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The Metropolitan Room Announces March 2010 Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 22, 2010


For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

Friends With Benefits Returns To The Met Room With THE ALL STAR JAMBOREE 12/14
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2009


They're Back! The popular 'Friends with Benefits' cabaret series returns to The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) on Monday December 14th at 9:30 PM with 'The All Star Jamboree' featuring performances by cast members from WICKED, MAMMA MIA, MARY POPPINS, AVENUE Q.

New Broadway Series Debuts at Springside Inn Spring 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 11, 2009


Tony Award-winning actress Donna McKechnie, celebrated vocalist Julie Budd, and Keith Thompson's 'Kooky Tunes' are among the scheduled performers for the debut season of The Broadway Series at the Springside Inn in Auburn, New York, producers announced today.

The Cabaret Chronicles: Cast Party, Watts Happening, and More!
by Jenna Esposito - Dec 5, 2009


Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Cast Party, Jenna's 4th Annual All-Star Birthday Bash, and Watts Happening!

Friends With Benefits Returns To The Met Room With THE ALL STAR JAMBOREE 12/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


They're Back! The popular 'Friends with Benefits' cabaret series returns to The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street) on Monday December 14th at 9:30 PM with 'The All Star Jamboree' featuring performances by cast members from WICKED, MAMMA MIA, MARY POPPINS, AVENUE Q.

Metropolitan Room Announces November Lineup
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 20, 2009


The Metropolitan Room, deemed the best cabaret room in New York by New York Magazine, has announced its upcoming November calendar.

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

Cabaret Cares Returns with DIVAPALOOZA 12 9/28 With Robinson, Holt, Fowler & More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


The 2009 MAC and Bistro Award winning cabaret series Cabaret Cares returns in September with DIVAPALOOZA 12.

The MET Room Announces Their October Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2009


OCTOBER AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM- Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

Cabaret Cares Returns with DIVAPALOOZA 12 9/28 With Robinson, Holt, Fowler & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2009


The 2009 MAC and Bistro Award winning cabaret series Cabaret Cares returns in September with DIVAPALOOZA 12.

HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES Runs 9/18-29 At 45 Bleecker Street Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009


HOWL! Festival presents HOWL! ARTS PROJECT 2009: THEATER SERIES September 18-29 at 45 Bleecker

Liz Lark Brown Wins '2009 METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 31, 2009


On Monday August 31, Liz Lark Brown eked out a win in the exciting finale of the second annual 'MetroStar Talent Challenge' at The Metropolitan Room, beating out Danielle Grabianowski (the first runner-up) and Carole Bufford, who was chosen as the second runner-up. Brown, who, in a sweet twist of fate, was last year's grand prize winner Anne Steele's back-up singer, combined both understated charm and a flair for the dramatic that earned consistently high marks during the eight-week jury and audience-voted singers' competition. The two other finalists, who went head to head against the three top ladies, were the competition's highest-achieving men, Cornelius Bates, and David Gurland.

5 Semifinalists Move On In METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE, Finale Held 8/31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2009


On Monday 10 quarterfinalists performed for a very live audience at The Metropolitan Room as week 5 of the 'MetroStar Talent Challenge,' an eight-week jury and audience-voted singers' competition, reached a rousing climax. The five semifinalists who will go head to head next Monday, August 17, are Cornelius Bates, Liz Lark Brown, Carole Bufford, Danielle Grabianowski, and David Gurland.

Rogers, Lisitza and Colbert Set For Reading At Of New Musical Play Based On The Life Of Julian Eltinge At Woodstock Fringe 9/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 14, 2009


Jay Rogers, Lorinda Lisitza and David Brian Colbert will be in a reading of a new musical play at the Woodstock Fringe Festival based on the life and career of Julian Eltinge. The play is a part of the 'First Look' Series at the Fringe. This series gives audiences a look at works, as a reading, while they are still being written.

The Metropolitan Room Announces August Schedule With Lavin, Stitt, Dozier, McArdle & More
by Charlie Piane - Aug 13, 2009


Come join The Metropolitan Room every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

5 Semifinalists Move On In METROSTAR TALENT CHALLENGE, Finale Held 8/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2009


On Monday 10 quarterfinalists performed for a very live audience at The Metropolitan Room as week 5 of the 'MetroStar Talent Challenge,' an eight-week jury and audience-voted singers' competition, reached a rousing climax. The five semifinalists who will go head to head next Monday, August 17, are Cornelius Bates, Liz Lark Brown, Carole Bufford, Danielle Grabianowski, and David Gurland.

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