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Photos: Phillip Officer's Mabel Mercer Album Release Concert at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 29, 2025

On October 24, 2025, singer Phillip Officer celebrated the release of his new Mabel Mercer tribute album, You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer, with a concert at 54 Below in Manhattan. See photos by Conor Weiss

Listen: Phillip Officer's YOU FASCINATE ME SO Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

xCENTER STAGE RECORDS has released You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats. Listen here!

SEUSSICAL 25TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Andew Keenan-Bolger, Ann Harada and more. Learn more!

Bill Russell's HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND? Will Open Next Month at the Laurie Beechman Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

The York Theatre will present HAS ANYONE SEEN MY MIND?, a new musical by internationally produced author and director Bill Russell, directed by Justin Ross Cohen.

Philip Officer Releases New Single 'I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released the new single from You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer. Learn more about the single and listen 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!

Phillip Officer to Salute Mabel Mercer With New Album and 54 Below Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats on Friday, October 24. Learn more about the album here!

Photos: Natalie Douglas Celebrates Sammy Davis, Jr. At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Monday night at Birdland, singer Natalie Douglas performed a tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr., channeling his charisma, heart, and show-stopping brilliance with every note. See photos here! 

Review: MARILYN MAYE Packs a Wallop in a Packed House at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - Oct 17, 2023

She’s got the talent, she’s got the show biz smarts, she’s got the love for performing, she communicates, and she’s in command. 

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Susan Derry Brings INGENUE YOU WHEN, AGAIN to The Green Room 42 in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

The Green Room 42 presents Susan Derry in “Ingenue You When, Again” on April 9th, 2023 at 7:00pm. 

Photos: Susie Clausen brings 'Saxy Susie' to DTM in NYC
by Kevin Alvey - Dec 17, 2022

Susie Clausen debuts first solo show 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell Mama in NYC. Directed by Marilyn Maye and supported by 4 musicians and her own saxophone, Susie brings an enthusiastic tone to an upbeat and playful evening of songs.

Review: Caitie Frownfelter Is Pitch Pefect In SHOW ME: SONGS FROM BROADWAY'S GOLDEN AGE at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 29, 2022

Singing actress Caitie Frownfelter pays tribute to the Golden Age of Broadway and her Grandma with her nightclub debut.

Photos: Natalie Douglas Sings 'Freedom Songs: A Juneteenth Jubilee'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2022

On June 20, thirteen-time MAC Award, two-time Backstage Bistro Award and Nightlife Award Winner Natalie Douglas returned to the Broadway at Birdland spotlight with a new version of her hit show, “Freedom Songs: Juneteenth Jubilee.'

LITTLE GIRL BLUE Extends Run At New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Little Girl Blue announced it will extend its run at the New World Stages through May 29th.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 2, 2022

The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE GIRL BLUE at New World Stages
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022

Little Girl Blue, the musical inspired by the life of Nina Simone, is now playing at New World Stages. The musical, written and starring Laiona Michelle (Amazing Grace, Book of Mormon, American Hero), began previews on Saturday, March 5th.

LITTLE GIRL BLUE Reschedules New York Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2022

Little Girl Blue, the musical inspired by the life of Nina Simone has announced it will push its opening night from February 28 to March 14th due to the recent Omicron Covid-19 spike in New York City. 

LITTLE GIRL BLUE to Open at New World Stages February 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021

Little Girl Blue, a musical inspired by Nina Simone’s life, written by and starring Laiona Michelle (Amazing Grace, Book of Mormon, American Hero), will open for a limited run engagement,  Off-Broadway at the Shubert Organization’s New World Stages (Stage 5) on February 28, 2022.

BWW Review: Susan Derry INGENUE YOU WHEN Puts Authenticity In The Spotlight at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 13, 2021

After a lifetime of playing ingenues, Susan Derry has grown up, and her new nightclub act shows how beautifully she has done it.