Rex Reed

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 5, 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 3, 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! 

Lorna Dallas Will Perform Encore of SNAPSHOTS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Lorna Dallas will return to Chelsea Table + Stage for an encore performance of her all-new show in ”Snapshots”, her latest collection of musical memories. The debut of the show this past fall was welcomed with glorious acclaim.

Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

On the evening of her 100th birthday, legendary performer Lynne Charnay will take the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance!

Exclusive: Celia Berk to Release New EP; Listen to the First Song Now
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025

Ahead of Celia Berk's new EP, BroadwayWorld is excited to premiere a new recording from the collection, 'They Say It's Spring.' Listen to the track here!

Open Space Arts Chicago Premiere of MR. PARKER Extends Run Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Open Space Arts announced that it will extend its Chicago premiere of MR. PARKER, by two weeks, based on its strong sales. Learn more about the show and how to catch it here!

ANN TALMAN: ELIZABETH TAYLOR And THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE Announced At Don't Tell Mama
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile, Ann Talman's Bistro and MAC award-winning show about her relationship with icon, actress, and activist Elizabeth Taylor, will return at Don't Tell Mama.

Chicago Premiere Of MR. PARKER to be Presented at Open Space Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Open Space Arts will stage the Chicago premiere of MR. PARKER, a drama by Michael McKeever. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

World Premiere Play LISTING To Open In January At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

The world premiere engagement of a new play, LISTING by Russell Brown. Directed by Tom Lazarus, has been announced at Theatre Forty from January 16- February 16, 2025.

Lorna Dallas To Debut New Show SNAPSHOTS At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Lorna Dallas will present her new show, SNAPSHOTS, at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall. The performance will feature a selection of songs and stories from her career. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!

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.