On Monday night, Birdland was buzzing as Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch took to the stage with their brand-new show, Close To You. Joined by Pat O’Leary on bass and Mark McLean on drums, the dynamic duo delivered a genre-spanning set that moved effortlessly through jazz, pop, Brazilian rhythms, rock-n-roll, country, and R&B. See photos from the show.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. Check out the winners list here!
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!
Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.
Stravelli, a terrific jazz singer and interpreter of songs with a beautiful inner glow that permeates every note, will be back at Birdland on 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22. See highlights from the March 1st show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
On Monday night, Birdland Theater hosted a celebration honoring the late, legendary lyricist Fred Ebb and his namesake foundation, which champions up-and-coming musical theater writers. Check out photos here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the evening of American Songbook scores from Max Von Essen. The NY Pops' 2024-25 season continues with Merry and Bright, their holiday celebration with Jessica Vosk on December 20 and 21, 2024.
Tony Award nominee Max von Essen joined The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, for an all-new program at Carnegie Hall and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out the photos here!
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating his new album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre at the West Bank Cafe will host a special one-night-only event, 'The After Party,' on Friday, August 16th, to benefit the fundraising efforts to save the iconic venue from closure.
ONE FOR JOHNNY MERCER at Dizzy's was another treat in the Songbook Sundays series. Johnny Mercer had a way with words. Stritch, Blackhurst, Stravelli and Lee have a way of singing and winging them. Duke Ellington's turn comes in August.
Birdland hosted acclaimed vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli and singer/pianist Billy Stritch, who joined forces on the historic stage on Monday, June 3. The duo teamed up for 'Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” a new show of pop music from the 1950s to the present.
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 a few top picks for 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 will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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 a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.
Nearly every Tuesday, Susie Mosher brings an exciting variety of acts to Birdland Jazz Club. This week's Lineup on April 23rd featured acts including Tanya Moberly, Kyra Lee, Sean Harkness, Yael Rasooly, Amy Irving, Aaron Lindenberg, David Marino Jay Maynar, Chase McCalll, and Gabrielle Stravelli. See some snaps of the evening by Conor Weiss.