Klea Blackhurst News

On Monday, January 4, jazz violinist/comedian Aaron Weinstein made his New York City solo debut on the Broadway at Birdland stage.

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!

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland was the place to be on Monday night! After the Natalie Douglas tribute to the songs of Lena Horne, more stars came out to celebrate Gerard Allesendrini and Michael Portantiere's new book, 'Forbidden Broadway: Behind The Mylar Curtain.'

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

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 takes a look at some terrific upcoming shows including Klea Blackhurst at the Snapple Theater Center, Hilary Kole at Bemelmans Bar, and Andrea Marcovicci at the Oak Room.

KLEA BLACKHURST - hailed as 'an improbably terrific young performer' by the New York Times - is establishing a new home for her show Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman at The Snapple Theater (210 West 50th Street).

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

On what would have been Johnny Mercer's 100th birthday - November 18, 2009 - and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary season of the 92nd Street Y's American Songbook series, Lyrics & Lyricists, 92Y presents a one-night-only, all-star performance of I Remember You: A Lyrics & Lyricists Centennial Tribute to Johnny Mercer.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

Second in the series of salons presented by 42nd Street Moon is a tribute to Ira Gershwin. The January 28th salon will be led by Broadway veteran Donna McKechnie. Also joining the cast is Klea Blackhurst, as well as Bill Fahrner, Alexandra Kaprelian and Darlene Popovich.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

The critically-acclaimed show, Brand New Day, returns to the Metropolitan Room for three more shows this Fall.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

Continuing its tradition of celebrating the arts, Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Triangle will host Brian Stokes Mitchell, Capathia Jenkins, Marvin Hamlisch and Donna McKechnie among others in discussion and performance this month.

KLEA BLACKHURST - hailed as 'an improbably terrific young performer' by the New York Times - is establishing a new home for her show Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman at The Snapple Theater (210 West 50th Street).

The critically-acclaimed show, Brand New Day, returns to the Metropolitan Room for three more shows this Fall.

The critically-acclaimed show, Brand New Day, returns to the Metropolitan Room for three more shows this Fall.

South Orange Performing Arts Center presents Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch in Dreaming Of a Song, The Music of Hoagy Carmichael on Saturday, March 20 at 8pm.

The critically-acclaimed show, Brand New Day, returns to the Metropolitan Room for three more shows this Fall.

On what would have been Johnny Mercer's 100th birthday - November 18, 2009 - and to celebrate the 40th Anniversary season of the 92nd Street Y's American Songbook series, Lyrics & Lyricists, 92Y presents a one-night-only, all-star performance of I Remember You: A Lyrics & Lyricists Centennial Tribute to Johnny Mercer.