Ron Abel News

Album Review: Dear Mr. Jones Sends Us A Dear John Album & We Still Swoon For Him With I THINK WE SHOULD SEE OTHER PEOPLE

by Bobby Patrick — October 2, 2023

I THINK WE SHOULD SEE OTHER PEOPLE is one of the albums out this year that we will be going back to again and again.

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — September 30, 2023

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month

by Blair Ingenthron — September 29, 2023

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October.

54 SINGS BANDSTAND, Cheyenne Jackson, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — September 16, 2023

Check out the lineup of performances next week at 54 Below!

Tony Danza, Nikki M. James, and More Join Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland Next Month

by Stephi Wild — September 13, 2023

Jamie deRoy brings her acclaimed Jamie deRoy & friends cabaret show back to New York’s famed Birdland Jazz Club, Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.

Album Review: Lucie Arnaz Tells Everyone “How I Got The Job” On Her New Album LIVE AT THE PURPLE ROOM

by Bobby Patrick — August 26, 2023

Lucie’s singing voice is that of a Broadway belter, but more than that, Lucie Arnaz is an actor.

Review: SCOTT SIEGEL'S BROADWAY: THE NEXT GENERATION at 54 Below

by Rob Lester — August 29, 2023

Broadway’s Next Generation generated big hope for the future as these worth-discovering young artists sang of their own big hopes.

Music Review: Ben Jones' Latest Swoon-Worthy Single TOO LATE NOW Has Arrived Just In Time

by Bobby Patrick — August 22, 2023

We loved this new single of an old song in a young voice, and though many of us have heard this one many times over many years, Ben Jones makes it worthwhile again.

Photos: August 15th Performance Of THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER As Photographed By Matt Baker

by Stephen Mosher — August 21, 2023

Photo Master Matt Baker returns to capture the latest LINEUP

Ben Crawford, Elisa Galindez, and More to Play 54 Below This Week

by Blair Ingenthron — August 19, 2023

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Lookin' Lively In I GOT THE JOB! at 54 Below

by Stephen Mosher — August 2, 2023

The iconic singing actress returned to 54 Below with her hit show after a long wait.

Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Celebrates Twenty Years With Proclamations and Thrilling Talent!

by Blair Ingenthron — July 30, 2023

On Monday, July 24, Birdland Jazz Club celebrated the landmark 20th Anniversary of its wildly popular weekly open mic night/variety show “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Review: Whereas JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With Elegance at Birdland

by Isabella Babich — July 28, 2023

It is a true wondrous achievement to have a show every week lasting 20 years, with over 1040 shows and 1840 performers.

Photos: July 18th THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER Last One Before 5th Anniversary Of Hit Show

by Stephen Mosher — July 23, 2023

Fun, festive frippery was the order of the day at last week's LINEUP.

Review: Lucie Arnaz I GOT THE JOB! at 54 Below Plays All Her Songs

by Stephen Mosher — July 20, 2023

I GOT THE JOB! SONGS FROM MY MUSICAL PAST demands to be seen.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Brings I GOT THE JOB to 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — July 20, 2023

Last night, after a 4 year wait and re-schedules due to COVID and knee surgery, Lucie Arnaz hit the stage of 54Below with all cylinders on burn and guns ablaze! She performed an evening she calls “I GOT THE JOB” and kept the celeb filled New York City audience entranced from beginning to end,