Sidney Myer News

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!

After a thrilling inaugural year in 2024, The 92nd Street Y, New York’s School of Music has announced the full lineup for the 2025 92NY Summer Cabaret Conference running July 14-18, 2025.

The acclaimed Broadway and cabaret singer - still going strong at 100 – celebrated her birthday with 4/1 and 4/2 shows at Don't Tell Mama featuring hits of the Great American Songbook, guest stars and plenty of fun.

Multi-award winning Nelson Aspen to debut new cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama, July 10 & 17, 7:00pm. 'Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale' is an evening of songs and stories based on the compelling new historical fantasy novel by author and singer, Nelson Aspen.

KIM DAVID SMITH's new album Mostly Marlene, is available in streaming and digital formats now! This month, he was nominated for a 2025 MAC Award for “Major Artist.” Learn more and listen to the album.

Kim David Smith, the provocative international singer and actor, will release the new album Mostly Marlene in digital and streaming platforms on 3/21. Smith will celebrate the album’s release with a special New York concert at Joe’s Pub that night.

The singer-songwriter stopped by the Midtown cabaret bar on March 7th to play some of what he's written recently, with a cast of special guests and an impressively varied selection of songs.

KIM DAVID SMITH has released the new single from his upcoming album Mostly Marlene. “Illusions” – a studio duet with Tony-nominated playwright and performer Charles Busch. Listen now!

Join composer and performer Steve Schalchlin and his cherished friends, including special guests legendary cabaret comedian Sidney Myer, jazz virtuoso Natalie Douglas from Birdland, and rising star Blake Zolfo.

KIM DAVID SMITH will release the new album Mostly Marlene in digital and streaming platforms on Friday, March 21. Learn more!

This year is shaping up as an exciting one for rising star conductor Leonard Weiss as he works towards his 2026 debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The MSO's Cybec Assistant Conductor, Leonard Weiss has been selected as a Conducting Fellow at the prestigious Tanglewood Music Center.

Award-winning composer Steve Schalchlin will bring his unique sound to Don't Tell Mama NYC. This will be an evening of laughter, reflection, and soaring melodies as Schalchlin weaves together his signature blend of gallows humor and heartfelt depth. 

BroadwayWorld is excited to debut the exclusive track 'Mama Ma' from the world premiere recording of the National Theatre production of Phaedra. Listen to it now.

Over three star-filled summer nights in February 2025, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will continue its more than 60-year tradition of performing free outdoor concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Landing in Australia next month, Grammy Award winner and contemporary R&B star Leon Bridges is ready to sweep audiences off their feet on his biggest Australian shows to date. Alongside Bridges, Glass Beams will also present a music experience at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Thursday 23 January.

Tyler Childers will embark on a massive headline tour next year with stops at Lexington’s Kroger Field, New York’s Forest Hills Stadium, Nashville’s GEODIS Park, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, and more.

Marci Kraft collaborates with Director Marilyn Maye and musicians David Pearl, Jack Cavari, Daniel Glass, & Tom Hubbard for her latest show 'A New Party With Marci' at Don't Tell Mama in midtown NYC.

Performers will come together for BACK TO THE BEECH - an evening to benefit the survival and revitalization of the beloved Laurie Beechman Theatre located in the West Bank Cafe. Telly Leung has joined the cast. Learn more about the event here!

On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Mabel Mercer Foundation proudly presented the final night of the 35th annual New York Cabaret Convention, held at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The three-night 2024 Cabaret Convention closed on a high note with Everything Old Is New Again, featuring classic songs, old and new. See photos from the night.

The Cabaret Convention's three multi-performer shows are done for this year. Concluding our recaps, here's the word on what we heard during the third night: EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN, presented on October 24th. So many songs, so many singers, jammed into three nights, is the cornucopia of the Cabaret Convention concerts.