It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently when the Irvine Barclay Theatre presented DEFYING GRAVITY: AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN SCHWARTZ & FRIENDS to a sold-out crowd on the evening of May 23, 2026.
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring Corner of the Sky: The Music of Stephen Schwartz, Paradise Blue, and Bad Dates: End Game.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets announced winners of the 40th Annual MAC Awards on March 23, 2026, at NYC's Peter Norton Symphony Space, including special honoree awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will celebrate one of Broadway's most influential composers with A Wicked Evening with the Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends with Pops Orchestra.
The UC College-Conservatory of Music will present its annual Moveable Feast gala, featuring a rich tapestry of performances and interactive experiences.
Pacific Symphony will ring in the SummerFest season with the ultimate summer party on July 4 - with fireworks! Learn more about the series here and see how to purchase tickets.
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Sierra Boggess and more! See the full lineup here.
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!
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of two groundbreaking, iconic musicals CHICAGO and A CHORUS LINE, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with Spot-On Entertainment presented a one-nigh-only star-studded concert featuring the music of John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Marvin Hamlisch. The lineup included Tony Award nominees Tony Yazbeck and OC native Eden Espinosa, plus Max Clayton, Jason Graae, and original A CHORUS LINE cast member Kay Cole. The event was hosted by Scott Coulter and featured pianist John Boswell and the Fabulous 50 orchestra under the direction of Rob Istad.
Jerry Herman’s songs have lit up Broadway for decades with toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical showstoppers. Now he’s sharing his great musical legacy with a new generation of music lovers.
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!
54 BELOW will celebrate the Valentine’s Day with a line up of shows including Debbie Gibson: Love Songs, The Love Express: A Journey For The Heart, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
Continuing our roundups of some of the best shows we’ve reviewed for BWW Cabaret in 2024, we put together a list of nine of our favorite winter holiday concerts from the past holiday season.
The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed four new shows, including Kathleen Parks and many more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!
Susie Mosher (Hairspray) and recording artist John Boswell star as Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole in a special run of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show at Birdland. Each Cashino starts with a short film about the lives of the singers as they strive to become internet entrepreneurs, followed by a high energy live set.
Get the latest scoop on the upcoming performances at 54 Below. From Broadway veterans to rising stars, experience the magic of live entertainment this coming month.
