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Interview: Phillip Officer Honors Mabel Mercer With YOU FASCINATE ME SO at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 18, 2025

The special 10/24 concert celebrates the same-day release of Officer's new album, a tribute to influential song stylist Mabel Mercer reinterpreting her repertoire through a contemporary lens.

Interview: Michael & Mardie Celebrate 10 Years of Their Album at The Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 9, 2025

The album HEY, LOOK! IT’S MICHAEL & MARDIE! is turning 10! To celebrate, the multi-award-winning duo are bringing their signature cocktail of musical virtuosity and goofy charm back to Theatre Row on 10/12.

Interview: Ann Kittredge's WHEN IN LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage Gets Intimate
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 3, 2025

The 5/8 cabaret show offers an evening of joyous revelation and heartfelt introspection with a diverse musical song selection that all speak the language of love in their own unique way.

Interview: Karen Mason Honors A Broadway Legend With JUST IN STYNE at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 8, 2024

Singer Karen Mason is back at Birdland on Monday September 16 at 7 pm with an encore of her Jule Styne tribute show. JUST IN STYNE: Karen Sings Jule highlights the history and career of Styne (GYPSY, FUNNY GIRL), one of Mason’s favorite songwriters. The joy-filled evening that evoked the ethos of Styne’s song, “Make Someone Happy.”

Phillip Officer to Pay Tribute to Mabel Mercer in YOU FASCINATE ME SO at Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2024

Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer in 'You Fascinate Me So' at Birdland Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Marieann Meringolo in THE BIRTHDAY SHOW VINTAGE, 1964 to Play The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Marieann Meringolo in “The Birthday Show Vintage, 1964” on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Interview: Joshua Turchin Is Producing a Slew of Can't-Miss Shows at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 3, 2024

Joshua Turchin, a young multi-hyphenate, is a burgeoning Music Director, actor, singer, improviser, social media star, and producer, among other things. Turchin is producing and Music Directing shows about surviving high school on August 6th (54 SURVIVES HIGH SCHOOL) and Greek myths on August 11th (54 SINGS GREEK MYTHS).

Review: Linda Kahn's Splendid WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT'S NEXT CD Release Show at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - May 13, 2024

There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!

Interview: Ann Kittredge Celebrates ROMANTIC NOTIONS CD Release at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 10, 2024

Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Craig Rubano Returns and TAKES THE MOMENT at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Rob Lester - Mar 22, 2024

Don't call the Department of Missing Persons, Cabaret Unit. Singer Craig Rubano has been located and safely returned to the cabaret stage. Take a moment and read about 'Take the Moment,' the fine act by Craig Rubano, too long absent from cabaret. Rubano will be back with two more shows on April 13 and May 19.

Jason Gould, Son of Barbra Streisand, Releases New EP 'Sacred Days'
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2024

Independent singer, songwriter, and creator Jason Gould releases his new EP 'Sacred Days.' The EP includes dancefloor-ready anthems like the first single “Laws of Desire” and “Run” to the emotionally charged ballad “World Gone Crazy.'

Review: Nicolas King Celebrates WINTER IN NEW YORK (and more) at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - Feb 3, 2024

Springing into action for a winter-themed show at Chelsea Table + Stage, that ball of energy with a romantic crooning side is named Nicolas King. He loves New York, N.Y. (Start spreading the news.)

LIFESPAN OF A FACT Begins Performances At Desert Theatre Ensemble
by Gilmore Rizzo - Jan 25, 2024

Center, will present The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, January 26–28 and February 2–4, 2024. The play, a hit on Broadway in 2018, is based on a book by Jim Fingal and John D’Agata that detailed their personal experience preparing a magazine essay for publication in 2003.

Marieann Meringolo to Present NICE 'N' EASY at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024

Chelsea Table + Stage will present celebrated vocalist Marieann Meringolo in 'Nice 'N' Easy - The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Cabaret Photographers: THE LINEUP Documentarians
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 24, 2023

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

Karen Mason and Christopher Denny to Celebrate 30 Years of Collaboration at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2023

Join in at Chelsea Table + Stage as we celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Karen Mason and music director Christopher Denny. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and memories. Book your tickets now!

Feature: THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Celebrates Five Years At Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 25, 2023

When it comes to long-running shows, Birdland has cornered the market, and this week The Lineup With Susie Mosher turns five.

Photos: November 15th Edition of THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Closes Out 2022 For The Series
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 16, 2022

As Susie Mosher jets out of town for an acting gig, the stars flood the basement at Birdland for one last LINEUP.

Photos: November 8th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER by Gene Reed
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 14, 2022

Photographer Gene Reed shoots the latest LINEUP.