Ann Hampton Callaway News

On 1/9, theater-goers were treated to a new, uplifting show by Tony®-nominated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway. See photos from the show. The Callaway sisters return to 54 Below from 1/14 to 1/17 with BOOM!

Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.

54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Rent original stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, plus many more. 

The Tony-nominated Callaway Sisters will raise the roof during Broadway the Calla-way at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m.

The Smith Center has announced its early 2026 performance calendar, featuring Broadway tours, concerts, dance, and family programming across multiple venues.

See some of the best can't-miss events of 2026 that will sell out weeks in advance. This roundup features some of the biggest stars working in musical theater and cabaret right now. Check out this list and get your tickets before it's too late.

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including understudies and standbys from current hit Broadway shows, a reconstruction of a rare early Broadway show presented by renouned writer and linguist John McWhorter and more.

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including original RENT costars, a NieR video game music concert with a full orchestra, and more.

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. 

Cole Porter vs Sondheim were discussed by lecturer Charles Troy, plus performances by Jeff Harnar and KT Sullivan from the Porter canon. See photos and a review of the luncheon.

Magic Thread Cabaret will present Ann Hampton Callaway in a program celebrating the music of Indiana-born composer Cole Porter. The concert will feature Porter classics and stories drawn from Callaway’s longstanding connection to the composer’s legacy.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is kicking off the new year with a January lineup featuring magic, music, comedy and theatrical tributes, from interactive illusions and soulful Motown harmonies to Broadway favorites and classical favorites.

Marieann Meringolo is bringing her critically acclaimed Annual Holiday Show IN THE SPIRIT to Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, December 6th. Read a conversation with her about this enchanting sleigh ride through a musical Winter Wonderland.

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. 

Ann Hampton Callaway will bring her new show Here’s to Life to 54 Below on January 9, 2026 as part of the APAP Showcase. The Tony-nominated singer-songwriter will perform with her award-winning trio.

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.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.

This holiday season at Wharton Center, the calendar is full of festive performances, including The Nurcracker, Making Spirits Bright With Ann Hampton Callaway, and more. 

Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff. The October 21 to 23, 2025 event featured Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico and many more performers.

Tony-nominated Broadway star Ann Hampton Callaway will return to Crazy Coqs with her brand-new show, The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway. The show runs for a limited four performances from 25– 29 November 2025 (not 27th).