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Review: Lucille Carr-Kaffashan Breezes into Don't Tell Mama with New Show BREATHE
by Stephen Mosher - May 29, 2026

Not one to rest on her laurels, Lucille Carr-Kaffashan presents a show quite personal and truly original.

Review: Love Will Keep Audiences Going To Don't Tell Mama For CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE
by Stephen Mosher - May 7, 2026

A night of perfect cabaret doesn't come along every day, and when it does, it needs to be acknowledged. This is it.

Bennett Silverstein to Present IRVING BERLIN: AMERICAN IMMIGRANT at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Bennett Silverstein will perform Irving Berlin: American Immigrant on April 26th at Don't Tell Mama, tracing Berlin's journey from immigrant singing waiter to patriotic American icon.

Interview: Lucille Carr-Kaffashan Celebrates 60 Years of the Beatles at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 11, 2025

On 3/27, the MAC and Bistro award-winning singer brings EIGHT DAYS A WEEK back to DTM. We spoke about her show, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first time she saw the Beatles live in the 60s, the enduring legacy of their music, and more.

Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

M. Can Yasar to Present TURKISH RHAPSODY at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Using an eclectic selection of music, Yasar will tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and belonging in America at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Marjorie Sanua to Debut SECRETS OF LIFE At Don't Tell Mama This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Marjorie Sanua will debut her solo cabaret show SECRETS OF LIFE at Don't Tell Mama this fall, featuring songs by Milton Nascimento, James Taylor, and Amanda McBroom. Directed by Michael Kirk Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets.

IMPACT, Amy Engelhardt's Inspirational Edinburgh Hit, Comes To The Tank NYC
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

Amy Engelhardt's IMPACT, an acclaimed show from the Edinburgh Festival, is set to be performed at The Tank NYC on October 23, 25, and 26.

Review: Sarah Carson Enchants Audience With STRANGE MAGIC at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Oct 4, 2024

Expertly directed by Lennie Watts, Carson’s latest cabaret delivers on all fronts. With clever medleys and informative patter, Carson and team created a marvelous, hypnotic show! The next performance is 10/6 at 4 pm

M. Can Yasar's TURKISH RHAPSODY Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Using an  eclectic selection of music Yasar tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and a sense of belonging in America. Using songs from Madonna to Bob Merrill and Jule Styne and Queen and Radiohead to Cher. The show also includes Yasar's original songs to illustrate his unique Turkish and New York stories.

M. Can Yasar's TURKISH RHAPSODY Comes to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Following his critically acclaimed cabaret debut, M. Can Yasar is coming back with his show “Turkish Rhapsody” to Don't Tell Mama for a one-night-only encore performance on October 1 at 7 pm.

Review: Natasha Castillo Charms Crowd at Don't Tell Mama with THAT'S MY MUSIC
by Analisa Bell - Apr 24, 2024

Overall, this is a well-paced, charming show with both heartwarming and heartbreaking moments, and a whole lot of love for the Carpenters.

44 LIGHTS Will Premiere Off-Broadway at AMT Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

 The Off-Broadway premiere of 44 Lights: The Musical, with book, music, and lyrics by Tim Tuttle, will open this May.

Review: Camille Diamond's OVER THE MOON…ON PLUTO TRANSIT is a stellar show
by Analisa Bell - Mar 18, 2024

Camille Diamond has been nominated for a MAC Award for Best Debut and it’s not hard to see why. Her crystal clear, mellifluous voice and wonderful storytelling abilities had the audience captivated from the moment she entered Don’t Tell Mama’s Original Room on the weekend.

Liz Callaway, Billy Stritch & More Nominated for 2024 MAC Awards - See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed the 2024 MAC Award nominees. See who was nominated!

M. Can Yasar to Present TURKISH RHAPSODY at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024

M. Can Yasar will make his cabaret debut with Turkish Rhapsody at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: The Broadway World Cabaret Studio Portraits
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 30, 2023

These are the Broadway World Cabaret studio portraits that stood out the most.

Review: LYNDA RODOLITZ MAKES ART Indeed at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - Nov 16, 2023

They say laughter is the best medicine, and Lynda Rodolitz doses you up good in her latest show LYNDA RODOLITZ MAKES ART. The former stand-up comic come cabaret performer’s impeccable comic timing and delivery was on display at Don’t Tell Mama Tuesday night for the third out of four performances of the show, which has been masterfully directed by Lennie Watts.

Review: MARNIE KLAR SINGS CARLY SIMON Finds The Right Tone at Don't Tell Mama
by Ricky Pope - Oct 11, 2023

It is a brave artist indeed who tries to capture the complex nature of the career of Carly Simon. That is the task that Marnie Klar sets for herself in her show MARNIE KLAR SINGS CARLY SIMON, which had an encore performance Monday evening at Don’t Tell Mama. It is clear that Ms. Klar has great respect for Carly Simon and possesses a great deal of knowledge about how her songs came to be. Like Simon, she is quite a beauty and has a great dexterity with language. She also shares with Simon a wide emotional range.

Review: Jeff Harnar's A COLLECTIVE CY and THOSE GIRLS SING BROADWAY (Birdland, Don't Tell Mama)
by Rob Lester - Oct 12, 2023

They're swell and just a couple of the acts that you can catch up with at the Cabaret Convention concerts that are around the corner.