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Photos: Celia Berk Releases FOUR SEASONS OF SONG Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Vocalist Celia Berk released her fourth album, a 17-track song cycle combining her seasonal EPs with works by Sondheim, Berlin, and Styne, co-produced by Tony and Grammy winner Scott Lehrer.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Unveils October Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present nightly performances throughout October, featuring The Hot Sardines, Ron Carter, and birthday celebrations for Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.

THE CABARET FILES to Return in Encore at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Lorna Dallas, a 2020 Bistro Award recipient, will present an encore performance of her cabaret show at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

Interview: Actress Linda Purl on New Album & Starring in CRAZY MAMA at 59E59
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 3, 2026

The actress, known for roles including Ashley Pfister on Happy Days and Pam's mother Helene in The Office, talks her new bass album and one-woman show 9/16 to 10/18

TOGETHER AT LAST! to Reunite Seth Sikes and Tedd Firth at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Seth Sikes and Tedd Firth will return to 54 Below with special guest Marilyn Maye for an evening of American Songbook standards, from Stephen Sondheim to Paul Simon.

Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin, Linda Eder & More Will Perform at 54 Below During the Week of July 27
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026

54 Below will present Tony winner Paulo Szot, Tony nominee Kate Baldwin, Linda Eder, Christine Andreas, and Billy Stritch in an upcoming lineup of cabaret and Broadway performances at the famed supper club.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 13, 2026- Deep Dive Into Tony Awards History and More
by - May 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Journalist and Film Critic Rex Reed Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary journalist, film, and cultural critic Rex Reed died at age 87 in his home in Manhattan after a short illness. Read his full obituary here.

Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 

Interview: Debby Boone of IT'S BEEN A WHILE... at Coach House!
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 12, 2026

It had been over a decade since DEBBY BOONE last performed in Los Angeles, until she performed her appropriately titled show, IT'S BEEN AWHILE at Vibrato Grill Jazz in November 2025. Debby is thrilled to make her debut at the iconic 54 Below in Manhattan on February 26 before returning to the West Coast at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on March 1. She shared recently that ideally she would love to play both coasts at CARNEGIE HALL and WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL in her near future. You can catch her 54 Below debut in NY via streaming 2/26/26 7pm EST

Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.

Interview: Jeff Harnar Revisits the '80s in BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 2, 2026

In the 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 and 2/26 shows at DTM, the award-winning cabaret artist returns to his early shows with a more mature perspective. Read a conversation with Harnar below about the new concert.

Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.

WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Album Release Event At Feinstein's to Celebrate BASIE ROCKS! With Jazz Artist Deborah Silver
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

Two-time #1 Billboard Jazz artist Deborah Silver is known for her unique takes on classic standards, rock & pop hits. She will perform at Feinstein's

Deborah Silver to Present Album Release Concert at Feinstein's At Hotel Carmichael
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Two-time #1 Billboard vocalist Deborah Silver will take the stage at Feinstein's, inside The Hotel Carmichael for a special Album Release Event celebrating Basie Rocks!, the exciting new album by Silver. Learn more!

See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more!