Cabaret Roundup: April 6-12 – Karen Akers, Marilyn Maye & More
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Broadway star Karen Akers, Marilyn May's annual birthday show, Outsiders star Brent Comer and more.
Karen Akers News
Date of Birth: October 13, 1945 (80)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Karen Akers, Yellowjackets & More in April
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Karen Akers, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, Ben Allison, and Billy Stritch Trio, alongside returning acts like Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.
John Beasley, YELLOWJACKETS, Karen Akers & JOÃO BOSCO Lead April Lineup At Birdland Jazz Club
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced a full April 2026 schedule featuring UNLIMITED MILES: Miles Davis at 100, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, João Bosco, and more across both venues.
Karen Mason, John Beasley, Yellowjackets And Christian Wiggs Lead Birdland Jazz Club And Theater Lineup
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for late March through mid-April.
Photos: See Highlights from the 2026 MAC Awards at Symphony Space
The 3/23 show honored some of the best of NYC's cabaret scene including Karen Akers, Lillias White, and more.
Photos: Lillias White, Karen Akers and More at the 2026 MAC Awards
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented the 40th Annual MAC Awards at a live ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space.
Billy Stritch, Christine Ebersole, Jim Caruso, and More Take Home 40th Annual MAC Awards; Learn More!
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.
Cabaret Roundup: March 23-29- Darren Criss, Lillias White & More
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.
Photos: PETER FILICHIA & FRIENDS Warms 54 Below With Memories
Peter Filichia returned to 54 Below on March 2, 2026 with another chapter of his PETER FILICHIA AND FRIENDS: BR0ADWAY TALES AND TUNES.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
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.
Producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt Retires
On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D.
Lillias White and Karen Akers to be Honored at 40th Annual MAC Awards
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets will present the upcoming 40th Annual MAC Awards.
Review: Norm Lewis Nails It Again in His 11th Annual Christmas Show at 54 Below
The talented Broadway favorite is back at 54 Below.
Photos: LEE ROY REAMS: BEHIND THE SCENES OF 42ND STREET at 54 Below
See photos from the 11/18 show
Photos: Backstage at the 36TH NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff.
Review: THE WICKED STAGE Offers Anecdotes and Star Power at 54 Below
Christine Pedi and Michael Lavine have a good thing going at 54 Below.
Photos: Karen Akers Celebrates Paris At Birdland
Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret.
Cabaret Roundup: September 15-21. 2025- Karen Akers, Judy Collins & More
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
Best Cabaret in September 2025: Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Dez Duron & More
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.
New Show JOY & LOVE Comes to Sid Gold's Request Room for Three Performances
Singer-songwriters Anya Turner and Robert Grusecki are bringing a new show, Joy & Love, to Sid Gold's Request Room in Chelsea for three performances: Tuesdays September 16th, October 14th, and November 11th.
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