Sean Harkness News

The York Theatre Company officially opened Twist of Fate, the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series. Check out photos from the opening here!

Get a first look at the upcoming York Theatre Company “New2NY” production of TWIST OF FATE. Check out the photos below!

Meet the cast in all new Meet & Greet photos for the upcoming York Theatre Company “New2NY” production of TWIST OF FATE. Check out the photos here!

Ann Kittredge has announced encore performances of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall.

The York Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its Fall 2024 “New2NY” series.

Acclaimed singer Jeff Harnar recently revised his out-of-print Sammy Cahn album. The MAC and Bistro Award-winner will be celebrating the new album with shows at 54 Below on July 26th and 27th. The new album, published by PS Classics, is currently available for pre-order. Harnar's show spotlights Cahn’s lyrics for Sinatra, Hollywood, and WWII.

A 'Big' salute to songwriters Maltby & Shire, hosted and music-directed by Michael Lavine, brings us 'Closer Than Ever' to perfection. As tributes go, the one filled with the songs of Maltby and Shire, as they were bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award, was tops. Filled with theatre and cabaret performers, it was a great night.

Marilyn Maye will perform at the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, June 17, 2024 at The Cutting Room.

Nearly every Tuesday, Susie Mosher brings an exciting variety of acts to Birdland Jazz Club with THE LINEUP. This week's Lineup on May 21st featured host Susie Mosher and guests including Michael Winther, Molly Ryan and Sean Harkness. See some highlights of the evening taken by Conor Weiss.

Monday, June 17, 2024 will be the American Popular Song Society 3rd Annual Gala Benefit. It will honor the award winning Richard Maltby, Jr.  and David Shire with a Lifetime Achievement Award at The Cutting Room.

On Tuesday May 14th at 5:30 pm, singer Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her latest CD, Romantic Notions, with a show at Birdland. See highlights from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!

Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

Bistro and MAC Hanson Award winning vocalist, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan, will return to Don’t Tell Mama in June with the final show of her 2023/24 series honoring the work of singer-songwriters.

Nearly every Tuesday, Susie Mosher brings an exciting variety of acts to Birdland Jazz Club. This week's Lineup on April 23rd featured acts including Tanya Moberly, Kyra Lee, Sean Harkness, Yael Rasooly, Amy Irving, Aaron Lindenberg, David Marino Jay Maynar, Chase McCalll, and Gabrielle Stravelli. See some snaps of the evening by Conor Weiss.

At Chelsea Table + Stage, Klea Blackhurst 'Box Set' shows are continuing to draw crowds and bring smiles. Songs of Vernon Duke were on the bill in April, and May 5 will find her saluting Jerry Herman.

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Humorist and singer extraordinaire Ben Jones wowed the crowd at 54 Below on Sunday night. His show, LET ME BE FRANK, played on March 10th to an appreciative audience at Broadway's Supper Club. Photographer Conor Weiss snapped some shots of the night.

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

Acclaimed singer Ben Jones is back at 54 Below on March 10th with a show celebrating Frank Sinatra, including classic American Songbook hits by Cy Coleman, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. We spoke about the inspiration behind this new show, Jones's comedic bents, and what audiences can expect from the show.