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Lucie Arnaz concluded her “job” at 54 Below last night and she entranced a celebrity filled audience during the final night of her show titled “ I Got The Job”.   Check out photos here!

Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.  

There's a perfect pair this week at 54 Below: a dazzling, delicious, dynamic, dynamite duo. Decades-long friends Liz Callaway and Jason Graae sparkle with real chemistry and connection. The opening on the night on July 3rd had plenty of fireworks of its own. Their bang-up job continues on July 5 and 6.

At first glance they might seem like a musical and personality mismatch, but the chemistry between Liz Callaway and Jason Graae is far from problematic.  It is an enormously entertaining integration of these two artists musicianship, acting, and comedic expertise.

Birdland presented hostess/producer Jamie deRoy along with her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on the historic stage Monday, July 1.  See photos from the show and celebration!

It’s not my photography skills, nor the lighting, camera or lens that make these photos taken last night of Christine Andreas appear to be similar to the ones I shot 10 years ago. Madame Andreas (who speaks lots of French during her show aat 54 Below) has found the secret of ageless, timeless beauty. 

Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!

It isn’t often on a hot summer night that I get chills and goosebumps, but that happened at Linda Eder’s performance at 54 Below last night.  Check out photos here

Tony-award Nominee Josh Young will serve as the Musical Theater Arts Mentor at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy for Session 1 & 2 this summer.

Each night of Norm Lewis's SUMMERTIME show at 54 Below was a different kind of magic and, lucky me, living so nearby, I was able to capture all the award-winning guests and high-profile friends. So, here for Norm Lewis, who brought summer early to all of us at 54 Below, is a scrapbook of his seven nights and special guests, both on stage and off.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Next week 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

“The Heat is On” at 54 Below with a new show Norm Lewis is performing, called SUMMERTIME (Special TONY Edition). Check out photos here!

I had no idea that 54 DOES 54 has been an annual event for many years, but I am so glad I was there on Sunday night to witness the range of talents and the performances from so many of the staff of the club and personnel from the offices upstairs of 54 Below.

Last Friday, May 24, the audience at 54 Below was treated to the beautiful, dulcet tones of America’s Got Talent finalist, Jimmie Herrod with COLOR & LIGHT. This reviewer loved seeing just how much Herrod was enjoying himself on stage. He performed with such ease and grace and communicated so effortlessly with his bandmates. It was a joy to watch!

Fast-rising vocalist Jimmie Herrod made his New York City solo show debut at 54 Below on last night on May 24th. Jimmie’s tonal dexterity, vocal chords that have no limits, and imaginative jazz interpretations of Broadway and Pop standards thrilled a room full of music lovers, with special guest Alex Boniello (Dear Evan Hansen).

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 Below next week, featuring Linda Eder, Tony Danza and more. See the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cabaret luminaries, supporters, and officers of The Mabel Mercer Foundation gathered at The Pierre Hotel last night to celebrate the100th anniversary of the birth year of cabaret legend Julie Wilson.  Check out photos here!

The New Jersey Symphony will present four performances of “Epic Scores of John Williams and More!'. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Lianne Marie Dobbs is the real deal, and she captivated an audience of music connoisseurs with her formidable vocal talents and wit in her show titled Why CAN'T a Woman...? at Chelsea Table + Stage