21 A Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
SEATING CAPACITY: 110
Caveat History
Caveat is a 110-seat live show venue and bar on Clinton street in the lower east side. Find the street-level black door marked with a purple C just a couple doors south of Rizzo’s Pizza, head down a flight of stairs, and behind the purple curtain you’ll discover a spacious 5,000 square foot cabaret-style speakeasy theater, complete with a library nook, leather armchairs and wood panelling.
Shows at the Caveat
DATES PRODUCTION 9/10/2019 - 5/7/2020 Chaos Theory (2021)
News
Cabaret Roundup: June 15-21 – Bianca Leigh, Megan Hilty & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 15, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert in the catacombs of a cemetery in Brooklyn, Broadway star Megan Hilty in a new solo show, pride shows and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 15, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a concert in the catacombs of a cemetery in Brooklyn, Broadway star Megan Hilty in a new solo show, pride shows and more.
Seven Shows to Celebrate the Fourth of July - Music, Comedy, Dance Parties and More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 12, 2026
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a range of events including free outdoor concerts, a dance party at gay bar Red Eye NY, tributes to the Great American Songbook, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 12, 2026
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with a range of events including free outdoor concerts, a dance party at gay bar Red Eye NY, tributes to the Great American Songbook, and more.
Eight Ways to Celebrate Juneenth in NYC Through Music, Comedy and Dance
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 9, 2026
We gathered eight of our top picks for you to celebrate Juneteenth, spanning everything from free outdoor dance parties and children's events to a showcase of NYC’s best all-black improv and sketch teams!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 9, 2026
We gathered eight of our top picks for you to celebrate Juneteenth, spanning everything from free outdoor dance parties and children's events to a showcase of NYC’s best all-black improv and sketch teams!
Best of Cabaret for NYC Pride June 2026 – Burlesque, Dance Parties, Comedy & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 4, 2026
We put together a sample of some of the best shows for NYC Pride month across a range of budget points and genres, including Mina Hartong's pride comedy show, free dance parties and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 4, 2026
We put together a sample of some of the best shows for NYC Pride month across a range of budget points and genres, including Mina Hartong's pride comedy show, free dance parties and more.
Michael John Ciszewski's MOTHER, SUPERIOR to Play NYC Before Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
New York City-based comedian and storyteller Michael John Ciszewski will bring his comedy show Mother, Superior to Caveat in NYC before heading to London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
New York City-based comedian and storyteller Michael John Ciszewski will bring his comedy show Mother, Superior to Caveat in NYC before heading to London and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
WE'RE STILL IN THIS TOGETHER: AN HSM 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Will Come to Caveat NYC
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The High School Musical tribute variety show will bring sketch comedy, musical parodies, and performances to Caveat NYC, featuring a cast of eight performers in a celebration of Kenny Ortega's film.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
The High School Musical tribute variety show will bring sketch comedy, musical parodies, and performances to Caveat NYC, featuring a cast of eight performers in a celebration of Kenny Ortega's film.
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE GAY to Queer the Golden Age Canon at Caveat NYC
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE GAY, a queer reimagining of Golden Age musical theater classics, is set to perform at Caveat NYC, featuring 18 singers under the music direction of Tiffany Marie Wilhelm.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
IT MIGHT AS WELL BE GAY, a queer reimagining of Golden Age musical theater classics, is set to perform at Caveat NYC, featuring 18 singers under the music direction of Tiffany Marie Wilhelm.
Interview: Shawna Lucey of OPERA SAN JOSE
by Jim Munson - May 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with Shawna Lucey, Opera San Jose's General Director & CEO, about being one of a cohort of women in leadership roles in the Bay Area classical music scene.
by Jim Munson - May 22, 2026
BroadwayWorld chats with Shawna Lucey, Opera San Jose's General Director & CEO, about being one of a cohort of women in leadership roles in the Bay Area classical music scene.
2026 Tony Awards Viewing Parties in New York City
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
If you're looking for a place to enjoy the ceremony with other Broadway superfans, BroadwayWorld is bringing you a roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
If you're looking for a place to enjoy the ceremony with other Broadway superfans, BroadwayWorld is bringing you a roundup of all of the Tony Awards viewing parties that will be taking place across New York City this weekend.
Review: BLACK DIAMONDS AND THE BLUE BRAZIL, Lyceum Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 14, 2026
When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 14, 2026
When Sally returns to Cowdenbeath from her busy city life for her father’s funeral, she’s pulled back into the world of “The Blue Brazil” – the trials, triumphs, and unbreakable loyalty of a small-town football club with a big heart.
Best Cabaret in May 2026: Harry Connick Jr., Lillias White, Melissa Manchester & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 30, 2026
We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Now's your chance to see these stars live, in-person and in an intimate venue
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 30, 2026
We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Now's your chance to see these stars live, in-person and in an intimate venue
Cabaret Roundup: April 27-May 3- Stephen Schwartz, Lillias White & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 27, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a New York Pops concert honoring Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a new solo show by Natasha Vaynblat (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central), Lyrics & Lyricists, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 27, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a New York Pops concert honoring Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), a new solo show by Natasha Vaynblat (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central), Lyrics & Lyricists, and more.
Sketch Comedy Team Cliff Hanger Will Present Best-Of Showcase at Caveat NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
NYC sketch comedy group Cliff Hanger will present a best-of showcase at Caveat, with opening act Sydney Duncan, newest cast member of NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT and SNL Scholarship Award recipient.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
NYC sketch comedy group Cliff Hanger will present a best-of showcase at Caveat, with opening act Sydney Duncan, newest cast member of NICK CANNON PRESENTS: WILD 'N OUT and SNL Scholarship Award recipient.
POP PRINCEXX To Perform At CaveatNYC
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026
FATE Productions will present POP PRINCEXX at Caveat NYC, featuring a cast of femme and nonbinary performers singing selections from pop and princess icons, music directed by Tiffany Marie Wilhelm.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 26, 2026
FATE Productions will present POP PRINCEXX at Caveat NYC, featuring a cast of femme and nonbinary performers singing selections from pop and princess icons, music directed by Tiffany Marie Wilhelm.
Cast Set for EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Concert at Caveat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Existential Questions of the 21st Century, a musical comedy about climate doomerism by Sam Balzac, will present a one-day concert reading at Caveat in NYC, featuring an eight-person cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
Existential Questions of the 21st Century, a musical comedy about climate doomerism by Sam Balzac, will present a one-day concert reading at Caveat in NYC, featuring an eight-person cast.
Emily Markoe's MY LITTLE PHOBIA Will Hold One Night Only at Caveat NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Writer-performer Emily Markoe brings MY LITTLE PHOBIA, her dark comedy solo show about emetophobia and OCD, to Caveat in New York for one night only following sold-out runs at Hollywood Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Writer-performer Emily Markoe brings MY LITTLE PHOBIA, her dark comedy solo show about emetophobia and OCD, to Caveat in New York for one night only following sold-out runs at Hollywood Fringe and Edinburgh Fringe.
DEAD OUTLAW and More Set For Theater Wit 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Theater Wit announced its 2026-27 season, featuring Chicago premieres of ADOLESCENT SALVATION, DEAD OUTLAW, and WE HAD A WORLD, plus the return of WHO'S HOLIDAY! in its sixth consecutive holiday run.
Cabaret Roundup: April 20-26- Samantha Bee, Betty Buckley & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 20, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including comedian Samantha Bee (Daily Show), Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), Betty Buckley (Annie Get Your Gun) and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 20, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including comedian Samantha Bee (Daily Show), Hugh Panaro (Phantom of the Opera), Betty Buckley (Annie Get Your Gun) and more.
Clarita De Gennaro Led Thoughts and Prayers in Fringe Festival Run at The Chain Theatre
by Felicitas de la Fare - Apr 18, 2026
What did our critic think of CLARITA DE GENNARO at Aaaa?
by Felicitas de la Fare - Apr 18, 2026
What did our critic think of CLARITA DE GENNARO at Aaaa?
Yaroslav Zubko to Present Solo Comedy Show BEFORE THE WAR IS OVER at Caveat NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Comedian Yaroslav Zubko will perform his debut solo show at Caveat in New York, blending dark humor with personal storytelling about war, displacement, and identity.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Comedian Yaroslav Zubko will perform his debut solo show at Caveat in New York, blending dark humor with personal storytelling about war, displacement, and identity.
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