Review: CASHINO at Birdland Is High-Energy, Nonstop Fun
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2024
Susie Mosher (Hairspray) and recording artist John Boswell are Johnny Niagra and Pepper Cole, two desperate, crazy Vegas casino singers. Mosher and Boswell are doing a limited run of Cashino, with a short film followed by a high energy live set featuring crazy, ultra-specific 80s + Broadway mashups....
Review: Tony Danza Is a Natural in STANDARDS & STORIES at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 30, 2024
Tony Danza was all grace and charm at his solo show Standards and Stories on May 28. The actor, best known for his roles on TAXI and WHO'S THE BOSS also has a deep love for American standards, which he demonstrated at the show’s opening night. Danza has two more performances at 54 Below – you can ca...
Review: MOSS's Reunion at Joe's Pub Is Radiant
by Rob Lester - May 31, 2024
MOSS sang at Joe's Pub almost 20 years ago before making their first (and, so far, only) album. The occasional reunion of this group is an occasion for rejoicing! They were back for one of their regions and sound splendid. They are MOSS and they are marvelous....
Review: SPRING, STRINGS, AND TASTY THINGS at Green-Wood Cemetery Was Delightful
by Eliana Sara - May 31, 2024
Sometimes macabre, sometimes whimsical, always beautiful, Death of Classical presents some of the most unique classical music and opera experiences in New York City. Their immersive May 24th event continued their tradition of weird yet lovely death-based musical fare straight out of crypts, graveyar...
Review: Alexis Cole Celebrated New York City at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 28, 2024
On Tuesday May 21st at at 7 pm, Alexis Cole took us on a journey of songs celebrating New York City at 54 Below. I’LL TAKE NEW YORK: GREAT SONGS OF A GREAT CITY was a smooth, polished evening of intimate cabaret as Cole bounced from song to song, giving us a taste of classic songs performed expertly...
Review: Carolyn Montgomery Connects to Rosemary Clooney at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - May 26, 2024
Rosemary Clooney's lifetime of music is explored in Carolyn Montgomery's thought-provoking, memory-stoking act GIRLSINGER, directed by Sally Mayes. Its second NYC presentation on May 22nd is updated and expanded from its opening night in January. It will be followed by bookings in Florida plus LA, C...
Review: FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING Finds Steve Ross in Fine Form at Birdland
by Rob Lester - May 25, 2024
Finding words for FINDING WORDS FOR SPRING with veteran singer-pianist Steve Ross could result in adjectives such as 'lovely' and 'savvy' and 'charming.' Ross, the ultimate class act and champion of classic songs, makes us appreciate them anew, blossoming one more time, like the annual spring flower...
Review: 4 MUSICAL TENORS Make Heavenly Harmonizing at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - May 25, 2024
The Czech-Slovak vocalists who compose the 4 Musical Tenors - Michael Bragagnolo, Janm Kriz, Pavel Vitek, and Marian Vojtko - each hails from an extensive background in musical theater or opera productions performed throughout Europe. This reviewer was completely overwhelmed by the powerful and inte...
Review: GETTING TO NOËL YOU at Don't Tell Mama Is Utterly Splendid
by Analisa Bell - May 29, 2024
On Wednesday night, May 22, you could feel the buzz amongst the supportive, near sold-out crowd as Henderson embarked on his final performance of GETTING TO NOËL YOU! His comic timing and facial expressions were nothing short of entertaining!...