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Review: Elizabeth Sullivan Performs at the Dutch Treat Club and the Torch is Passed
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 14, 2025

The glow of Mother’s Day was still in the air at the Dutch Treat Club's May 13th luncheon. The audience was treated to a performance by Elizabeth Sullivan and a talk by Pulitzer Prize finalist for editorial writing Daniel Henniger

Photos: Bill Boggs and Ann Talman Midday 'Live' at The Dutch Treat Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 6, 2025

The Dutch Treat Club welcomed four-time Emmy Award winner Bill Boggs, treating its members to a fascinating afternoon of stories and video clips from his storied career, plus a performance by Broadway veteran Ann Talman.

Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Perform at Dutch Treat Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 30, 2025

On April 29, the Dutch Treat Club, a social club open to any New Yorker with a love of the arts, hosted dynamic cabaret performers Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano singing songs from their new CD Painting The Town.

Photos: Linda Purl Joins Forces With Diva Jazz Orchestra at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Birdland presented singer/actress Linda Purl on the historic stage on Monday, April 1, with Big Band Romance. Ms. Purl was accompanied by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and musical director Tedd Firth, with special guest singer Nicolas King.

Photos: Linda Purl 'This Could Be The Start' at Birdland Theater
by Kevin Alvey - Jan 29, 2023

Linda Purl brings her newest set list of songs to the Birdland Theater in her show 'The Could Be The Start...'. A blend of classic songs, old and new, with an eye towards fresh beginnings in a reinvigorated time. Backed by the musical trio of Tedd Firth (piano), David Finck (bass), and Ray Marchica (drums).

Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021

Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler’s book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC. Two panels, three performances, videos, and a premiere video from ADM21 rounded out the evening.

Cady Huffman & Jeff Calhoun Join OUR ONE AND ONLY: A CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021

Dancers over 40 will present a one-night-only special event: Our One and Only: A Celebration of Tommy Tune on Monday, November 15th, 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC, to kick off publication of DO40 member Kevin Winkler's new book, Everything is Choreography, The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune (in stores and online Nov. 15th).

OUR ONE AND ONLY: A CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE Will Be Performed at The Actors' Temple Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

Dancers over 40 presents a one-night-only special event: Our One and Only: A Celebration of Tommy Tune on Monday, November 15th, 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC, to kick off publication of DO40 member Kevin Winkler's new book, Everything is Choreography, The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune (in stores and online Nov. 15th). 

BWW Feature: Remembering The 35th Bistro Awards One Year After The Shutdown
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 8, 2021

It was a joyful event, filled with humanity and celebration. A year later, the laughter still rings the ears of the guests... and the hearts.

BWW Feature: And The Nominees Are... BEST TRIBUTE SHOW
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 28, 2020

Everyone has a favorite... an idol, a role model, a muse: that artist who inspires them. These artists turned their devotion into their art.

Richard Maltby, Jr. And David Shire Among The Honorees At The 35th Annual Bistro Awards Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2020

One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St.

Richard Maltby Jr., David Shire and More to Be Honored at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020

One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street). As is the Bistro Awards tradition, the evening will feature performances by the winners.

BWW Feature: A Thousand (Or More) Words About Cabaret in 2019
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2019

Stephen Mosher looks back at the cabaret scene, as captured by his camera in 2019

BWW Review: Leanne Borghesi and Marta Sanders Boa The Life into Birdland with SHOWBROADS
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 19, 2019

Two cabaret nightclub singers walk into a bar... There's no joke, but there are a LOT of laughs with The Showbroads

BWW Review: IN THE COOL COOL COOL OF THE EVENING Shines a Light on Nancy McGraw at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 21, 2019

The magnificent Nancy McGraw returns to the cabaret stage and, with Mark Nadler, presents a picture perfect night of cabaret.

Photo Flash: Nancy McGraw Sings The Lyrics Of Johnny Mercer At The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019

Nancy McGraw brought her Johnny Mercer show, In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening to the Laurie Beechman Theatre last night with Director/Music Director Mark Nadler. Ms McGraw presented Mercer's lyrics through the lens of their shared Southern heritage, based on a Mercer quote: 'If you want to ask what makes me tick, I would say that it is that I am from Savannah.'

Nancy McGraw Sings Johnny Mercer At The Laurie Beechman This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019

Nancy McGraw returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, October 18 at 7 pm and a brunch show on Sunday, October 20 at 1 pm. In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening features the lyrics of the enduring and prolific Johnny Mercer.

Nancy McGraw Brings IN THE COOL, COOL, COOL OF THE EVENING To The Beechman February 22 & 24
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2019

Nancy McGraw brings her Johnny Mercer show, In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, February 22 at 7 PM, and Sunday, February 24 at 1 PM. McGraw presents Mercer's lyrics through the lens of their shared Southern heritage, based on a Mercer quote: 'If you want to ask what makes me tick, I would say that it is that I am from Savannah.'

Photo Coverage: Alice Ripley, Ben Vereen, and More Honor Stephen Schwartz at Orphaned Songs For Orphaned Starfish Concert
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 20, 2018

If you were in The Cutting Room for the Stephen Schwartz Concert for the Benefit of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation it is a night you will probably cherish forever. The music of Stephen Schwartz performed by an incredible array of Broadway and stage talent was one of the most inspiring and remarkable events to be a part of.

BWW Review: On Opening Night, The 29th New York Cabaret Convention Chooses Its Own Definition of Cabaret Today
by Ashley Steves - Oct 12, 2018

The Mabel Mercer Foundation put itself in a tricky spot to start this year's New York Cabaret Convention: how do you define what cabaret today looks like?