Amanda McBroom News

Thanks to the successful vaccines and the re-opening of clubs and cabaret rooms, we are starting to see a slow return to the normality of gathering to hear the work of fellow artists. I was privileged to be at such a gathering this afternoon when I attended the PANGEA SUNDAY OPEN MIC & JAZZ BRUNCH. Jazz Brunch was created before the pandemic by multi-award-winning cabaret artist, Sue Matsuki and her awesome musical director and composer, Gregory Toroian. And it is back with a bang, playing to a sold-out house.

After taking New York City by storm with her talent and nightclub acts, Leanne Borghesi retreated to her San Francisco home during the pandemic, but she is back in her NYC digs and ready to pick up where she left off. With a new show and a new idea, Leanne is taking up residence at Don't Tell Mama.

The latest in a string of singles, Ann Hampton Callaway will release 'Revelation', a song she composed to a Robert Frost poem which she kept in her jeans pocket when she was a teenager.

With years of cabaret experiences behind them, Barbara Bleier, Austin Pendleton, Barbara Maier Gustern and Paul Greenwood are taking to the 'net for their latest cabaret show, and Bleier has a lot to say about it.

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, April 13 at 7:15 pm ET, celebrating San Francisco and The Bay Area with host Scott Barbarino.

Everyone knows their names and wants to see their shows. These artists are the Women who lead the cabaret community. Hear them roar.

This week's list includes Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book In the Heights: Finding Home, the Original London Cast recording of Amelie, a DVD/Blu-ray of the original London cast of An American in Paris, and more!

From one beloved songwriter to another: Happy Birthday. Now, here's a new version of one of your greatest songs!

The critically acclaimed cabaret duo of Barbara and Austin return to the stage! The Virtual stage, that is, in a new show, LIFE, LOVE AND WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE?, presented By MetropolitanZoom.

This Valentines' Day, Ensemble Theatre Company will present performances by renowned artists that look at love and healing. This free on-demand streaming event will feature Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Gregory Harrison, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Amanda McBroom, and others who will present an evening of short tales and music that are haunting, comic, bittersweet and uplifting.

John Bucchino's break-out CD is being widely celebrated on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary and this online concert is a great way to enjoy the festivities.

An encore presentation of Grateful, The Songs of John Bucchino 20th Anniversary Concert has been announced. Performances will run January 15-31.

The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) and the American Music Theatre Project (AMTP) at Northwestern University are seeking the nation's most talented young songwriters and writing teams for the 16th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project. The free weeklong songwriting workshop will take place virtually from June 20-26, 2021.

Quarantine Cabaret and Cocktails, produced and hosted by entertainer and LML Music founder, Lee Lessack, and actor and frequent SNL regular, Robert Bannon, made its debut during isolation on YouTube, and they have had nothing but star studded shows every week in the approximately hour long show, and the humor quotient has been very high, along with the music.

Whether it's a benefit or a birthday party, a Christmas show or a CD release, the nominees for the Broadway World Award as BEST SPECIAL EVENT, MULTIPLE were events where a good time was had by all.

To celebrate, on Tuesday, Dec. 15th at 8 pm EST, 'Grateful, The Songs of John Bucchino 20th Anniversary Virtual Concert' will premiere, featuring 10 songs from the album, plus 5 other songs of John's. Some of the original singers will be reprising their songs, and others will be sung by some old and new friends, all accompanied by John.

Twenty years later the songs of John Bucchino are still in demand. On December 15th fans all over the world will get to see why.

When the best in the business pass their craft down to online students, Broadway World and Stephen Mosher want to hear more.

Featuring new performers with every show, the weekly, award-winning Piano Bar Live! (PBL!) streams this Tuesday, October 20th at 7:15 pm ET, with host Scott Barbarino. PBL! is continuing the long-established tradition of the piano bar-that special place where we can gather, entertain, support and create, as we connect with live music.

KT Sullivan vows to keep The Cabaret Convention alive and evolving with the first ever Virtual presentation and a diverse lineup of artists well-known and humble.