Cabaret Theatre Newsroom

It was wonderful watching cabaret singer Jennifer Roberts return to the work of one of her favorite lyricists, Sheldon Harnick. The Tuesday April 30th show in celebration of what would have been Harnick’s 100th birthday featured selections of some of Harnick’s most well-known songs and delightful obscurities plucked from the archives.

Join Chicago's Queen of Cabaret, Denise Tomasello, as she celebrates her five-decade career with a Vegas-style concert at Park West. Enjoy an evening of songs, backstage stories, and a special film featuring her career highlights, including her personal relationship with Frank Sinatra Jr.

This reviewer was overwhelmed by the tornado of talent that is Monica Passin at her May 3rd show.

Catch Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Alex Brightman, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer in the new musical ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a livestream encore of the recent concert of More Than All the Sky, the new musical by Lori Ada Jaroslow and Morgan Hollingsworth.

54 Sings HAIR, a one-night-only event, is set to take place this month. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets.

Lorna Luft captivated the audience at 54 Below on Friday night. The child of legendary performer Judy Garland and producer Sid Luft, Ms. Luft is no stranger to the stage, and she had the audience in the palm of her hand with this entertaining evening of music celebrating New York writers of Tin Pan Alley, the Brill Building, and beyond!

'Delivering Love' is a creative collaboration between God’s Love We Deliver and Tony Award Winner Bonnie Milligan, along with Broadway/screen stars Arielle Jacobs, Bradley Gibson, and Zachary Noah Piser that aims to raise awareness for God’s Love and to highlight the dedication of their volunteers and supporters who make an incredible impact.

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 a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of its second cabaret evening this spring at AMT.

Not every Broadway show is a smash. A focus on 14 hidden gems from shows that disappeared too quickly fueled an entertaining evening at 54 Below last Sunday on April 29th. Hosted by Charles Kirsch of Backstage Babble podcast and Robert W. Schneider, the evening was a success.

Doris Dear, the beloved icon of stage and screen, has announced a special gift to her fans for the highly-anticipated Doris Dear 10th Anniversary Celebration, set to take place on May 8th at the historic Triad Theater.

Despite a few teething issues, this reviewer thought I'M STILL FINE was an adventurous first step at cabaret from an established musical theater actor and looks forward to seeing what Mitchell does next.

Matthew Brookshire brings his sold-out one-person show back to Pangea for NYC Pride Week. Performing music from the Indigo Girls, Tracy Chapman, and more, Brookshire explores his search for a queer identity in the early 90s.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present the cast of the 2022-2024 International World Tour of West Side Story on May 28th at 9:30pm. 

Jennafer Newberry is joining the Moms' Night Out concert on May 18th at 54 Below.

Chelsea Table and Stage was packed to the brim last Sunday evening for Jaye Maynard’s beautiful Blossom Dearie tribute show, BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM. This stunning tribute served as a delicious preview to Maynard’s upcoming album, and one hopes Maynard will mount the show again to celebrate the release of the album.

This reviewer has said it before and shall say it again, Kevin Winebold is a one-man orchestra! His KEVIN ON THE KEYS CELEBRATES HOLLYWOOD show on April 25, 2024 was an entertaining night out featuring masterful piano and tap dance.

Theater artist Leslie Ayvazian is bringing her latest experiments in “mercurial minimalism” to Pangea. Starting May 7 and running through July 23 she boldly chronicles her coming of age in the ‘60s and ‘70s and the lingering legacies of genocide. We spoke with Ayvazian about the upcoming shows and the inspiration behind them.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Now That's What I Call Broadway, the newest edition of the hit series celebrating Broadway's favorite musical theater moments and performances. Now That's What I Call Broadway! at 54 Below brings you everyone's favorite hits from Tony Award- winning shows of the past 30 years performed by Broadway veterans and Manhattan's rising stars.

Lili Thomas will join the cast of Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series at 54 Below!

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Feminine Rage: Musicals Edition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Join the BROADway Brunch at Chelsea Table + Stage on May 11th for a live performance. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Take note: Take 6 is at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday. They take the art of vocal harmony singing to impressive heights. Their opening show on Wednesday May 1 was a smash.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.