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Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We've got you covered with 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 trans latine performers, a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute and the JLCO kickoff.

Christopher Riddle, Leader Of The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Passes Away At 74

Christopher Riddle, esteemed trombonist and leader of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, passed away at 74 after a battle with cancer. He died peacefully on August 24, 2024.

54 Below Celebrates Halloween With Broadway Villains And More!

54 Below announced a Halloween celebration featuring performances by Broadway stars, themed cocktails, and costume contests. The event promises a night of entertainment and festive activities for attendees.

JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.

Shuler Hensley to Direct THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company

City Springs Theatre Company will present THE MUSIC MAN in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Lawrence Schulman Will Discuss New Book FREE at The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor

The Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor, Maine has announced that Lawrence Schulman, the award-winning music producer, critic, translator, and author of the recently published book FREE: Words on Music by a Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World.

Feature: 8 Unique Halloween Events in NYC

No plans for October 31st yet? Boo! Nothing is scarier than scrambling last-minute. If you want to do something extra-special to celebrate the season, it behooves you to start planning well in advance. Many of these will sell out quickly, so get those tickets now. We put together our favorite immersive experiences and scary cabaret shows.

Interview: Elizabeth Bougerol Learns to Savor Life in APPETITES at Joe's Pub

Singer Elizabeth Bougerol will be gracing the stage at Joe’s Pub on September 18 and 19 with an all-new solo project, APPETITES. In it, she “examines the hunger that drove her to ditch her midtown cubicle and chase the dream of re-imagining classics by the likes of Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, and Peggy Lee in a 21st-century context.'

Phillip Officer to Pay Tribute to Mabel Mercer in YOU FASCINATE ME SO at Birdland Theater

Phillip Officer will pay tribute to Mabel Mercer in 'You Fascinate Me So' at Birdland Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Billy Harrigan Tighe to Star in THE MUSIC MAN at City Springs Theatre Company

City Springs Theatre Company will open its 2024-2025 season with THE MUSIC MAN starring Billy Harrigan Tighe. Learn how to purchase tickets.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming August 12th - August 25th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES To Open at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre

The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—is making a grand move from the intimate setting of the Victoria Theatre to the historic Curran Theatre.

Ann Hampton Callaway Brings The FINDING BEAUTY Tour To New York

Ann Hampton Callaway has announced three New York dates for her new show, Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals.

Javon Jackson / Nikki Giovanni & Guest Nicole Zuraitis' JAVON AND NIKKI GO TO THE MOVIES Out Next Month

Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson reunites with renowned poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni for a second extraordinary collaborationm Javon and Nikki Go to the Movies, due out August 23, 2024.

Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach On New Album 'PROMISES, PRAYERS, AND RAINDROPS'

Algos Music has announced the release of the new album by vintage vocalist extraordinaire ALLYSON BRIGGS – Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach – on CD and in digital and streaming platforms.

Interview: WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED? Mary Callanan returns to Provincetown with new cabaret show

Mary Callanan has long been a fixture on Boston area stages and in piano bars and cabaret rooms in Provincetown. A dozen years ago, however, Broadway beckoned and the Brighton, Massachusetts, native relocated to New York. Now back home and busier than ever in local productions, Callanan will be at the Post Office Café and Cabaret in Provincetown on July 23, accompanied by composer, conductor, pianist, and three-time Emmy Award winner John McDaniel.

Lawrence Schulman To Speak About Judy Garland In Greenwich This August

Lawrence Schulman, author of Garland: That’s Beyond Entertainment, will discuss Judy Garland at Christ Church in Greenwich, Connecticut on August 7, 2024, at 11 A.M.

Review: Jenn Bornstein's Touching Tribute DIARY OF A PIZZA BAGEL'S DAUGHTER at Don't Tell Mama

Entering with a rousing mash-up of Michael John LaChiusa’s “Welcome to my Party” and “I Love Being Here with You” by Peggy Lee and Bill Schluger, Bornstein set the tone with a hilarious and touching homage to her father, who sadly passed away during the pandemic. The show is a touching homage to a well-loved father.