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Christy Trapp Sets December Encore of THE TENDER TRAPP at Don’t Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Christy Trapp will return to Don’t Tell Mama with an encore performance of The Tender Trapp, a show examining the Frank Sinatra songbook through a contemporary lens.

Ann Kittredge to Present YOU SLEIGH ME at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Joy to the World! In celebration of her soon to be released holiday album Ann Kittredge: You Sleigh Me, Ms. Kittredge will appear at Chelsea Table + Stage.

Photos: See Highlights from Renee Katz's LOST IN HIS ARMS Album Release Show at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 24, 2025

The singer celebrated the release of her new album, RENEE KATZ SINGS IRVING BERLIN: LOST IN HIS ARMS, with a release concert at 54 Below on 10/19. See photos from the night

FILIPINOS ON BROADWAY and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Filipinos on Broadway featuring Tatianna Cordoba and more! See the full lineup here.

See Ephraim Sykes, Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

Interview: Ann Kittredge's WHEN IN LOVE at Chelsea Table + Stage Gets Intimate
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 3, 2025

The 5/8 cabaret show offers an evening of joyous revelation and heartfelt introspection with a diverse musical song selection that all speak the language of love in their own unique way.

Review: A Dazzling 40TH ANNUAL BISTRO AWARDS at Gotham Comedy Club
by Analisa Bell - Apr 22, 2025

A night to be remembered at Gotham Comedy Club last Monday, April 14 as New York's cabaret community gathered to celebrate the Bistro winners at it's 40th anniversary awards night.

Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!

Review: Lianne Marie Dobbs Shows What Tributes Should Look Like at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - Nov 10, 2024

In her show THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND…FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, Lianne Marie Hobbs draws comparisons between what she calls the “hamsters in her brain” and those that inhabited the similar ones in Dusty Springfield's brain.

Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.

Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs Takes THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 30, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs plays THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at 54 Below on 11/6, a must-see musical window into Springfield's eclectic songs and quirky mind. BroadwayWorld named Dobbs as one of the Best Vocalists of the Decade and listed her as a Top Cabaret Highlight of 2022. Read a conversation with Dobbs about the 11/6 show.

THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

54 Below will present Lianne Marie Dobbs in The Windmills of My Mind... for Dusty Springfield for one night only with music director Ron Abel and band members Sean Harkness, Tom Hubbard, & Rex Benincasa.

Review: Ann Kittredge Takes a Look at Love in ROMANTIC NOTIONS at Chelsea Table+ Stage
by Ricky Pope - Oct 3, 2024

Chelsea Table + Stage is quickly becoming the most adventurous cabaret venue in New York. Last week Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her new album ROMANTIC NOTIONS, a series of songs exploring the many aspects of love and romance, with a concert there. Kittredge is an engaging performer with a wonderful sense of style and elegance.

Risa Finkel Returns to Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH RISA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Risa Finkel returns to the majestic former Marshall Field estate, now the treasured Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, in Sunday in the Park with Risa. On what is sure to be a beautiful autumn afternoon, Finkel will perform with music director Paul Greenwood on piano, Rex Benincasa on percussion, and Boots Maleson on bass.

Vocalist Ann Kittredge To Make Chelsea Table + Stage Debut With ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge has announced encore performances of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall.

Photos: Highlights from Ann Kittredge in ROMANTIC NOTIONS at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 16, 2024

On Tuesday May 14th at 5:30 pm, singer Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her latest CD, Romantic Notions, with a show at Birdland. See highlights from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Interview: Ann Kittredge Celebrates ROMANTIC NOTIONS CD Release at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 10, 2024

Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, and Muffat
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

On Saturday, May 11, at 5PM at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church, the Sebastians will present The 24 Violins Cross the Alps.

​​​​​​The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, And Muffat In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Join THE SEBASTIANS as they recreate the opulence of Versailles' famed orchestra, Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roy, in their concert 'The 24 Violins Cross the Alps'. Enjoy works by Lully, Corelli, and Muffat on May 11 at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.