Marilyn Maye News

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present the return of Tony Award-winning actress/singer CHRISTINE EBERSOLE and Grammy Award-winning composer/pianist/singer BILLY STRITCH in "A MOST WONDERFUL TIME" on December 19 with shows at 8:30 and 11pm.

The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, is bringing back -- for three nights only -- the super hot Marilyn Maye in her rapturously reviewed "Her Own Kind of Broadway".

The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, is bringing back -- for three nights only -- the super hot Marilyn Maye in her rapturously reviewed "Her Own Kind of Broadway".

2010 marked the year the legendary American Composer Stephen Sondheim had his 80th Birthday, and there were many celebrations in his honour. The last one was a celebration at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops under the direction of Steven Reineke. Kate Baldwin, Christiane Noll, Aaron Lazar and Alex Gemignani came out to sing the music and honour the man, and BWW featured interviews with each of them before the show. We are now pleased to bring you a review of that magical evening, as well as some photographs that capture the special event.

The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, is bringing back -- for three nights only -- the super hot Marilyn Maye in her rapturously reviewed "Her Own Kind of Broadway".

On November 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM in Carnegie Hall, Music Director and conductor Steven Reineke led The New York Pops in a concert of Stephen Sondheim's greatest songs and soliloquies, in commemoration of the composer's 80th birthda

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

On Tuesday, November 9 Scobar Entertainment Presents Kurt Reichenback direct from Rex Reed's IRA WITHOUT GEORGE at the Iridium Jazz Club at 8 PM and 10 PM.

Eisemann Center Presents continues the Spotlight Series with the Texas Premiere of The Man That Got Away: Ira Without George - The Lyrics of Ira Gershwin on Friday, November 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall and also at The 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 8:00pm.

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 Nikki MacCallum at The Duples, Marilyn Maye at The Metropolitan Room, and another great Cast Party at Birdland!

On Tuesday, November 9 Scobar Entertainment Presents Kurt Reichenback direct from Rex Reed's IRA WITHOUT GEORGE at the Iridium Jazz Club at 8 PM and 10 PM.

'Let's see if we can do this without a microphone,' peeped Jo Sullivan Loesser, as she prepared to fill the 1,495-seat Town Hall with 'Somebody, Somewhere,' which she introduced in the 1956 original Broadway production of The Most Happy Fella.  While the age of the widow of the great Frank Loesser is a fact you'll not find via Google, let's just say she's a few decades beyond the point where audiences would expect to hear such lovely, expressive and, yes, loud soprano tones from an unamplified voice.  The house, still and silent for those few minutes of bliss, finally erupted with appreciative cheers for the brief reminder of a time when all Broadway musicals were sung that way.

Ever since Carly discovered the voice of Freddie Mercury, she has been in love with his theatrical, rocker glam persona. Freddie Mercury could sing anything...in any style, and that alone is an art to celebrate. After covering and loving his music for years, Ms. Ozard and musical director Joe Wicht are creating 'Somebody To Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury.' Carly will be Queen for a day, paying homage to her idol, and sharing historic and interesting facts about Mercury's public and intimate lifestyle. Carly relates to Mercury's flair for theatrical and dramatic performing, incorporating his work into a night of fabulous cabaret.

McCarter Theatre will open its popular Cabaret Series with the legendary singer and entertainer Marilyn Maye on Saturday, October 23 at 7:30pm. Maye will pay tribute to renowned lyricist Johnny Mercer with songs like 'Moon River,' 'One for My Baby (and One More for the Road),' and 'That Old Black Magic'.

Landmark on Main Street kicks off its popular Main Stage Series with the legendary Marilyn Maye in Mercer, The Maye Way on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 8 PM.

Yesterday, October 17, The Town Hall presented Broadway Originals. The afternoon featured songs and memories with performers reprising songs they introduced either in the original Broadway production or revival. This three-concert series, written and hosted by Scott Siegel for THE TOWN HALL, took place over one weekend and included Broadway Melody Makers on Friday, October 15th and Betty Buckley in Concert on Saturday, October 16 at 8PM.

The Award winning series Cabaret Cares returns October 18th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Cabaret Cares is a monthly cabaret series the raises awareness and funds for Help Is On The Way Today. A non for profit that helps and assists children and young adults living with HIV and AIDS. Cabaret Cares has raised and distributed over $50,000 in the first five years.

Marilyn Maye, who, for RCA Records, was the first to record Broadway songs such as "Cabaret," "Step to the Rear," "Sherry," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" and other Broadway show songs before the shows opened, is in the midst of an exhilarating run of success.

Marilyn Maye, who, for RCA Records, was the first to record Broadway songs such as "Cabaret," "Step to the Rear," "Sherry," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" and other Broadway show songs before the shows opened, is in the midst of an exhilarating run of success.