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Lisa Dawn Miller Returns To NYC With FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, THE SONGS OF RON MILLER


Join Lisa Dawn Miller as she returns to NYC with her new show, 'For Once in My Life - The Songs of Ron Miller' at Chelsea Table + Stage on March 25. Celebrating the music of her father, legendary songwriter Ron Miller, Lisa shares the stories behind the hits.

The Gladstone Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season Lineup 


The Gladstone Theatre has announced its 2023-24 Season with a diverse, thought-provoking, and hugely entertaining line up created by Ottawa's most dynamic indie theatre companies and performers.

Audra McDonald, Max Von Essen, Ginger Minj & More to Kick Off PTown Summer Lineup


Summer 2023’s Town Hall series will feature Audra McDonald, Ginger Minj and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Audra McDonald, Jessie Mueller, Jeremy Jordan & More to Perform in P-Town This Summer


Mark Cortale, the Producing Artistic Director of Provincetown’s Art House Theatre, has announced a glittering season of music and comedy superstars for this summer of 2023. See the full lineup and how to purchase tickets!

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The For 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards


Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Burman and Wallowitch Award Winners Announced


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2022 winners of the Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch songwriting awards. Each recipient receives $500.

Native Earth Announces 2022/23 Season


Native Earth Performing Arts has announced its 40th anniversary season, featuring a remarkable lineup of Indigenous dancers, playwrights, and emerging artists from across Turtle Island.

Deborah Stone to Present CHIAROSCURO at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in October


Deborah Stone will present 'Chiaroscuro', critically acclaimed show, in its Laurie Beechman Theatre debut on October 9 at 7:00 PM.

Cindy Firing Brings YOU & I to the Laurie Beechman Theatre


After a successful run this spring to sold out crowds in Chicago and New York, Cindy Firing is bringing her Barbara Cook tribute show back to New York City for a return engagement at The Laurie Beechman Theatre! 

Review: Closing Performance of Deborah Stone's CHIAROSCURO at Pangea Is Cabaret Artistry, In Any Language


The cabaret artist Deborah Stone creates yet another work of cabaret art.

Catch Deborah Stone's New Show, CHIAROSCURO Announced At Pangea, June 28


Cabaret artist Deborah Stone debuts her new show, Chiaroscuro, at Pangea, with a second performance on June 28 at 7:00 PM. The show is directed by Lina Koutrakos, with Musical Director John Cook on piano and Tom Hubbard on bass.

Review: Deborah Stone Sings In Elegant Tones And Shades Of Light And Dark In Her CHIAROSCURO At Pangea


Directed by the incomparable Lina Koutrakos, Stone began with a medley combining works by Coleman, Schmidt, Leosser, and Sondheim, and mixing them in her bright, pointed tone that automatically gives a level of dramatic tension to the work.

BWW Interview: Catching Up With Deborah Stone of CHIAROSCURO at Pangea


Singing actress and storyteller Deborah Stone has a brand-new show opening this month at Pangea, and Broadway World Cabaret has Deborah for a few minutes of conversation.

BWW Review: Triumphant THE FUNNY GIRL IN ME: JOSEPHINE SANGES SINGS FANNY BRICE Debuts at The Laurie Beechman Theatre


Josephine Sanges, John M. Cook, and Jeff Harnar have outdone themselves with the new Fanny Brice tribute show playing the Beechman. Read our critic's review.

BWW Interview: Josephine Sanges of THE FUNNY GIRL IN ME at Laurie Beechman Theatre


The one-time Funny Girl is looking back at her personal experience playing Fanny Brice, as well as the original Funny Lady herself.

Margo Brown and Lisa Dellarossa Add Additional Show Date At Don't Tell Mama


MARGO BROWN and LISA DELLAROSSA make their duo DON'T TELL MAMA debut with YOU'RE NOTHING WITHOUT ME.  The show is a musical answer to the question, “Can two women of a certain age do a show together without driving each other crazy?”  

Cindy Firing Pays Tribute to Barbara Cook in YOU & I


On the heels of two sold-out performances in Chicago, Cindy Firing is thrilled to bring her Barbara Cook tribute show home to her old stomping grounds - New York City! 'You & I' tells the story of Barbara Cook - the woman behind the legend – with songs she sang throughout her 70-year career.

Jesse Cook Brings His TEMPEST II TOUR To The Lincoln in April


An accomplished guitarist, producer, and equally prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert and online. He composed his first album, Tempest, more than 25 years ago and never imagined that such a humble recording, in which he played all the instruments, would spark into a musical legacy with thousands of concerts performed around the world, more than two million albums sold, five PBS specials, and tens of millions of content views and streams across the internet.

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