Review: ONE FOR JOHNNY MERCER at Dizzy's Was One Fine Show
by Rob Lester - June 18, 2024
ONE FOR JOHNNY MERCER at Dizzy's was another treat in the Songbook Sundays series. Johnny Mercer had a way with words. Stritch, Blackhurst, Stravelli and Lee have a way of singing and winging them. Duke Ellington's turn comes in August....
Review: Robert Bannon's PRIDE PLAYLIST at 54 Below Is a Celebration!
by Nathan Johnson - June 16, 2024
Robert is a party and always has a genuine smile on his face, as if, in his own impish way, he is inviting anyone with joy in their hearts to join him. I will say, there is one major flaw with every Robert Bannon show, at least the two I’ve seen: they aren’t long enough!...
Review: Susan Mack Shines Bright in NO MORE BLUES at Birdland
by Analisa Bell - June 14, 2024
Susan Mack played to a sold-out crowd at Birdland on Monday night. Overall, Mack delivered a wonderful night of music, which transported the audience away from the stresses of the day and melted the blues away....
Review: High-Powered Garland Tribute NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
by Rob Lester - June 11, 2024
The 12th annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub had no shortage of pow to wow its eager audience. The annual event drew a big crowd and money for the Ali Forney Center, a non-profit benefitting homeless LGBTQ+ youth. The June 3rd show turned on the energy to the max....
Review: Norm Lewis Brings a Touch of Broadway to 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - June 07, 2024
This reviewer left the theater this night with the phenomenal music still humming in my head. The show continues its run on June 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at 54 Below with different guests each night, including Marc Shaiman, Alice Ripley, Will Swenson, Seth Rudetsky, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Nova Pa...
Review: TAKING NOTES Takes a Look at Learning at The Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - June 08, 2024
TAKING NOTES is a cabaret show with laughs and lessons learned in life and school. with a lot of pop and musical theatre along the way. Andrew Bova is the student taking it all in. The May 31st show was a promising NYC cabaret debut by a gregarious guy with teachable moments....