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During Lisa Viggiano's critically-praised 2018 Bruce SpringsteenTribute Shows (which helped earn her a 2019 Bistro Award for a?oeOutstanding Vocalista??), she included a section of songs by iconic musicians and singers discovered over five decades by talent scout/record producer John Henry Hammond, who also championed Springsteen and recorded a?oeThe Boss'sa?? first demo. Now, like a spinoff from a hit TV sitcom, Viggiano has created an entire cabaret show featuring songs and performers produced by Hammond during his long career at Columbia Records. In FROM LADY DAY TO THE BOSS: 50 YEARS OF TALENT DISCOVERED BY LEGENDARY COLUMBIA RECORD PRODUCER JOHN HENRY HAMMOND, Viggiano will deliver her unique renditions of classic tunes recorded by Bessie Smith, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, Harry James, Count Basie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Leonard Cohen, George Benson, and Springsteen.

Bistro and MAC Hanson Award winning vocalist,Lucille Carr-Kaffashan, returns to Don't Tell Mama this fall with her latest cabaret show, How The Light Gets In. Performances are scheduled on Friday, September 27 at 7 pm, Thursday,October 17 at 7 pm, and Sunday, October 27 at 3:30 pm. Music director Jeff Cubeta on piano and back-up vocals is joined by Sean Harkness on guitar and Matt Scharfglass on bass.

An evening of Sirs Elton John, Paul McCartney and Andrew Lloyd Webber had people dancing in their seats at 54 Below this week.

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Prospect Theater Company celebrated twenty years of bringing to life original musical theater works at their 2019 Gala at Manhattan Penthouse in New York on April 8.

MAC Award-winning vocal group Marquee Five's '8-Track Throwback' returns to the Laurie Beechman Theatre with a rockin' four-piece band.

Bistro and MAC Hanson Award winning vocalist, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan, returns to Don't Tell Mamathis spring with a new cabaret show, How The Light Gets In. This show features the work of male singer-songwriters who use their art to give voice to the feelings and experiences that men are typically discouraged from expressing in our society, including artists Billy Joel, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Leonard Cohen, Darius Rucker and others.

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards were handed out on Tuesday night, March 26, during a glitzy evening at New York City's SONY Hall.

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards were handed out last night (Tuesday, March 26, 2019) during a glitzy evening at New York City's SONY Hall.

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards were handed out last night (Tuesday, March 26, 2019) during a glitzy evening at New York City's SONY Hall.

2019 MAC Award nominee and Bistro Award winner Sierra Rein returns to Don't Tell Mama this week with her well-received show RUNNING IN PLACE.

The 2017 winner of Mama's Next Big Act, Heather Villaescusa, is bringing her show, The Happiness Project-A 10 Week Guide, back to NYC's Don't Tell Mama, exactly one year to the date of her opening, on Sunday, March 3 at 6:00pm. The singer returns with her long-time director Lennie Watts and musical director Steven Ray Watkins through a 10-week journey trying to find happiness in the insanity of being a mother, holding down a full-time job, being in a contest and ninja fighting those gremlins in the brain. Heather Villasescusa is an award contender for the 2019 Mac Award for Female Vocalist.

An evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into harmony fireworks! Marquee Five's nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats like George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and more. Piano and bass support big band vocals that will thrill your ears and touch your heart.

Lynda Rodolitz, the 2018 winner of Mama's next BIG Act, will present her new show 'Animal Magnetism' at Don't Tell Mama on February 10, 13, 24 and 27. When she grew frustrated with the dating advice she was getting from her human friends, Lynda turned to the animal kingdom to see what could be learned from them about lasting happy relationships. There'll be fascinating facts, great songs and lots of laughs along the way.

Back Porch Swing: Swingin' Standards in Knockout Harmony will be presented by the Marquee Fiveon Friday, March 1 at 7:00 PM at The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The group will offer an evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into the rich harmonies of the big band vocal style. The Marquee Five's heart-warming nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats such as George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin and more.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2019 MAC Award nominees. The nominees, in a majority of the categories, were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership. Special committees selected the nominees in the Ensemble Instrumentalist, Piano Bar Instrumentalist, Piano Bar Singing Entertainer (Female; Male), Recording (LaMott Friedman), Major Recording, Song and Comedy/Novelty Song categories.

An evening of favorites from the American Songbook spun into harmony fireworks! Marquee Five's nostalgic show will transport you back in time by visiting musical greats like George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and more. Piano and bass support big band vocals that will thrill your ears and touch your heart.

Lynda Rodolitz, the 2018 winner of Mama's next BIG Act, will present her new show Animal Magnetism at Don't Tell Mama on Sundays February 10, and 24 at 3 PM and Wednesdays, February 13 and 27 at 7 PM. The show is directed by Lennie Watts with Steven Ray Watkins as Musical Director, featuring Matt Scharfglass on bass and Don Kelly on percussion.

Lynda Rodolitz, the 2018 winner of Mama's next BIG Act, will present her new show 'Animal Magnetism' at Don't Tell Mama on February 10, 13, 24 and 27. When she grew frustrated with the dating advice she was getting from her human friends, Lynda turned to the animal kingdom to see what could be learned from them about lasting happy relationships. There'll be fascinating facts, great songs and lots of laughs along the way.