Carole J. Bufford News

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

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater present an all-star lineup October 13–26 featuring Ron Carter, Susan Mack, Pasquale Grasso, Carole J. Bufford, The Bean Tones, and more.

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.

'Too Darn Hot' is a fun and light musical experience created and performed by the dynamically talented Carole J Bufford. If you find yourself trying to escape the scorching heat of summer, this show is the perfect oasis for you.

The June 11th show, featuring a star-studded cast from the cabaret world and hosted by KT Sullivan, was titled ELEGANCE & LEGACY. See photos from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss

Cabaret royalty was on the stage of 54 Below on June 11 for the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 40 year anniversary hosted by KT Sullivan celebrating the foundation's legacy.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See the full lineup here.

To celebrate the birthday this month of Master Showman Rob Russell, Café Centro will be presenting his popular musical series three times. Learn more here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Florida Studio Theatre will continue its 2025 Summer Cabaret Series with Carole J. Bufford’s Too Darn Hot: Songs for a Summer Night, a sizzling musical experience featuring steamy summer hits and captivating stories.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and more. See the full lineup here!

The Mabel Mercer Foundation will present Elegance & Legacy: Celebrating the Mabel Mercer Foundation, a one-night-only gala event. Learn more and see how to attend!

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! 

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of two groundbreaking, iconic musicals CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with Spot-On Entertainment presented a one-nigh-only star-studded concert featuring the music of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Marvin Hamlisch. The lineup included Tony Award nominees Tony Yazbeck and OC native Eden Espinosa, plus Max Clayton, Jason Graae, and original A CHORUS LINE cast member Kay Cole. The event was hosted by Scott Coulter and featured pianist John Boswell and the Fabulous 50 orchestra under the direction of Rob Istad.

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER, a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring artists from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes, has found a new home at the Green Room 42 starting 4/1.

Cape May Stage has unveiled its 2025 season filled with stories of connections that shape our lives - friendships forged in youth, relationships tested by time, and the unexpected encounters that shift our perspectives.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Continuing our roundups of some of the best shows we’ve reviewed for BWW Cabaret in 2024, we put together a list of nine of our favorite winter holiday concerts from the past holiday season.

Here are some of BWW's favorite shows and shots from this year. Photographer Conor Weiss shared photos from some of his favorite shows from the year including Carolyn Montgomery, Andre de Shields, and more.