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Funny Girl Funny Girl
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North American Tour, 2023
Mrs. Brice
Sweeney Todd
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Reprise! Concert, 1999
Beggar Woman
Song and Dance
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National Tour, 1987
Emma

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Review: Melissa Manchester A Marvel In FIFTY THREADS: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY at 54 Below Photo
Review: Melissa Manchester A Marvel In FIFTY THREADS: AN ARTIST'S JOURNEY at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - May 8, 2026

What a joy to be in the room with an artist who is such a strong thread in the tapestry of the music industry and art form.
Katerina McCrimmon Will Perform in Concert at DMK Black Box Theater Photo
Katerina McCrimmon Will Perform in Concert at DMK Black Box Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

American Theater Group will present Katerina McCrimmon's solo concert, Naked, which has played to sold-out audiences across the country, including at Joe's Pub and Lincoln Center.
Cabaret Roundup: May 4-10 – Melissa Manchester, David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: May 4-10 – Melissa Manchester, David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 1, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including new work from composer David Yazbek, Toshi Reagon's annual birthday concert, a Star Wars May 4th comedy show, jazz and more.
Best Cabaret in May 2026: Harry Connick Jr., Lillias White, Melissa Manchester & More Photo
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
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Beth Malone, Melissa Errico, Melissa M Photo
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Beth Malone, Melissa Errico, Melissa Manchester & More
by Luka Vonier - Apr 27, 2026

Spring has sprung and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Beth Malone, Melissa Errico, and Melissa Manchester.
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL Adds Melissa Manchester To Cast At Bay Street Theater Photo
CAGNEY THE MUSICAL Adds Melissa Manchester To Cast At Bay Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Melissa Manchester will join the cast of CAGNEY THE MUSICAL at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, playing the role of Ma Cagney in the 2026 Summer Mainstage Season.
Review: Ann Hampton Callaway with Billy Stritch at Dumbarton Concerts Photo
Review: Ann Hampton Callaway with Billy Stritch at Dumbarton Concerts
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 18, 2026

Sometimes the most unlikely venues produce the most incredible night of music. Dumbarton United Methodist Church is an unassuming building on a side street in Georgetown. It isn’t the place you would necessarily think of as a concert venue. Never assume anything though because the Dumbarton Concerts series has been going strong for 48 years and shows no signs of stopping.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's Hi Photo
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 
Best Cabaret in Spring 2026: Betty Buckley, Elizabeth Gillies & More Photo
Best Cabaret in Spring 2026: Betty Buckley, Elizabeth Gillies & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 22, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including Brian Stokes Mitchell, Melissa Manchester, and Harry Connick, Jr.
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY WITH BILLY STRITCH Returns To Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood Photo
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY WITH BILLY STRITCH Returns To Catalina Jazz Club In Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 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 P Photo
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 Photo
Winners Announced for The Society of Composers & Lyricists' 7th Annual SCL AWARDS
by Gillian Blum - Feb 8, 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 Photo
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 S Photo
WICKED: FOR GOOD and More Nominated for Society Of Composers & Lyricists 7TH ANNUAL SCL AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 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 Photo
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 Photo
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 8, 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 M Photo
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 Aw Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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!
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Melissa Manchester has written 3 shows including Dancin' (Composer), Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Composer), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).

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