Mark McLean News

Review: Marilyn Maye Hardly Needs Another Review

by Stephen Sorokoff — August 22, 2026

At 98, Marilyn Maye is still singing, swinging, looking terrific, and thrilling an audience just as she has for generations.

Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Tony Bennett at Dizzy's Club

by Andrew Poretz — August 14, 2026

Deborah Grace Winer’s Songbook Sundays celebrates the Tony Bennett Centennial with Billy Stritch, Debby Boone, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino in a sparkling evening of timeless songs, great stories, and first-rate musicianship.

Photos: David Marino Celebrates Michel Legrand's Music at Birdland

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 13, 2026

David Marino performed songs from Michel Legrand's catalog at Birdland, backed by a quartet and joined by special guest singer Kate Kortum.

Review: DAVID MARINO SINGS MICHEL LEGRAND at Birdland Unparalleled Entertainment

by Stephen Mosher — August 13, 2026

David Marino is setting a new standard in musical nightclub entertainment.

RON DROTOS AND FRIENDS to Return to Pangea for Two Shows

by Stephi Wild — August 5, 2026

Jazz pianist Ron Drotos will return to Pangea with vocalists Lina Koutrakos, Dorian Woodruff, and Juliet Ewing for two evenings of jazz, bossa, ballads, and blues.

Photos: Gabrielle Stravelli And Billy Stritch in BOSSA & BEYOND At Birdland

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 28, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club hosted Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch: Bossa & Beyond.

Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME Celebrates Mathis & Mancini at Carnegie Hall

by Andrew Poretz — June 28, 2026

Michael Feinstein celebrated Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall with sparkling arrangements, heartfelt ballads, and insider stories, joined by Tedd Firth and the Carnegie Hall Big Band for an evening of classic standards.

Review: KAREN MACK BACK AT BIRDLAND a Welcome Return

by Stephen Mosher — May 13, 2026

She can do the girl group thing, she can do the duo show thing, she can do the solo show thing.

Photos: Karen Mack Swings At Birdland

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 10, 2026

New York City-based jazz vocalist Karen Mack made her return to the main stage at Birdland Jazz Club with an evening of jazz that blends inventive arrangements, standout originals, and plenty of musical play.

Review: Nicolas King Champions Mike Renzi in a Knockout Debut at 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — April 29, 2026

Nicolas King entered the ring on April 28 with a new show titled 'NICOLAS KING: Celebrating the Memory & Iconic Arrangements of Mike Renzi.

Karen Mack To Bring Jazz and Swing To Birdland Jazz Club

by Marissa Faith Curley — April 18, 2026

New York City-based jazz vocalist Karen Mack will return to the main stage at Birdland Jazz Club on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM with a vibrant, feel-good evening of jazz.

Review: MARILYN MAYE A Gift To All In Birthday Concert at 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — April 10, 2026

The greatest is groovin' again, and 54 Below has her for the next couple of weeks, all in honor of her DOB.

Review: Michael Feinstein's STANDARD TIME: ON THE TOWN at Carnegie Hall

by Andrew Poretz — March 6, 2026

Michael Feinstein channels the golden age of New York nightclubs in a swinging Standard Time concert highlighted by dazzling big-band arrangements led by Tedd Firth.

Photos: Darius de Haas: LET ME CARRY YOU THIS CHRISTMAS Release at 54 Below

by Rebecca Kaplan — December 23, 2025

On December 16 and 17, Darius de Haas celebrated the release of his holiday album Let Me Carry You This Christmas with a concert kick-off at 54 Below.

54 CELEBRATES HANUKKAH: A FESTIVAL OF WRITERS and More Set for 54 Below Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including 54 Celebrates Hanukkah, Jantzen Theatrical’s Christmas in New York and more.

Exclusive: Darius de Haas Sings 'Silent Night' on New Album, Let Me Carry You This Christmas

by Nicole Rosky — December 4, 2025

Out just in time for the holidays is Let Me Carry You This Christmas, a new holiday album by award-winning singer and actor Darius de Haas.

Photos: Marilyn Maye 'Tribute to Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday' at 54 Below

by Kevin Alvey — November 27, 2025

Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below

by A.A. Cristi — November 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.

54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs.

Review: Michael Feinstein Takes Us Away From It All at Carnegie Hall

by Andrew Poretz — November 10, 2025

Michael Feinstein's latest 'Standard Time' show, 'Let's Get Away From It All,' explored the theme of getting away to another place or another state of mind, with delightfully obscure song choices and terrific arrangements.