Bobby Short News

Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.

A win and a nomination, and this cabaret shows why Frank Dain deserves all the accolades.

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the cast of an invitation-only reading presentation of the company's first-ever commissioned piece, His Name Was Bobby Short, written by previous Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence Cris Eli Blak.

On October 24, 2025, singer Phillip Officer celebrated the release of his new Mabel Mercer tribute album, You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer, with a concert at 54 Below in Manhattan. See photos by Conor Weiss

xCENTER STAGE RECORDS has released You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats. Listen here!

The new album from Phillip Officer – who originated the role of the “Geek” in the Broadway’s Tony Award-nominated musical Side Show – is out tomorrow. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to a track here!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

The special 10/24 concert celebrates the same-day release of Officer's new album, a tribute to influential song stylist Mabel Mercer reinterpreting her repertoire through a contemporary lens.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Andew Keenan-Bolger, Ann Harada and more. Learn more!

Tony Danza was utterly mesmerizing at Café Carlyle on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The star, best known for TV shows like Taxi and Who’s the Boss, completed a week-long sold-out residency there with an evening celebrating Frank Sinatra.

CENTER STAGE RECORDS has released the new single from You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer. Learn more about the single and listen here!

In October of 2025, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joy Woods, Adrienne Warren and more. Learn more!

CENTER STAGE RECORDS will release of You Fascinate Me So: Phillip Officer Salutes Mabel Mercer in streaming and digital formats on Friday, October 24. Learn more about the album here!

Tony Danza will return to Café Carlyle from September 23 to 27 and October 1 to 2, 2025 with his hit new show, “Tony Danza: Sinatra & Stories.” Read a conversation with Danza about the upcoming run and what the Carlyle's 70th anniversary means to him.

This fall marks the 70th anniversary of Café Carlyle. Tucked inside The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, the legendary cabaret supper club has been a home for timeless performances. See the lineup here!

The talented singer is the heir apparent to evenings with Bobby Short and other great singer/pianists. His residency at the Carlyle Hotel's Bemelmans Bar is a role he was born to play.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Trailblazer, truth-teller, and jazz virtuoso Lea DeLaria takes the stage at Café Carlyle with Out Rage, an evening of sublime vocals and fiery commentary on contemporary culture. The show will take place on Frday, June 27 at 8:45pm. 

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the playwright attached to their first-ever full-length new play commission is previous Carolyn Halpert Artist-in-Residence, Cris Eli Blak.

On Saturday, June 21st, when the ASA, Cabaret Scenes, and Montgomery and Dain present Steve Ross with this year’s Darrell Henline Award, they will do so during a star-studded evening of entertainment.