Karen Akers News

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for late March through mid-April. The lineup includes Karen Mason, UNLIMITED MILES: MILES DAVIS AT 100, Yellowjackets, and more. Performances will run across both venues in New York City.

The 3/23 show honored some of the best of NYC's cabaret scene including Karen Akers, Lillias White, and more. See photos from the event taken by Conor Weiss.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented the 40th Annual MAC Awards at a live ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. See photos from the event and learn more about the MAC Award winners.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets announced winners of the 40th Annual MAC Awards on March 23, 2026, at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space, including special honoree awards. Check out the full list of winners here!

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including the annual MAC Awards Show, music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack sung by Justin Vivian Bond, comedian Kyle Dunnigan's band and more.

Peter Filichia returned to 54 Below on March 2, 2026 with another chapter of his PETER FILICHIA AND FRIENDS: BR0ADWAY TALES AND TUNES. See photos and a review of the show by Maryann Lopinto

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets will present the upcoming 40th Annual MAC Awards. At the event, MAC will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to two stars of Broadway, television, film and cabaret: Lillias White and Karen Akers. 

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The talented Broadway favorite is back at 54 Below. CHRISTMAS LIVES HERE, indeed! Catch the show nightly now through December 24 and see photos and a review of the December 18 opening night.

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

See photos from the 11/18 show

Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff. The October 21 to 23, 2025 event featured Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico and many more performers.

Christine Pedi and Michael Lavine have a good thing going at 54 Below.

Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret. Check out photos from the show and learn more here!

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

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out