Lisa Viggiano News

When an artist puts together their club act, the first thing they have to do is decide what story they want to tell. The Broadway World Award nominees for BEST SHOW did just that.

In the age of digital promotion, there is one surefire way to open doors for yourself: having an online presence.

These singers may release their CDs on independent labels, but they don't stand on their own - they have bands, producers, mixers and masters who have helped make their albums some of the best you'll own.

The BROADWAY WORLD AWARDS introduces some new categories this year.

NiCori Studios & Productions in association with Frungillo Catering will be producing: MUSIC AT THE MILL musical retreat weekends at the beautiful Inn at Millrace Pond in Hope, NJ starting on November 21.

See the family in action as the artists of the club community stand up, speak out, and work for change.

Beloved by fans and the community, prolific artist and dedicated workhorse Meg Flather shares some chat about all the various ways she contributes to the industry.

These artists may not be showcasing their work as performers, but they sure are making the grade when it comes to teaching others how to succeed in show business with the right technique.

MAC Award winner Lisa Viggiano continues her winning streak with the release of a splendid new CD

As New York City and neighboring areas reopen, club acts are going back on the stage. Here, Stephen Mosher talks to some of the first artists to test the waters.

NiCori Studios and Productions goes back to work in this socially distanced concert and dinner series taking place in Bloomfield New Jersey featuring some of cabaret's best artists.

The 2020 Manhattan Association of Cabarets Award winners have come together virtually to say 'Thank You' to all of the essential workers with an original song written by 2020 MAC Award-winning songwriters Bob Levy and Alex Rybeck.

As the days inside stretch out in front of us, artists continue to work at creating from within to spread without, and the masses remain grateful.

On Monday, March 30th, the 2020 MAC Awards were broadcast via Facebook Live from the living rooms or Lennie Watts and Amy Wolk/Lorinda Lisitza in a split-screen presentation in which The Three Stooges of Cabaret made their community of artists laugh with many hi-jinks, giggles, grins, silliness, and an ongoing series of the new MAC Award theme song, penned by Wolk and Lisitza themselves. The intent was to bring some levity to a difficult time in the world and, judging by the comment scroll during the home-made telecast, the hardworking trio tickled the funnybones of many. As names were announced, recipients called in to say a few words (apropos to the proceedings, Mr. Watts' telephone ringtone is the Benny Hill theme song) and particularly moving speeches from the proceedings came from Lisa Viggiano, Meg Flather, and Jeff Harnar. The entire show can be seen on Broadway World HERE. Results of the voting can be seen below.

With the Coronavirus stopping all social gatherings and causing the closing of Don't Tell Mama for the duration, MAC has made a change from the previously announced event which was to be held at the club.

The MAC Awards were scheduled to be celebrated on March 30th at Sony Hall. Instead they will be announced via Facebook Live from Lennie Watts' home. The times are a little different now, but the celebration of art is the same.

During the live entertainment shut-down in New York City people will need entertainment. Stephen Mosher starts a new series on Broadway World Cabaret - a regular playlist the puts a light on the talents who fill the stages of the clubs of NYC.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2020 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the four song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.

Award winning vocalist Lisa Viggiano celebrates twenty years in the business with a new cabaret that debuted at The Beach Cafe on January 4th

Stephen Mosher looks back at the cabaret scene, as captured by his camera in 2019