Mark Janas News

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 Tish Oney at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Bill Zeffiro at La Mediterranee French Bistro, Danny Leary's new variety show at Comix, and more!

On the heels of her critically acclaimed CD Release, 'Live at Feinstein's', 2010 Bistro & MAC Award recipient Julie Reyburn returns for a two night engagement at the famed Park Avenue Club. Her new show, 'Summer Night' features works by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen, James Taylor, William Finn, Henry Mancini and more.

On the heels of her critically acclaimed CD Release, 'Live at Feinstein's', 2010 Bistro & MAC Award recipient Julie Reyburn returns for a two night engagement at the famed Park Avenue Club. Her new show, 'Summer Night' features works by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen, James Taylor, William Finn, Henry Mancini and more.

The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.

The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.

On the heels of her critically acclaimed CD Release, 'Live at Feinstein's', 2010 Bistro & MAC Award recipient Julie Reyburn returns for a two night engagement at the famed Park Avenue Club. Her new show, 'Summer Night' features works by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen, James Taylor, William Finn, Henry Mancini and more.

The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.

The Maine State Music Theatre will perform open its 52nd summer season with the ever-popular musical, ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE. Directed by Chan Harris, the show runs from June 9th and through June 26th.

Last night, May 4, the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presented the 2010 MAC Awards at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. The awards ceremony and show, produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, was hosted by Sharon McNight. Tracy Stark musical directed. BroadwayWorld celebrated backstage with the evening's winners and participants.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.

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 Salon at Etcetera, Etcetera, Cast Party at Birdland, Rob Langeder at The Metropolitan Room, Cafe Thursdays at The Friars Club, and a look at the week ahead!

After a successful debut December 2009 run of 'We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb,' Marquee Five was nominated for a MAC Award under the Vocal Duo/Group category. Marquee Five performs at Don't Tell Mama April 15th at 8:30 pm with a performance of 'We Can Make It,' an exhilarating evening of your favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora the Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including stunning arrangements.

Marquee Five will bring their show 'We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander and Ebb' back to Don't Tell Mama for a repeat performance on February 25th and April 15th. After a successful performance in Decemeber, the group is back to perform classic Kander and Ebb songs from such musicals as Chicago, Cabaret, The Rink and Flora, the Red Menace.

More than 20 of cabaret's brightest stars will be honored at the 25th Annual Bistro Awards which will take place on Tuesday, April 13 at Gotham Comedy Club. Legendary singer-dancer-actress Mitzi Gaynor, star of such films as South Pacific, Les Girls, Anything Goes, and a longtime headliner in Las Vegas and the nightclub circuit, making her first NY night club appearance in years in May at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, will be honored with the Bob Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award. Elaine Stritch, the uniquely sensational actress and singer and star of stage, film, and TV, will be recognized in the category of Extraordinary Cabaret Artist, noting her recent conquests of the cabaret 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 Sean Harkness at The Metropolitan Room, Ray Jessel at Don't Tell Mama, a couple of great Cast Parties at Birdland, and more!

After a successful debut December 2009 run of 'We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb,' Marquee Five was nominated for a MAC Award under the Vocal Duo/Group category. Marquee Five performs at Don't Tell Mama April 15th at 8:30 pm with a performance of 'We Can Make It,' an exhilarating evening of your favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora the Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including stunning arrangements.

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 Chubby Checker at Feinstein's, Joe Bachana at The Metropolitan Room, and a couple of great open mics!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs has announced the nominees for the 2010 24th Annual MAC Awards. The ceremony honoring the nominees, will take place on May 4, 2010 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, and will be hosted by Sharon McNight. Leslie Uggams will be honored for Lifetime Achievement, with Board of Directors Awards being presented to Peter Leavy and playbill.com. The event will begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Lennie Watts will direct the evening, with Tracy Stark musical directing.

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 Tom D'Angelo's Spotlight at Iguana, Salon at Etcetera, Etcetera, and a Cast Party for the books!

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 the marvelous Marilyn Maye at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, a trip to Puppets Jazz Bar in Park Slope, and a look at the coming week!