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Photos: Broadway's Carole Demas Makes Solo Cabaret Debut in FIREFLY at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 25, 2025

Legendary Broadway and TV star Carole Demas made her solo 54 Below debut in FIREFLY on 7/23 with a celebration of the star's long career, including originating Sandy in Grease on Broadway. The show returns 9/6. See photos from the show.

Original GREASE Cast Members Unite For Benefit At Urban Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

Carole Demas, Ilene Kristen, James Canning and Ray DeMattis, members of the original Broadway cast of GREASE, will unite for a benefit for Urban Stages as part of the Winter Rhythms series.

URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS Returns In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

New York's Urban Stages has announced the 16th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, with performances from Wednesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 15th. This celebrated series will benefit Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.  

Photos: On the Red Carpet of York Theatre Company's 2024 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 12, 2024

The York Theatre Company presented a concert celebration at the 32nd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which honored musical theater legend Bernadette Peters. See photos from the red carpet.

16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024 Begins In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.

Full Cast Set for Hunter Foster- Helmed LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Ogunquit Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

The full cast has been revealed for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ogunquit Playhouse. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cabaret Photographers: Bobby Patrick
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 29, 2023

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

Christy Altomare, Joey McIntyre, Joy Woods & More to Lead THE WANDERER Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

The Wanderer, the musical about the life and music of Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Dion DiMucci, will have an invitation-only pre-Broadway industry presentation on November 10 at Carroll Music Studios in New York City.

Kevin Smith Kirkwood Returns To Joe's Pub With CLASSIC WHITNEY: THE SEASON OF LOVE SHOW!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2022

CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE!, the critically acclaimed hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, returns to Joe's Pub with its newest incarnation-- CLASSIC WHITNEY: THE SEASON OF LOVE SHOW!

Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper, Jared Grimes & Christine Pedi Join Lineup for 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2022

Shoshana Bean, Lilli Cooper, Jared Grimes and Christine Pedi have joined the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will honor musical theater legend Leslie Uggams with the 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theater, which will be presented by Dionne Warwick. 

Broadway Inspirational Voices, Dionne Warwick & More to Join 2022 Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2022

The York Theatre Company has announced the roster of performers for a concert celebration at the 30th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, which will take place on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at The Edison Rooftop.

BWW Review: 50 YEARS Later - It's Still Greased Lightning In TELL ME MORE, TELL ME MORE: THE GREASE 50TH REUNION At 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - Jun 9, 2022

It Was Sandy, And Doody, And Rizzo, And Marty Too!

Photos: GREASE Celebrates 50th Broadway Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2022

Earlier this week, company members from Grease gathered at Sardi's to celebrate the show's 50th Bradway anniversary. 

See Marilu Henner, THE GREASE 50TH REUNION, a Tony Awards Viewing Party & More at Feinstein's/54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW Releases Programming Through June 5th
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Next week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Kevin Smith Kirkwood's CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE! Returns to Joe's Pub in June
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE! - The hit solo show from Broadway’s Kevin Smith Kirkwood, will make its triumphant post-pandemic return to Joe’s Pub on Thursday, June 23rd at 9:30PM. This special PRIDE EDITION will celebrate New York City Pride week as only Whitney can.

EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Cancels All Remaining Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2021

Due to multiple positive COVID-19 cases in the company and staff, New 42 announced that all remaining performances of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas have been canceled. Performances were scheduled to play through January 2, 2022. 

Photos: First Look at EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS at New Victory Theater
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021

Production photos have been released for Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, which opens on Friday, December 17th at the New Victory Theater.

Photo: First Look at JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2021

Today, Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas released a first look at the upcoming production with a photo  showcasing a few of the characters audiences will see onstage, including both humans and puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.

Betty Buckley & More to be Featured on IRVING BERLIN: LOVE SONGS AND SUCH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2021

ASCAP Award-winning writer/producer Chip Deffaa's new CD, 'Irving Berlin: Love Songs and Such'--being released December 13th--features such  Broadway and cabaret  notables as  Betty Buckley, Anita Gillette, Karen Mason, Stephen Bogardus, Steve Ross, Jon Peterson.