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54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.

Review: Michael Feinstein Takes Us Away From It All at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 10, 2025

Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements.

Photos: Marilyn Maye Remembers Johnny Carson at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 4, 2025

54 Below has been filled with fans, musicians, other singers, and celebrities during Marilyn's month-long engagement. Las night Melissa Errico was in the house. See photos from the November 3 performance.

Review: Marilyn Maye Honors Johnny Carson with a Powerhouse Show at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 28, 2025

Cabaret legend Marilyn Maye is back at 54 Below again with a run celebrating her many appearances on the Johnny Carson show, in honor of his 100th birthday. She's there nightly through November 6, plus Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Darius de Haas New Holiday Album LET ME CARRY YOU THIS CHRISTMAS Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2025

Award-winning Broadway and jazz vocalist Darius de Haas has released his new holiday album Let Me Carry You This Christmas, now available digitally via Concord Theatricals Recordings.

Exclusive Video: Darius de Haas Sings 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' From New Holiday Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at the music video for Darius de Haas' 'Let Me Carry You This Christmas' from his new holiday album! Watch the music video here!

Interview: La Tanya Hall's New Album IF NOT NOW, WHEN... Out Today From Blue Canoe Records
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 10, 2025

La Tanya Hall, a vocalist, educator, and Steely Dan touring member known for her story-driven approach and stylistic versatility, releases her most personal and intentional project to date on 10/10. Read a conversation with Hall about the new album.

Juliet Ewing Brings Album Release Party To Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

Juliet Ewing will celebrate the music of George Gershwin and her recently released album, Simply 'S Wonderful-The Magic of Gershwin. Learn more about the event here!

Broadway’s Darius de Haas To Release New Holiday Album LET ME CARRY YOU THIS CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

Concord Theatricals Recordings will release Let Me Carry You This Christmas, a new holiday album from Broadway star and acclaimed vocalist Darius de Haas.

Marilyn Maye To Return To Provincetown For One-Night-Only Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025

Cabaret legend Marilyn Maye will return to Provincetown for her fourteenth consecutive summer with a one-night-only concert on August 24 at Provincetown Town Hall.

Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS at Dizzy’s Club Celebrates Jimmy Van Heusen
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 4, 2025

'Come Fly with Jimmy Van Heusen' hosted by Debra Grace Winer on 8/3 featured Billy Stritch, Christine Andreas, Gabrielle Stravelli and David Marino, the latest in this bi-monthly program celebrating the American Songbook.

Cabaret Roundup: July 28-August 3, 2025- Laverne Cox, Beth Leavel, and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 28, 2025

Here are a few top entertainment picks to consider this week including plenty of free outdoor summer concerts, Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black), Beth Leavel (The Prom and Drowsy Chaperone), and more.

Jimmy Van Heusen Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Come Fly with Jimmy Van Heusen.

BANFF (THE BEAUTIFUL) CELEBRATES OSCAR PETERSON AT 100 is Coming to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will present Banff (The Beautiful) Celebrates Oscar Peterson at 100, a musical celebration honouring the legacy and enduring influence of one of Canada’s most iconic jazz artists. Learn more!

Photos: Gabrielle Stravelli And Billy Stritch Bring Genre-Spanning CLOSE TO YOU To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

On Monday night, Birdland was buzzing as Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch took to the stage with their brand-new show, Close To You. Joined by Pat O’Leary on bass and Mark McLean on drums, the dynamic duo delivered a genre-spanning set that moved effortlessly through jazz, pop, Brazilian rhythms, rock-n-roll, country, and R&B. See photos from the show.

OSCAR PETERSON AT 100: A CANADIAN CELEBRATION Comes To Massey Hall In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

On June 14, 2025, Massey Hall will present Oscar Peterson at 100: A Canadian Celebration featuring an all-star roster of musicians coming together to celebrate international Jazz legend, Oscar Peterson's 100 birthday.

Review: THE STORY OF A ROSE: A MUSICAL REVERIE ON THE GREAT WAR at NVCC'S Schlesinger Center
by Elliot Lanes - May 13, 2025

If you were to ask a modern day student what they know about WW1, they probably would give you a short answer seeing as it is rarely taught nowadays. Powerhouse Broadway performer Melissa Errico wants to change that and has done so brilliantly with her own creation entitled The Story of A Rose: A Musical Reverie on the Great War. Complete with a seven piece orchestra, superb arrangements by Tedd Firth, and mostly top notch technical elements, this show does a lot to teach us all about a forgotten generation of military and the time period in general.

George Young Brings SINGIN' AND SWINGIN' To 54 Below In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

54 BELOW will present George Young in Singin' and Swingin' on June 19th at 7:00pm. Mr. Young, an accomplished entertainer, brings his musicianship and vocal dexterity in celebration of Juneteenth and all that this day represents. 

Review: Carolyn Montgomery Packs 54 Below With girlSINGER
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 12, 2025

While her musical cabaret is, ostensibly, a Rosemary Clooney show, the honoree of the evening is actually Carolyn Montgomery, herself.

Photos: See Highlights from Marilyn Maye's 97th Birthday Show at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 9, 2025

At 97 the iconic singer is still going strong, and celebrating her birthday tonight through April 19 at Broadway's Supper Club. Every performance during this run will feature a special 97th birthday celebration for this beloved cabaret legend.