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Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS


Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.

Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' Don't Tell Mama


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.

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA


Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck & More to be Honored at 39th Annual Bistro Awards


Learn about the stars being honored at the 39th annual Bistro Awards, including Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck and more.

Review: Jason Henderson Charms Don't Tell Mama Audience With GETTING TO NOEL YOU


No Learning Annex lesson is this musical cabaret. It's interesting, funny, and original - like the man who wrote and performs it.

Review: MY KIND OF BROADWAY And THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER Illuminate the Variety at 54 Below


What did our critic think of MY KIND OF BROADWAY & THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER at 54 Below? Like night and day, the nightclub's shows are different enough to brighten your night and make your day.

Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week


Check out next week's lineup at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre!

Review: FOUR SHOWS Show the Variety Offered by the Venue That's 41 Years Old: Don't Tell Mama


Anita Gillette is hosted by Ricky Ritzel, Jason Henderson sparkles with Noel Coward songs, Therese Lee recalls encounters with Hollywood stars and her own dramas, and some kids and teens strut their stuff at Don't Tell Mama.

Photos: Susie Mosher & John Boswell Return To Birdland In CASHINO!


“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit returned to Birdland for one night only on August 28. See photos from the event.

Photos: Steve Ross Returns To Birdland


Birdland presented the return of pianist/singer Steve Ross on Monday, July 17. Check out photos of the evening here!

Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell Mama


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.

Rainshine Entertainment And Animasia Studio To Adapt YOUNG CAPTAIN NEMO Books For Animated Feature Film Trilogy


Rainshine Entertainment and Malaysia-based Animasia Studio have teamed up to co-produce a trilogy of animated feature films based on the 'Young Captain Nemo' books, a chart-topping fiction trilogy.

Kinsane Entertainment Acquires Film And Associated Rights To YOUNG CAPTAIN NEMO


Kinsane Entertainment Inc, a global kids and family entertainment company owned by Rainshine Entertainment, announces the acquisition of the book adaptation rights for best-selling author Jason Henderson's YOUNG CAPTAIN NEMO, an Amazon.com chart-topping middle-grade fiction trilogy. Kinsane will develop the literary franchise as an animated series, as mobile games, consumer products, and more for worldwide release.

Photo Flash: Billy Stritch Returns to the Birdland Theater Stage!


Acclaimed singer/pianist Billy Stritch returned to the Birdland Theater stage on Wednesday, October 17, with two shows. The Grammy-nominated performer entertained with a selection of jazz, popular standards and bossa nova by a range of songwriters including Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, Michel Legrand and the Bergmans, and Brazilian composers Antonio Carlos Jobim and Ivan Lins. 

Photo Flash: Justin 'Squigs' Robertson Returns to Birdland


On Monday, May 21, Birdland was once again proud to host Justin "Squigs" Robertson as special guest artist-in-residence at Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Photo Flash: Special Guests Turn Out for Jim Caruso's Cast Party


Over the past few weeks, Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland has been the place for an enormous variety of musical talent, with Caruso hosting, Billy Stritch accompanying on the eighty-eights, and the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums).

Provincetown Cabaretfest Presents Largest Variety Show Ever And Debuts New Scholarship Program


Provincetown CabaretFest 2018 (May 31 to June 3) will feature over thirty vocalists, musicians and comedians, appearing in the Paramount Room of The Crown and Anchor, during its Friday night show 'Music, Music, Music'. The Friday evening show is the largest variety show every produced in the festival's eighteen-year history. The entertainers hail from all over the U.S. and will perform in a variety of shows, in one of the most extensive cabaret festivals in Massachusetts. All festival events share theme of sophisticated and soulful 1950s music and will showcase the unique art form of live cabaret.

Captain D's Highlights Seafood Expertise with New Home-Style Shrimp


Captain D's, the nation's leading fast casual seafood restaurant, is proud to showcase its time-tested expertise through exciting menu innovation. Building off the success of its popular breaded shrimp, Captain D's has introduced a new taste of Down Home with their New Home-Style Shrimp. The new breading features a tangy country-buttermilk batter and a bold black-pepper breadcrumb coating creating a crunchy, flavor-packed fried shrimp that holds its own against the brand's signature Butterfly Shrimp. The Home-Style Shrimp are paired with a piece of Captain D's classic hand-battered fish in their Fish and Home-Style Shrimp Meal, which includes a choice of two sides and hushpuppies and is part of the 4.99 Full Meal Deal limited time offer lineup, running through April 16. Additional $4.99 Full Meal Deals include the 12 Pc Butterfly Shrimp and Southern-Style Fish Tenders.

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