Michael Lavine

See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54

54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 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 phonograph-era music and Santino Fontana's all audience requests show.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Danny Troob

Today’s subject, Danny Troob, has been living his theatre life for over 50 years as an accomplished orchestrator and dance music composer. You can currently hear his orchestral brilliance in Signature Theatre’s production of Soft Power. The show runs through September 15th in The MAX.

Jay Aubrey Jones and Nick Whitehurst Join HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN at 54 Below

54 Below will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson, with newly added appearances by Broadway’s Jay Aubery Jones, and Nick Whitehurst, Executive Director of The Music Man Square.

Joe Iconis, Eve Plumb & Bianca Marroquin to Join BROADWAY BOUND Seventh Edition at 54 Below

Joe Iconis, Eve Plumb, and Bianca Marroquin join the cast Broadway Bound 7 at 54 Below. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54 Below to Present HERE'S LOVE TO THE MUSIC MAN Celebration of Meredith Willson

54 BELOW will present Here’s Love to The Music Man: A Celebration of Songwriter Meredith Willson. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below

Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.

See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Jim Walton Sings 'Our Time' from MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at 54 Below

Watch Jim Walton, who originated the role of Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway, sing 'Our Time' at 54 Below in the video here.

Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Review: TRIBUTE TO MALTBY & SHIRE Is a Triumph at The Cutting Room

A 'Big' salute to songwriters Maltby & Shire, hosted and music-directed by Michael Lavine, brings us 'Closer Than Ever' to perfection. As tributes go, the one filled with the songs of Maltby and Shire, as they were bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, was tops. Filled with theatre and cabaret performers, it was a great night.

Monthly 'Birthday Salute': COLE PORTER

The talents and legacy of composer-lyricist Cole Porter are always worth celebrating, especially in his birthday month of June. Here's a look at some current evidence of his lasting presence in cabaret shows, etc.

Review: Broadway Veterans Shake the Walls at 54 Below

This reviewer was thrilled and completely overwhelmed by the outstanding and memorable performances by several Broadway icons.

Marilyn Maye Will Open the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit

Marilyn Maye will perform at the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, June 17, 2024 at The Cutting Room.

See Linda Eder, Tony Danza and More Next Week at 54 Below

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 Below next week, featuring Linda Eder, Tony Danza and more. See the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.

Pianist & Wellness Expert Chad Lawson Shares 'Like The Stars In The Sky'

World-renowned pianist, podcaster, and certified breathwork educator Chad Lawson has released a new single “Like The Stars In The Sky,” from his new album Where We Are, out on July 19 via Decca Records US. Known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness, Lawson shares “Like The Stars In The Sky” in conjunction with World Meditation Day, which aims to spread and create awareness of how this simple discipline can reduce stress and improve well-being. Listen to the single now!

Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards From the American Popular Song Society

Monday, June 17, 2024 will be the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit. It will honor the award winning Richard Maltby, Jr.  and David Shire with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cutting Room.

Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On

A cabaret night called Back To Before looked back at the numerous scores of Ahrens and Flaherty. Material from Seussical, Anastasia, Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and more sounded glorious at the May 7th show.

Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!