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama in NYC was an updated version of her popular 'Come Party With Marci' series of shows. Past shows were themed by decades and musical eras. The new incarnation features the songs of Broadway from past to present. Director: Marilyn Maye Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Daniel Glass, & Jack Cavari.

Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell Mama
by Kevin Alvey - Mar 11, 2023

Photo Coverage: Susie Clausen debuted her show “Saxy Susie” at the Don’t Tell Mama cabaret room in December of 2022. The last week of February 2023 saw 2 more performances scheduled by popular demand. Directed by Marilyn Maye. Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Peter Calo, & Ray Marchica.

Review: SAXY SUSIE Clausen Sounds Sweet In Don't Tell Mama Solo Show Debut
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 4, 2023

Some take years to prepare their solo show but Susie Clausen is so in love with her sax that her solo show debut sprung to life in a record three years.

Photos: Susie Clausen brings 'Saxy Susie' to DTM in NYC
by Kevin Alvey - Dec 16, 2022

Susie Clausen debuts first solo show 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell Mama in NYC. Directed by Marilyn Maye and supported by 4 musicians and her own saxophone, Susie brings an enthusiastic tone to an upbeat and playful evening of songs.

Photos: St. Louis Cabaret Conference in New York 2022
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 9, 2022

St. Louis Cabaret Conference's Producer/Host Tim Schall helms a week of Master Classes and Workshops for Cabaret performers featuring a faculty of the Cabaret and Nightclub world's most respected professionals.

VIDEO: Go Inside Boundless Tuesdays Series With ELEANOR RIGBY IS WAITING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022

An inside look at the inaugural Boundless Tuesdays installation series. Boundless Theater (A Stage Without Borders) is presenting the play Eleanor Rigby Is Waiting by award-winning author David James Parr and live music performance from singer-songwriter Hadiza Dockeray and her band.

National Youth Theatre Holds 'Baroque 'n' Roll' Fundraising Gala Dinner At Spencer House
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2020

The National Youth Theatre hosted its annual fundraising gala on Tuesday 11 February, this year to the theme 'Baroque 'n' Roll' at Spencer House. The event was attended by VIP guests, past alumni and current NYT performers and featured music and theatre performances, auctions and fundraising events to raise a record-breaking £230,000. The funds will support The National Youth Theatre's ongoing projects to create more opportunities for young people from across the UK from all backgrounds.

PIANO BAR LIVE! Interactive Streaming Piano Bar Experience Comes To The Duplex With Host Michael McAssey
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2019

Following last month's smash opening, ScoBar Entertainment has announced that PIANO BAR LIVE! the interactive streaming Piano Bar experience will return to The Duplex for two more shows, Sundays, September 15 and 22 at 6:30pm. Joining host extraordinaire, Michael McAssey at the keys, on September 15, will be Daniel Dunlow, Maggie Wirth, Andre Montgomery, Peter Saxe - Saxe in the City and Bianca DiSarro. THERE IS NO COVER CHARGE for PIANO BAR LIVE! just a two-drink minimum.

Photo Flash: Ray Shell Celebrates STARLIGHT EXPRESS At Spoonfed NYC
by Julie Musbach - Apr 1, 2019

Internationally renowned actor, writer, singer, producer, and director Ray Shell recently celebrated the 35th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Starlight Express with a live Q&A and performance at Spoonfed New York Country. Ray originated the lead role of 'Rusty' in the show's West End production.

STRICTLY FOR THE BIRDS! to Debut at Pangea NYC Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2018

Strictly for the Birds, an evening of song inspired by our feathered friends, will debut at Pangea, 178 Second Avenue, New York, NY, today, July 27 at 7 pm.