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GOING BACHARACH: THE SONGS OF AN ICON Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025

Amas Musical Theatre and Jack Lewin will present the World Premiere of Going Bacharach: The Songs Of An Icon, a musical revue featuring the many songs of Burt Bacharach.

Author Lawrence Schulman Will Talk About 'New Standards For A New Century' in Connecticut
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025

In his third talk at the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich, Lawrence Schulman will give a one-hour talk entitled “New Standards for a New Century: Pop Music Today” at Parish Hall of Christ Church Greenwich.

Boca-Based Recording Artist Deborah Silver Earns First GRAMMY Award Nomination
by Team BWW - Nov 11, 2025

Just days after her hour-long PBS Special, internationally acclaimed and Boca-based singing sensation Deborah Silver has received her first GRAMMY Award nomination for Basie Rocks!, her album with The Count Basie Orchestra. It has been nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The next annual GRAMMY Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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!

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!

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!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and 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.

Photos: Winner Chosen at Mabel Mercer Foundation's AMERICAN SONGBOOK H.S. COMPETITION
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 4, 2025

The Mabel Mercer Foundation's AMERICAN SONGBOOK H.S. COMPETITION had all the talent and excitement of the “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” competition shows.

GOING BACHARACH A New Revue To Hold Private Industry Presentations
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.

GOING BACHARACH to Have Private Industry Readings in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue. Learn more about the show here!

Jeff Harnar's CONFESSIONS OF A NEW YORKER Comes to 54 Below in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

54 Below will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker. Learn more here!

Review: EMMET COHEN PRESENTS MILES & TRANE CENTENNIAL Leaves Birdland In Cheers
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 20, 2025

Cohen and Co. do Davis and Coltrane proud in their tribute night at Birdland.

New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024

Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith.

Photos: Ava Nicole Frances Debuts THE DREAM THAT I SEE at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 31, 2024

Stephen Mosher reports the facts and presents the pics of the Ava Nicole Frances show.

Marieann Meringolo in THE BIRTHDAY SHOW VINTAGE, 1964 to Play The Green Room 42
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

The Green Room 42 will present Marieann Meringolo in “The Birthday Show Vintage, 1964” on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 16, 2024

Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.  

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver Announces Show At City Winery NYC And New Album With Count Basie Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Jazz singer Deborah Silver will perform a one-night-only show at City Winery NYC on August 13th and is preparing for her new album 'Basie Rocks' with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

Rex Reed and Will Friedwald to Celebrate Polly Bergen at the Triad Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Acclaimed journalists Rex Reed and Will Friedwald will celebrate Polly Bergen with the newest edition of “Clip Joint,” featuring rare video clips of the late show business legend, at The Triad Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Join Forces On New Album MY IDEAL Due Out in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell and pianist Sean Mason will release their new album 'My Ideal' in August. Learn more about the artists and see when the album will be released.