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Cabaret Roundup: November 17-23- Melissa Errico, Mandy Gonzales & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 17, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Melissa Errico, a new work by William Finn, Mandy Gonzales singing Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

Jak Malone, Ali Ewoldt and More to Perform at JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS at The Beechman
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Jamie deRoy will host a one-night-only concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in continued celebration of 35 years of her award-winning cabaret act and cable television program, Jamie deRoy & friends.

Interview: Jason Graae: IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at The Gardenia Supper Club
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 12, 2025

Jason Graae (pronounced 'grah'or 'graw', but not 'gray' is an established American musical theater actor, best known for his musical theater performances but with a varied career spanning Broadway, opera, television and film. He has won four Bistro Awards, two Ovation Awards, two New York Nightlife Awards, the Theatre Bay Area Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Joel Hirschhorn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Musical Theatre.

JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present 35th Anniversary Cabaret at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Jamie deRoy will present a special one-night-only cabaret celebrating 35 years of her legendary cabaret and cable television show “Jamie deRoy & friends” at Birdland. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Linda Purl Joins Forces With Diva Jazz Orchestra at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Birdland presented singer/actress Linda Purl on the historic stage on Monday, April 1, with Big Band Romance. Ms. Purl was accompanied by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and musical director Tedd Firth, with special guest singer Nicolas King.

Photos: Linda Purl 'This Could Be The Start' at Birdland Theater
by Kevin Alvey - Jan 29, 2023

Linda Purl brings her newest set list of songs to the Birdland Theater in her show 'The Could Be The Start...'. A blend of classic songs, old and new, with an eye towards fresh beginnings in a reinvigorated time. Backed by the musical trio of Tedd Firth (piano), David Finck (bass), and Ray Marchica (drums).

BWW Interview: Jamie deRoy & Laughs & Memories & More
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 12, 2021

In an in-depth interview with one of the industry's most fascinating women, Stephen Mosher covers the bases and the decades with Jamie deRoy

BWW Feature: Learn More About Some of Our Favorite Cabaret Couples
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 13, 2021

The history of show business is loaded with couples who work as well offstage as they do on. These twosomes have brought their offstage magic to the stages of the cabaret and concert world.

BWW Previews: Jamie deRoy & friends Presents GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Part 4 November 8th
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 3, 2020

Jamie deRoy's quality television programming provides a fourth installment of looking back.

Richard Jay-Alexander Introduces You To Matt Berman, Who Can Hook You Up With Better Lighting & Sound For Your Online Needs
by Robert Diamond - Oct 30, 2020

If you Google the name Matt Berman you’ll find many, but the only one you need to know about is the one who has been part of our theatre, club and concert community, since we were all baby dinosaurs roaming into New York City, hoping for careers.

BWW Previews: Jamie deRoy & friends Presents TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVES October 11th
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 11, 2020

A treasure herself, Jamie has pulled some treasures from the vault.

BWW Previews: September 27th Jamie deRoy & friends Presents GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Part 3
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 26, 2020

Jamie deRoy & friends Presents GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Part 3 in honor of those we've lost.

Rubicon Theatre Presents FOREVER PLAID: THE 30th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT With David Engel, Larry Raben & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2020

Rubicon Theatre of Ventura continues the company's Safe-Distance Drive-In Theatre Concert Benefit Series when Broadway veterans and beloved Southern California musical icons come together for a 30th Anniversary Concert celebrating the music of the hit show FOREVER PLAID.

BWW Interview: Jamie deRoy of JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 13, 2020

The Tony winner brings her 3 decade old show to the Birdland Theater Valentine's weekend.. and what a guest cast she has! Stephen Mosher chats with the iconic New Yorker about what to expedt

BWW Interview: Karen Oberlin of BAD LOVE: THE RANDY NEWMAN SONGBOOK at The Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 13, 2020

Much-lauded cabaret singer Karen Oberlin opens this month at The Birdland Theater and next month at The Beach Café. Stephen Mosher talks with her about her life in the arts, feminism, and raising a child who wants to sing.

Photo Flash: Nancy McGraw Sings The Lyrics Of Johnny Mercer At The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2019

Nancy McGraw brought her Johnny Mercer show, In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening to the Laurie Beechman Theatre last night with Director/Music Director Mark Nadler. Ms McGraw presented Mercer's lyrics through the lens of their shared Southern heritage, based on a Mercer quote: 'If you want to ask what makes me tick, I would say that it is that I am from Savannah.'

Nancy McGraw Sings Johnny Mercer At The Laurie Beechman This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2019

Nancy McGraw returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, October 18 at 7 pm and a brunch show on Sunday, October 20 at 1 pm. In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening features the lyrics of the enduring and prolific Johnny Mercer.

Nancy McGraw Brings IN THE COOL, COOL, COOL OF THE EVENING To The Beechman February 22 & 24
by Julie Musbach - Feb 13, 2019

Nancy McGraw brings her Johnny Mercer show, In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening to the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, February 22 at 7 PM, and Sunday, February 24 at 1 PM. McGraw presents Mercer's lyrics through the lens of their shared Southern heritage, based on a Mercer quote: 'If you want to ask what makes me tick, I would say that it is that I am from Savannah.'

Industry Interview: Tom Viola and the Evolution of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Robert Diamond - May 27, 2018

For the past thirty years, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has been a vital part of the theatre community, and Tom Viola has been around to nurture its growth since the organization's inception in 1988.

TheaterWorks Presents FOREVER PLAID At The Peoria Center For The Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018

TheaterWorks announces its upcoming production of the hit Off-Broadway revue, Forever Plaid.