Friars Club News

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Melissa Errico, a new work by William Finn, Mandy Gonzales singing Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

Jamie deRoy will host a one-night-only concert at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in continued celebration of 35 years of her award-winning cabaret act and cable television program, Jamie deRoy & friends.

Comedy legend Alan Zwiebel is interviewed by Bill McCuddy, and vocalist Sal Viviano is among the featured entertainers entertainers.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Marieann Meringolo in “A Century of Song - Celebrating Alan & Marilyn Bergman” on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7pm.

On April 29, the Dutch Treat Club, a social club open to any New Yorker with a love of the arts, hosted dynamic cabaret performers Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano singing songs from their new CD Painting The Town.

Jamie deRoy will present a special one-night-only cabaret celebrating 35 years of her legendary cabaret and cable television show “Jamie deRoy & friends” at Birdland. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Comedian Joe Gatto will present “Let’s Get Into It,” featuring Mark Jigarjian, on Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Overture Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Learn more.

Marieann Meringolo is bringing her critically acclaimed annual holiday show IN THE SPIRIT to Chelsea Table + Stage on Friday, December 6th at 7PM.

DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!

“Tomatoes Got Talent” – the decade-long talent show created and produced by The Three Tomatoes and Randie Levine-Miller, took its final bow after 10 years! It rocked the house on October 14 at the Triad, NYC. Check out photos here!

TOMATOES GOT TALENT will present its 10th annual and final show on October 14, 2024. Hosted by Randie Levine-Miller, this event celebrates performers over 40 showcasing their skills.

Gretchen Cryer, Beth Fowler, and Alyce Finell announced as judges for the final 'Tomatoes Got Talent' contest on October 14th at The Triad. Discover the details of this annual event's last edition.

BWW caught up with Amadeo Fusca about bringing The Conductor to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Judi Mark returns to Chicago with her tribute show 'Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon' at Davenport's on August 31, celebrating the Broadway star with performances and stories.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Amadeo Fusca brings his hilarious one man show MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE to the Westport Playhouse on February 14th through 18th for six shows. Part scripted, part improvisation, and part stand-up comedy, Fusca keeps things current and keeps his audience laughing each time he takes the stage. He has a lot of experience explaining the differences between men and women. He has traveled across the country performing this show more than 350 times.  

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! This uproarious one-man show, a seamless blend of theater and stand-up, has been revamped for 2024.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! starring Amadeo Fusca. Performances run over Valentine's weekend Wednesday, February 14 through Sunday, February 18 at The Westport Playhouse.

Birdland was packed to the brim Monday night for Jamie deRoy and Friends, a variety night benefitting The Entertainment Community Fund.

Marieann Meringolo's residency at Chelsea Table + Stage has been extended once again! Don't miss her three different shows on October 20, November 17, and December 8.