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Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar will appear at Birdland for Cole Porter's birthday in “It's De-Lovely: Cole Porter's Birthday” in June. Learn more about the performance here!

The 5/8 cabaret show offers an evening of joyous revelation and heartfelt introspection with a diverse musical song selection that all speak the language of love in their own unique way.

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

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.

New York City cabaret fixture Jeff Harnar turns his attention to songwriters from the city that never sleeps at his latest show, Confessions of a New Yorker. He’ll be back at Birdland on 6/9 honoring another great NYC songwriter, Cole Porter

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. See photos here!

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!

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!

Monday night’s installment of Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland was yet another testament to why the esteemed producer and host remains an indispensable force in the cabaret world. See photos from the show!

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Karen Mason’s returned to Birdland with “Karen’s Back” was a masterclass in charisma, vocal brilliance, and storytelling. Check out photos from the show.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

54 Below will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker. Learn more here!

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB presented the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker – on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 PM. See photos here!

On Monday 2/3, Jeff Harnar returns to Birdland with “Confessions of a New Yorker,” an early musical Valentine to NYC featuring the songs of of Cy Coleman, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers & Hart, Comden & Green and more.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of MAC and Bistro Award-winning concert artist Jeff Harnar – celebrating Manhattan in music with Confessions of a New Yorker in February. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Kidwell is a storyteller with an extraordinary ability to capture the full spectrum of human emotion. Through her powerful vocals, thoughtful selections, and deeply personal reflections, her performance was as moving as it was memorable.

Sisters Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway are in a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at 54 Below through November 30, singing about NYC, their younger years, love, life, etc., with glorious harmony and emotions with a terrific trio led by pianist Alex Rybeck.

New York's Urban Stages has announced the 16th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, with performances from Wednesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 15th. This celebrated series will benefit Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.  

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.