Nikki MacCallum News

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud present the premiere of Donna McKechnie's new Talk/Variety show on Monday, December 9 at 7pm. Tony-winning choreographer/director Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) was Donna's Very Special Guest for the evening, with singers Nick Adams and Nikki MacCallum singing songs from Mitchell's hit shows. Donna and Jerry discussed life, love, careers and even ended the evening with a good, old-fashioned soft-shoe, after Mitchell demonstrated his most successful audition tune, 'I Love A Piano!' Scroll down for photos!

Wow, talk about a thumbs up! BroadwayWorld.com Cabaret Reviewer/Columnist Stephen Hanks received such a positive reaction to his '2012 Best of New York Cabaret' piece posted yesterday that we thought it would be fun for him to add to his original 13 "honorable mentions" list. So, here for your holiday week reading pleasure is Part 2 of his "Best" and "Most" Honorable Mentions in Cabaret for 2012 with 21 new listings (because an even 20 would be trite). Enjoy!

Ars Nova has announced a slew of special events that will be presented following its current production of 'Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812,' an electro-pop opera ripped from a scandalous slice of Tolstoy's War and Peace.

About the show: Matchmaker Matchmaker I'm Willing to Settle! invites you to join "Nikki" as she plunges into the matrix of the world wide web to emerge as a guru of Internet Dating in this new original musical. Throw in accidental pornography, impromptu 24 hour trips to Europe, a video chat romance and you've got an honest, heartbreakingly uplifting story that will delight the single, the not, those wishing they were single again…and everyone in between!

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) announces a jam-packed end-of-year lineup featuring exciting new comedy, music and theater programming.

SaltSpeck Productions presents a showcase production of Madam Fury's Traveling Show. Performances will take place from tonight, September 2 through September 8 at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). Official Opening is set for tonight, September 2 at 8pm.

SaltSpeck Productions presents a showcase production of Madam Fury's Traveling Show. Performances will take place from September 2 through September 8 at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street). Official Opening is set for Sunday, September 2 at 8pm.

With her bright and beautiful belt, brilliant, quirky singer-songwriter, Amanda Taraska will present her first solo show at Manhattan's acclaimed Laurie Beechman Theatre. The hour-long concert, featuring musical direction by Wicked's Walter Thompson, will showcase original work by up-and-coming writers Nick Blaemire, Jeff Bowen, Rob Hartmann, Natalie Lovejoy, Robby Sandler and Daniel Green, Dustin Sullivan and Elyssa Samsel, and David Alan Thornton and by beloved musical theatre luminaries Jason Robert Brown, Pasek and Paul, and Stephen Sondheim. Additionally, Miss Taraska will duet with special guests David Alan Thornton, Dustin Sullivan and Nikki MacCallum and debut selections from her own musical catalogue.

With her bright and beautiful belt, brilliant, quirky singer-songwriter, Amanda Taraska will present her first solo show at Manhattan's acclaimed Laurie Beechman Theatre. The hour-long concert, featuring musical direction by Wicked's Walter Thompson, will showcase original work by up-and-coming writers Nick Blaemire, Jeff Bowen, Rob Hartmann, Natalie Lovejoy, Robby Sandler and Daniel Green, Dustin Sullivan and Elyssa Samsel, and David Alan Thornton and by beloved musical theatre luminaries Jason Robert Brown, Pasek and Paul, and Stephen Sondheim. Additionally, Miss Taraska will duet with special guests David Alan Thornton, Dustin Sullivan and Nikki MacCallum and debut selections from her own musical catalogue.

Matchmaker Matchmaker I'm Willing to Settle chronicles one woman's adventures in Internet Dating in Manhattan.

OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's destination for theater and nightlife on the fringe of Harvard Square, has been bringing exciting and original programming to the space in 2011.

NiCori Studios and Productions presents Music and Lyrics By HER starring Andrea Frierson, Mimi Bessette, Nikki MacCallum and Corinna Sowers-Adler

NiCori Studios and Productions presents Music and Lyrics By HER starring Andrea Frierson, Mimi Bessette, Nikki MacCallum and Corinna Sowers-Adler

'Playing With Matches' (Thursday April 28th 7:00 PM at The Duplex) is an evening showcasing the music of singer song writer Brandon James Gwinn. Brandon will be performing an extensive collection of songs including selections that will be recorded on his upcoming album.

'Playing With Matches' (Thursday April 28th 7:00 PM at The Duplex) is an evening showcasing the music of singer song writer Brandon James Gwinn. Brandon will be performing an extensive collection of songs including selections that will be recorded on his upcoming album.

Hosted by Christine Pedi, the 2011 MAC Awards will take place on Tuesday, Mat 10 and B.B. King Blues Club and Grill. The ceremony will honor Annie Ross for Lifetime Achievement and George Sanders with the MAC Board of Directors Award.

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!

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: I'm Willing to Settle, a musical guide to Internet dating with Nikki MacCallum will be featured at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue) on October 2 at 4:30pm, October 3 at 7pm November 1 at 7pm.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: I'm Willing to Settle, a musical guide to Internet dating with Nikki MacCallum will be featured at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue) on October 2 at 4:30pm, October 3 at 7pm November 1 at 7pm.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker: I'm Willing to Settle, a musical guide to Internet dating with Nikki MacCallum will be featured at The Duplex (61 Christopher Street at Seventh Avenue) on October 2 at 4:30pm, October 3 at 7pm November 1 at 7pm.