142nd Street and Lennox
New York, NY
BUILT: 1923
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Shows at the Cotton Club
DATES PRODUCTION 11/1/1939 - 11/1/1939 Cotton Club Parade (1939) 9/28/1938 - 9/28/1938 Cotton Club Parade (1938) 3/9/1938 - 3/9/1938 Cotton Club Parade (1938) 9/24/1936 - 9/24/1936 Cotton Club Parade (1936) 3/11/1934 - 3/11/1934 Cotton Club Parade (1934) 4/6/1933 - 4/6/1933 Cotton Club Parade (1933) 10/23/1932 - 10/23/1932 Cotton Club Parade (1932) 12/4/1927 - 12/4/1927 Cotton Club Show (1927) - Cotton Club Parade (1940) - Rhyth-Mania (1931) - Cotton Club Parade (1935) - Cotton Club Parade (1934) - Cotton Club Parade (1933) - Cotton Club Parade (1932) - Cotton Club Show (1931) - Blackberries of 1931 (1930) - Blackberries of 1930 (1930) - Blackbirds of 1929 (1929) - Springbirds (1929) - Cotton Club Show (1928) - Cotton Club Show (1928) - Cotton Club Parade (1937) - Cotton Club Parade (1937)
News
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025
Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
December 2025 At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater To Feature Tom Kitt, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Marilyn Maye & More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will offer a full schedule of December programming in New York City, including performances by Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Ashley Pezzotti, Marilyn Maye, and many others.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will offer a full schedule of December programming in New York City, including performances by Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Ashley Pezzotti, Marilyn Maye, and many others.
Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Ehud Asherie Quartet, KT Sullivan, and More To Play Birdland December 1"14
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present Tom Kitt, the Emmet Cohen Trio, the Ehud Asherie Quartet, KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Todd Murray, Jane Monheit, and the Yardbird Big Band directed by David DeJesus from December 1–14.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present Tom Kitt, the Emmet Cohen Trio, the Ehud Asherie Quartet, KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Todd Murray, Jane Monheit, and the Yardbird Big Band directed by David DeJesus from December 1–14.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
The Gilmore Unveils Inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awardees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, has named Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the recipients of The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025
Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, has named Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the recipients of The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards. Learn more!
Cabaret Roundup: September 8-14. 2025- Judy Collins, Dez Duron & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 8, 2025
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 8, 2025
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Video: 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2025
Watch Wesley J. Barnes and Derrick D. Truby Jr. perform 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Sep 3, 2025
Watch Wesley J. Barnes and Derrick D. Truby Jr. perform 'Rocks in My Bed' from PLAY ON! Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Performances run through October 5, 2025 in Signature’s MAX Theatre.
Interview: Theatre Life with Kanysha Williams
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 27, 2025
Today’s subject Kanysha Williams is currently living her theatre life onstage at Signature Theatre playing the role of Miss Mary in Play On!. The Duke Ellington/Shakespeare infused extravaganza runs through October 5th in Signature’s MAX space.
Review: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre
by David Friscic - Aug 23, 2025
Twenty-three songs from the catalogue of the legendary composer and musician Duke Ellington creatively exploding with swinging energy or calming with mellow moods are enough to make one’s mind spin ---but combine this with a creative book by Cheryl L. West (the project was conceived by Sheldon Epps) that is based on playwright William Shakespeare’s famous comedy Twelfth Night, and you have hit the merriment mother lode courtesy of the Signature Theatre.
by David Friscic - Aug 23, 2025
Twenty-three songs from the catalogue of the legendary composer and musician Duke Ellington creatively exploding with swinging energy or calming with mellow moods are enough to make one’s mind spin ---but combine this with a creative book by Cheryl L. West (the project was conceived by Sheldon Epps) that is based on playwright William Shakespeare’s famous comedy Twelfth Night, and you have hit the merriment mother lode courtesy of the Signature Theatre.
Video: First Look At PLAY ON! At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits, Play On! is now running through October 5, 2025. See brand-new video of the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2025
A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits, Play On! is now running through October 5, 2025. See brand-new video of the show!
Photos: PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre First Look Images
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2025
Signature Theatre is now presenting Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Get a first look at photos here!
Video: 'Happy as the Day is Long' from After Midnight
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025
Get a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. Performances for this sizzling summer music extravaganza run through August 24.
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025
Get a first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club. Performances for this sizzling summer music extravaganza run through August 24.
Video: Watch the Trailer For PLAY ON at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Aug 20, 2025
Signature Theatre has released the trailer for Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Aug 20, 2025
Signature Theatre has released the trailer for Play On!, a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits. Watch the new video now!
Video: Signature's PLAY ON Cast Rehearses 'Take the A Train'
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2025
Signature Theatre has a video inside rehearsals for Play On!, with the cast rehearsing 'Take The A Train.' Play On! is a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits.
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2025
Signature Theatre has a video inside rehearsals for Play On!, with the cast rehearsing 'Take The A Train.' Play On! is a musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night and set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits.
Cast and Creative Team Set for PLAY ON! at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Play On!, conceived by Sheldon Epps. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2025
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Play On!, conceived by Sheldon Epps. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
5th Avenue Theatre Company Will Present AFTER MIDNIGHT
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will unite Seattle’s hottest jazz musicians with top-tier theatrical talent to present After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
The 5th Avenue Theatre Company will unite Seattle’s hottest jazz musicians with top-tier theatrical talent to present After Midnight - a celebration of the music, poetry, and vibrant spirit of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club.
Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Expansion of Educational Offerings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus. Learn more!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and more lead Seattle’s 2025 Summer offerings
by Jay Irwin - Jun 30, 2025
It may be hot out and that bright ball may be up in the sky (I think it’s called the Sun), but there are still some amazing shows coming to Seattle and surrounding areas. Check out some of these killer shows, especially since I believe all the theaters have air conditioning.
by Jay Irwin - Jun 30, 2025
It may be hot out and that bright ball may be up in the sky (I think it’s called the Sun), but there are still some amazing shows coming to Seattle and surrounding areas. Check out some of these killer shows, especially since I believe all the theaters have air conditioning.
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Cotton Club Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Cotton Club?
Cotton Club's current show is Cotton Club Parade which began performances on 11/1/1939.
What when was Cotton Club built?
Cotton Club was built in 1923.
What were the longest running shows at Cotton Club?
Cotton Club Parade which ran from 4/6/1933 to 4/6/1933, Cotton Club Parade which ran from 9/24/1936 to 9/24/1936, Cotton Club Show which ran from 12/4/1927 to 12/4/1927, Cotton Club Parade which ran from 10/23/1932 to 10/23/1932 and Cotton Club Parade which ran from 3/11/1934 to 3/11/1934,
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