Melissa Manchester

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY WITH BILLY STRITCH Returns To Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY, the acclaimed open mic night, returns to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on February 18, featuring host Jim Caruso and pianist Billy Stritch.

Laura Benanti and Linda Benanti to Perform in MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.

Winners Announced for The Society of Composers & Lyricists' 7th Annual SCL AWARDS
by Gillian Blum - Feb 9, 2026

The Society of Composers and Lyricists announced the winners of the 7th Annual SCL Awards held February 6 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

AN IRISH HEARTBEAT: Van Morrison Tribute Returns to Raue Center in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Raue Center for the Arts will present AN IRISH HEARTBEAT, a 10-piece tribute to Van Morrison, in Crystal Lake, IL, on January 28, 2026. Learn more here!

WICKED: FOR GOOD and More Nominated for Society Of Composers & Lyricists 7TH ANNUAL SCL AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

The Society of Composers & Lyricists has announced nominees and honorees for the 7th Annual SCL Awards, taking place February 6, 2026. Highlights include a Rocky 50th anniversary tribute and the Spirit of Collaboration Award honoring Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler.

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Star Christiani Pitts Joins STAGE FRIGHT At Red Eye This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Christiani Pitts, known for her roles on Broadway and TV, will join the weekly talk show STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY on January 14, hosted by Marti Gould Cummings.

Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 9, 2025

It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!

54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.

The Avon Theatre Film Center Honors Clive Davis With The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

The Avon Theatre Film Center celebrated an extraordinary night of music, film, and legacy at its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Gala honoring Clive Davis, the legendary record producer and five-time GRAMMY Award winner whose influence has shaped generations of artists.

Interview: Singer-Songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway Brings Her Best to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 10, 2025

From 9/24 through 9/27, catch The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway at New York’s 54 Below. We spoke with Ann Hampton Callaway about the upcoming show, her new songs, and what she’s been working on lately.

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including TikTok's Paloma Diamond, and more. See the full lineup here!

TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.

Review: SAILING: YACHT ROCK at Signature
by Roger Catlin - Jul 28, 2025

The Signature cabaret succeeds because it gets the irony. Even while they play up the captain’s hats, cold drinks and ocean sunsets that help frame the genre, they realize the era’s hits can be at once catchy and silly — a good mix for a summer night of entertainment.

Hammerstein Museum Celebrates Oscar's 130th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theatre Education Center will celebrate the 130th birthday of Oscar Hammerstein II with concerts of his songs during tours of  Highland Farm.

Review: Hugh Jackman Headlines Hollywood Bowl's 2025 Season Opener
by Michael Quintos - Jun 18, 2025

To kick off the official start of its 2025 season, one of the world's most iconic venues, the Hollywood Bowl, welcomed more than 10,000 guests on the evening of June 7, 2025 for its opening night concert 'An Evening With Hugh Jackman,' featuring the celebrated Australian-born stage-and-screen star performing high-energy numbers accompanied by the lush, grandiose sounds of the Hollywood Bowl orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, as well as the Senior graduating musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) who joined them on select numbers. A rousing display of talent and energy, Jackman's concert proved once again why this award-winning star is quite a 'showman.'

STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY Welcomes Melissa Manchester
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

Stage Fright, hosted by Marti Gould Cummings a Grand Marshal for this year's NYC Pride, along with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, will welcome Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester on Tuesday, June 17.

Review: When You're in the Presence of a Legend, You Know It - Melissa Manchester at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 13, 2025

The word legend is used to describe many, but when you are in the presence of a legitimate one you know it. Melissa Manchester’s three-night engagement at 54 Below ends on Saturday June 14.

Jenn Corella and More to Performa t 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, and more. See the full lineup here.

Otto’s Backstage Will Host Cabaret Night with Performer Billy Stritch
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Grammy Award-winning writer, producer, and performer Billy Stritch will present an intimate Cabaret Night event at Otto's Full Service in Piermont, New York.

The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards Winner Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

The 42nd Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony was held at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. See the full list of winners here and learn more about the Awards!