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Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Leah Crocetto, Rex Smith and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway and cabaret stars will pay tribute to iconic composer Henry Mancini in MANCINI:54, taking place Monday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. at 54 Below (254 W. 54th Street).

The July 28th show celebrated a forgotten, frivolous and fun-filled musical, originally starring Lucille Ball, the third in a series produced and hosted by Backstage Babbles' Charles Kirsch.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 

54 BELOW will present a concert of the Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh musical Wildcat, which premiered on Broadway in 1960 and starred the legendary Lucille Ball. Learn more!

The West End hit My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) has made its New York debut. Performances ran on June 13, 14, and 15 at New York City Center, featuring writer and performer Rob Madge. Check out photos from opening night!

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See the full lineup here.

The June 3 edition of this bi-weekly variety show featured Gabrielle Stravelli, Carly Ozard, Cole Thompson and more. The LINEUP returns 6/17 with another anything-goes variety show lineup.

Adrian Galante celebrated the release of his debut album 'Introducing Adrian Galante' with a night of musical magic at Birdland Jazz Club. The show featured Galante on clarinet (and 2 piano features), with a trio of veteran NYC musicians: Alan Broadbent (piano), Jay Leonhart (bass), & Obed Calvaire (drums). Album available on the Zoho Music Label.

On Monday night, Birdland was buzzing as Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch took to the stage with their brand-new show, Close To You. Joined by Pat O’Leary on bass and Mark McLean on drums, the dynamic duo delivered a genre-spanning set that moved effortlessly through jazz, pop, Brazilian rhythms, rock-n-roll, country, and R&B. See photos from the show.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

54 BELOW will honor the LGBTQ+ performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Pride Month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Clint Holmes lit up Birdland on Monday night with Icons Reimagined, a concert celebrating legendary songs from iconic artists, films, and Broadway shows. Check out photos from the event.

On Monday, May 28 at Birdland, David Marino lit up the stage with 'I Wish You Love,' a jubilant celebration of the French songbook that had the sold-out crowd enraptured from the first note. Check out photos of the show.

Newly-minted cabaret star Macon Prickett returns to 54 Below on 5/3 with a revamped and retooled version of the show he made his debut with last November. Read a conversation below with Macon about the lessons he learned from his debut, and more.

Last night at 54 Below, we all got to witness what can happen when all things align. The musical choices were an Easter basket of “goodies” – and, then, a surprise visit from TONY winner Alice Ripley? Yes, it was that kind of night.

A night to be remembered at Gotham Comedy Club last Monday, April 14 as New York's cabaret community gathered to celebrate the Bistro winners at it's 40th anniversary awards night.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets presented The 39th MAC Awards on Monday, April 10, 2025, at a LIVE ceremony at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space. Check out the winners list here!

On Monday night, Birdland welcomed Barry Kleinbort toits stage Mr. Kleinbort himself hosted the fun, weaving together backstage anecdotes from his legendary career crafting material for some of the stage's most iconic divas. See photos from the show.