Friars Club News

In August, film distributor Hope Runs High will release its latest feature film across VOD platforms — bringing the much-lauded “Killian & the Comeback Kids” to a national audience outside of its 30 city theatrical release.

92NY has announced July events and classes featuring Jonathan Groff, Lee Roy Reams, and more!

The new comedy musical, MR. SATURDAY NIGHT officially opens on Broadway tonight! Read the reviews!

The power behind SPOTLIGHT ON YOU has been performing her Eighties pop music show while continuing her virutal Open Mic. Here she shares her passion with Broadway World Cabaret's readers.

London-based multi-award-winning songwriter, broadcaster, performer, and musical storyteller Daniel Cainer returns to NYC’s SoHo Playhouse with More Jewish Chronicles (and other stories-in-song) for a limited run beginning on April 20 running through May 15, 2022.

London-based multi-award-winning songwriter, broadcaster, performer, and musical storyteller Daniel Cainer returns to NYC's SoHo Playhouse with More Jewish Chronicles (and other stories-in-song) for a limited run beginning on April 20 running through May 15, 2022.

London-based multi-award-winning songwriter, broadcaster, performer, and musical storyteller Daniel Cainer will return to NYC’s SoHo Playhouse with More Jewish Chronicles (and other stories-in-song) for a limited run beginning on April 20 running through May 15, 2022.

Don't Tell Mama, the famed NYC cabaret venue, is set to host An Evening with Irene Michaels on June 9th, 2022. Atlantic City Headliner Gerard Esposito is set to make a guest appearance. Don't Tell Mama is located at 343 W 46th St, NYC. There is a $35.00 cover charge and a $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person. The event is cash only. Seating begins at 6:15pm and the show begins at 7pm.

COMIX is presenting an all-new comedy series at  Resorts Casino Hotel beginning on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00pm inside the Superstar Theater. Fans can expect a huge night of laughs with the always clever and hilarious, Robert Kelly.

New Jersey Youth Symphony member Ryoma Takenaga of New Providence, NJ from the Academy for Information Technology, has received a 2022 YoungArts award in Jazz. Takenaga has been recognized at the Honorable Mention level, the organization's second highest honor.

The Playwrights Realm, in partnership with law firm Dyer Harris LLP, announces playwright and performer Nkenna Akunna; costume designer Dina El-Aziz; actor and writer Isra Elsalihie; playwright, director, and scenographer Abhishek Majumdar; and composer Tidtaya Sinutoke (ฑิตยา สินุธก) as the recipients of the 2021 International Theatermakers Award (ITA).

Show business tour de force and seven-time TONY Award-winning producer Jamie deRoy’s long standing program, aptly titled, Jamie deRoy & friends, has announced the theme for this week’s program, “Family TIES”. 

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Delayed over a year, the finals of the 7th annual “Tomatoes Got Talent” contest, which celebrates women over 40 with careers outside of entertainment, will take place at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street, on Monday October 4 at 7pm.  

Well, Well…Hello, Lee Roy! The York Theatre Company will present Broadway’s Lee Roy Reams in his new solo show _Remembering Jerry Herman*, celebrating his collaboration with the late great musical theater legend. Audiences will hear glorious songs and outrageous stories from shows that include La Cage aux Folles, Hello, Dolly!, and more.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Rob Kevlin in “Silver Screen Serenade” on Friday, September 24th, at 9:45pm.

The Friars club is back and better than ever. The summer season started out with a sold out series called  “BACK TO BROADWAY, Part 1 ” The event was produced by Friar Jane Shevell. Ms. Shevell ’s productions at  the Friars Club has earned the reputation of “must see”. 

Industrious and hilarious Taffy Jaffe is at it again, in person and on television.

Later this week, Billy Stritch sings Mel Torme opens The Cabaret Project of St. Louis' virtual season, TRIBUTES. New York's celebrated singer-pianist brings the legendary Mel Torme's swing and swagger direct from Birdland nightclub.

Carly Ozard is here to dispel a myth about BIPOC performers and she's doing it by taking matters into her own hands and creating an online concert series where these artists can shine.