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Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8�"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

Review: Jane Monheit Opens Five-Night Residency at SMOKE Jazz Club
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 18, 2025

At SMOKE, a swanky Upper West Side jazz supper club and bar, jazz star Jane Monheit is celebrating 25 years since her first album. With six sets remaining, this show is a good bet.

BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" July 14 to 20, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 14, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and plenty of top-notch music.

Interview: Jane Monheit Celebrates Great American Songbook at Smoke Jazz Club
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 2, 2025

The acclaimed jazz singer will be backed by her outstanding jazz trio – pianist Michael Kanan, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Rick Mantalbano – at her 7/16 to 7/20 residency. We spoke with Monheit about the upcoming show.

Best Cabaret in July 2025: Laverne Cox, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 1, 2025

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.

Photos: See Highlights from Gabrielle Stravelli's Stunning Show at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 3, 2025

Stravelli, a terrific jazz singer and interpreter of songs with a beautiful inner glow that permeates every note, will be back at Birdland on 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22. See highlights from the March 1st show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Photos: Gabrielle Stravelli Trio Celebrates BEAUTIFUL MOONS AGO At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Birdland presented the Gabrielle Stravelli Trio yesterday. See photos from the event!

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" May 6 to May 12, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 6, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.

Birdland to Present The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio Celebrating Their New Jazz Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio in an album release concert for their new album Beautiful Moons Ago. Learn more about the trio and see how to purchase tickets.

Gabrielle Stravelli Trio Comes To Birdland Jazz This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Catch the GABRIELLE STRAVELLI TRIO at Birdland on May 6th. Their new release 'Beautiful Moons Ago' will be released on May 3rd.

Maria Schneider Orchestra, Christian Sands Trio, and More Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running March 11th - March 24th. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Maria Schneider Orchestra, Emilio Solla & La Inestable de Brooklyn, Christian Sands Trio, and Canadian Jazz Collective.

Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.

Coltrane Revisited with Jimmy Greene, Greg Osby, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 18th - October 1st here!

Richard Cortez, The Hot Sardines, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Photos: THE GABRIELLE STRAVELLI TRIO at Birdland Theater By Photographer Conor Weiss
by Stephen Mosher - May 2, 2023

Gabrielle The Great was back on the Birdland stage last night with Patrick O'Leary and Michael Kanan, and all was right with the world.

Jane Monheit, Amanda Green & Friends, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running February 21 through March 5. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Jane Monheit, Earl McIntyre's Tribute!, Amanda Green & Friends, James Carter 'Lookin at the Lock' Music of Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band.

Catherine Russell, Sam Blakeslee Large Group & More to Perform at Birdland in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2023

Find the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running February 14 through February 26.

Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more.

Stacey Kent, Svetlana's Big Band And More Coming Up At Birdland, December 13 - December 25
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2022

Get full details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 13 through December 25. Come celebrate the holidays! 

BWW Review: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI TRIO at Birdland Theater by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 13, 2022

The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio has a regular gig at Birdland Theater and Theater Pizzazz reviewer Andrew Poretz (on loan to Broadway World Cabaret) thinks they are the bees knees.