Michael Lavine

MAC to School 2025: 10th Anniversary Weekend of Artistry, Community, & Song
by Chloe Yang - Feb 27, 2026

MAC to School 2025, MAC's 10th annual educational symposium, took place 9/27–28 in NYC. The two-day event featured master classes, panels, and showcases. MAC's 40th Annual Awards follow at Symphony Space on March 23, 2026.

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. 

54 Below Will Celebrate Sammy Davis, Jr. Centennial With Norm Lewis and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

54 Below will present a special encore presentation of “Once in a Lifetime: A Sammy Davis, Jr. Centennial Celebration” for Black History Month on Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 PM.

Cabaret Roundup: Feb 23-March 1- Dianna Agron, Michael Feinstein, Christine Pedi & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026

We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week

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. 

Review: Steven Brinberg & Robert Hofler Make An Excellent Pairing at the Dutch Treat Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 18, 2026

It was “The Way We Were” and the way we are during another scintillating afternoon at the Dutch Treat Club on Tuesday, February 17th where the talk and song was all Hollywood and the theme was A STAR IS BORN! See photos of the event.

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. 

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.

Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 29, 2025

In January of 2026, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, Matthew Morrison and many more. 

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Cabaret Roundup: December 29-January 4- Sandra Bernhardt, Charles Busch & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 29, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including New Years Eve celebrations, Glee's Matthew Morrison in a new solo show, a celebration of golden age Broadway, and more.

Review: OEDIPUS! A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at 54 Below Re-Imagines the Classic Tale
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 23, 2025

Relocated to the backwoods of West Virginia, this musical re-imagines the classic Greek tale. Try counting all the Broadway references hidden in the dialogue--there's a lot, amusingly so. OEDIPUS returns to 54 Below on Father's Day in June!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Interview: Charles Kirsch's BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE Brings Classic Broadway Stories to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 17, 2025

The January 3rd show features Broadway stars reviving songs from productions they starred in and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. This edition includes stars from Cabaret, Chicago, Into the Woods, Assassins and more.

Jason Graae, Annie Golden, Judy Kaye, Lee Wilkof, and More Join BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

54 Below will present the return by popular demand of “Backstage Babble Live!' Based on the podcast hosted by Charles Kirsch, the concert will feature performances and stories from some of his previous guests.

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more. 

Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 9, 2025

It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Comes to 54 Below This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

54 Below will present ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION this Sunday evening. The program will feature an all-star cast performing selections associated with Davis’s career, with music direction by Michael Lavine. The event will be presented live at 54 Below and streamed online.