Barbra Streisand News

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.

The weather outside might be frightful for a while, but what better time to stay in and snuggle up with a great Broadway read? This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 20 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Tony Award winner and original Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday brought the house down at 54 Below with a powerful performance of “I Am Changing,” the signature anthem she made famous on Broadway.

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. 

A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.

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.

Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.

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.

Jennifer Lopez has opened up her Up All Night Live residency in Las Vegas, with songs from Funny Girl, Gypsy, Damn Yankees, and West Side Story. Watch videos, including Funny Girl's 'Don't Rain On My Parade' with her hit single, 'Let's Get Loud.'

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. 

Christmastime is here! As you deck the halls, trim the tree, and slice the roast beast, get into the holiday spirit this Christmas with a little bit of help from Broadway.

International performer Michael Crawford is probably best known the world over for originating the title character in The Phantom of the Opera in the West End, on Broadway, and an extended engagement in Los Angeles. But his seventy year career goes far beyond that one show. Prior to The Phantom of the Opera Mr. Crawford appeared regularly on the West End in such productions as Barnum, Black Comedy, Flowers for Algernon, and Billy. You might also remember him from his performance of Corneilus Hackl in the movie version of Hello Dolly. He also appeared in EFX at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well as having a very successful concert and solo recording career.

Tony Award-nominated Broadway performer Melissa Errico has shared her new single, a rendition of Frank Loesser’s 1943 ballad, “Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year,” from her forthcoming album. Check out the official music video now.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has announced the posthumous induction of iconic singer-songwriter Donna Summer.  Summer, who passed away in 2012 at age 63, was honored during an intimate ceremony held on December 15, 2025 in West Hollywood, California.

Actor and beloved drag icon Charles Busch reflects on his long career in cabaret as he prepares for his upcoming New Year’s Eve cabaret on 12/31, 7 pm at 54 Below.

For Ava Nicole, the lyric might be better if sung, 'May your gays be merry and bright.'

After a series of sold-out Australian seasons, including a five-star run at the Sydney Opera House, Yentl, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's new adaptation of Isaac Bashevis Singer's story, will make its international premiere at Marylebone Theatre.

The Paley Center for Media has announced the first selections for PaleyFest LA 2026, including Nobody Wants This, Shrinking, and The Pitt. The festival will bring television creators and casts together for public conversations, screenings, and special events at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Season of Concern Chicago and Artists Lounge Live present a one-night-only special concert Barbra & Judy Together Again, starring Steven Brinberg and Angela Ingersoll.

David Foster: The Hitman Cruise has added Shoshana Bean to its star-studded 2026 lineup. Bean joins a roster of legendary performers led by 16-time GRAMMY Award winner David Foster.