The Duplex News

On Monday, March 30th, the 2020 MAC Awards were broadcast via Facebook Live from the living rooms or Lennie Watts and Amy Wolk/Lorinda Lisitza in a split-screen presentation in which The Three Stooges of Cabaret made their community of artists laugh with many hi-jinks, giggles, grins, silliness, and an ongoing series of the new MAC Award theme song, penned by Wolk and Lisitza themselves. The intent was to bring some levity to a difficult time in the world and, judging by the comment scroll during the home-made telecast, the hardworking trio tickled the funnybones of many. As names were announced, recipients called in to say a few words (apropos to the proceedings, Mr. Watts' telephone ringtone is the Benny Hill theme song) and particularly moving speeches from the proceedings came from Lisa Viggiano, Meg Flather, and Jeff Harnar. The entire show can be seen on Broadway World HERE. Results of the voting can be seen below.

With the Coronavirus stopping all social gatherings and causing the closing of Don't Tell Mama for the duration, MAC has made a change from the previously announced event which was to be held at the club.

Two-time MAC Award winner Georga Osborne is a tried-and-true cabaret performer with fans and family all throughout the city of Manhattan; and even though it has been a while since she had a new show, everyone is awaiting her return. Right now, she's at home busily making plans for a real-life, really big show.

The MAC Awards were scheduled to be celebrated on March 30th at Sony Hall. Instead they will be announced via Facebook Live from Lennie Watts' home. The times are a little different now, but the celebration of art is the same.

The Complete Shows Edition of The Pandemic Playlist gives audiences an opportunity to see their favorite artists' shows, even while socially isolated. Here are 20 shows to keep you company during the quarantine!

As the cabaret community reaches out to fans and friends through Live Streaming Events, Stephen Mosher continues to bring their Youtube videos to homebound fans who yearn for their favorites.

Cabaret Editor Stephen Mosher shares another day of his Pandemic Playlist as the artists of the cabaret community get more much-needed exposure and Broadway World readers get more much-needed at-home entertainment

The Rigano Songbook 7th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza, originally set to play The Duplex on Friday March 13, has been postponed to April 4th at 6:30pm. Given the uncertainty surrounding all public events during this health crisis The Rigano Songbook, brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano, decided it was best to move the event.

During the live entertainment shut-down in New York City people will need entertainment. Stephen Mosher starts a new series on Broadway World Cabaret - a regular playlist the puts a light on the talents who fill the stages of the clubs of NYC.

Susie Mosher took a night off and Jim Caruso took over at The Lineup and the hits just keep on coming.

Honeck-Moss Productions will present 'In The Works.' This exciting series is an opportunity for composers to try out new work in front of an audience and see how it plays in a supportive environment. It is also an opportunity to create community among the composers and their performers.

Created and written by THREE-TIME Emmy Award winner Anthony Wilkinson, the infamous Housewives of Secaucus are making their Broadway Comedy Club debut March 11 spoofing your favorite shows you LOVE to hate.

The Rigano Songbook, brothers David Rigano and Paul Rigano, are offering a special limited time discount to their 7th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza, playing at The Duplex on Friday March 13th at 6:30pm.

By popular demand, FRIGID Festival has announced their '2020 Hangover Production' for The Kraine Theater is A Southern Fairytale, the story of a gay Christian growing up in the Deep South written and performed by Ty Autry and directed by David L. Carson. After five performances, including one to be staged this Friday, March 6th at 5:10 p.m., an additional sixth performance has been added this Sunday, March 8th at 6:50 p.m. at The Kraine Theater, 84 East 4th Street in New York City. This production will be followed by an international tour.

Full Bodied Sound is putting on a cabaret called B Side Disney!

Australian cabaret artist Analisa Bell will be reprising her most recent cabaret, a?oeMy Island Home: A New York City Serenadea?? at Don't Tell Mama this Sunday, March 8 at 7pm. 

This Month, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Full casting has been finalized for the previously announced 7th Annual Ides of March Extravaganza at the Duplex on March 13 at 6:30pm. Every year The Rigano Songbook gathers to sing original songs, muse on fate and hubris, and celebrate the anniversary of the brutal assassination of Julius Caesar.

A Sensible Theatre Co. presents The Sensible Cabaret - once a month, every month - aiming to elevate Queer & Allied artists here in New York City. This Thursday, March 5th at 7:00pm at the Duplex. Sensible will feature Charlie Johnson in his new act 'This is a Pop show'

Brooklyn-based performer, Raquel Cion, is poised for her March 2020 performances of her alt-cabaret, Me & Mr. Jones: My Intimate Relationship with David Bowie at Pangea, located at 178 Second Avenue New York, NY 10003. The 90-minute cabaret explores the lifelong 'soul love' that Cion has for David Bowie's artistry and David Jones's humanity.